Rising Sun
Last updated October 31, 2026
A young woman is found dead in a new Los Angeles skyscraper owned by a Japanese corporation, on the night of the building's grand opening. Detective Peter Smith is assigned to the case. He is joined by John Connor, an older detective who knows Japan well, and the investigation draws them into a contest over technology, trade and political influence between American and Japanese business. Michael Crichton uses the mystery to explore economic rivalry.
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