How Many Jurassic Park Books Are There
Here’s where it gets interesting, like finding a hidden fossil in your backyard. After Crichton passed away, other authors stepped in to keep the gates open.
In 2017, a writer named Michael Crichton’s estate authorized a new trilogy. Think of it as a new generation of dinosaurs hatching from the same eggs.
The first of these is The Evolution of Claire, published in 2018. It’s a young adult novel that tells the backstory of Claire Dearing from the modern movies. It’s like getting the origin story of your favorite character in a comic book—fun, fast, and full of heart.
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Then came The Maintenance of Mayhem and The Bigger Picture, both also young adult novels. These three books are officially part of the Jurassic World: Maisie Lockwood Adventures series.
If you’re keeping score at home, that’s five books total now: two by Crichton and three by other authors. But wait—there’s actually even more.
Don’t Forget the Junior Novels and Adaptations
Remember those Scholastic book fairs you loved as a kid? They spawned a whole batch of junior novelizations based on the movies. Think of them as the crayon-drawn cousins of the real thing—charming, accessible, and perfect for a quick read.
There are also graphic novel adaptations of the films, as well as a few comic book series. These aren’t “books” in the traditional novel sense, but they are printed stories you can hold in your hands.
For the true collector, there’s even a massive illustrated edition of the original novel. It’s like a coffee table book and a thriller rolled into one—perfect for showing off on a rainy afternoon.