 First edition cover | |
| Author | Michael Crichton (writing as Jeffery Hudson) |
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| Language | English |
| Genre | Mystery novel, Medical thriller |
| Published | 1968 |
| Publisher | World Publishing Co. |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (Hardcover) |
| Pages | 243 |
| LC Class | PS3553.R48 |
| Preceded by | Easy Go |
| Followed by | Zero Cool |
A Case of Need is a medical thriller/mystery novel written by Michael Crichton, his fourth novel and the only under the pseudonym Jeffery Hudson. It was first published in 1968 by The World Publishing Company (New York) and won an Edgar Award in 1969.[1]
The novel was adapted into the 1972 film The Carey Treatment, and the book was re-released in 1993 under Crichton's own name. The novel tackles the issues of abortion and racism as they were in late 1960s America.
- ^ Hubin, Allen J. (15 November 1970). "Criminals At Large". The New York Times.