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Odds On is Michael Crichton
's first published novel. It was released in 1966 under the pseudonym of John Lange. It is a short 215-page paperback novel.
It describes an attempt of robbery in an isolated hotel on Costa Brava
. The robbery is planned with the help of a Critical Path Analysis
computer program, but unforeseen events get in the way.
Michael Crichton
John Michael Crichton , best known as Michael Crichton, was an American best-selling author, producer, director, and screenwriter, best known for his work in the science fiction, medical fiction, and thriller genres. His books have sold over 200 million copies worldwide, and many have been adapted...
's first published novel. It was released in 1966 under the pseudonym of John Lange. It is a short 215-page paperback novel.
It describes an attempt of robbery in an isolated hotel on Costa Brava
Costa Brava
The Costa Brava is a coastal region of northeastern Catalonia, Spain, in the comarques of Alt Empordà, Baix Empordà and Selva, in the province of Girona. Costa is the Catalan and Spanish word for 'coast', and Brava means 'rugged' or 'wild'...
. The robbery is planned with the help of a Critical Path Analysis
Critical path method
The critical path method is an algorithm for scheduling a set of project activities. It is an important tool for effective project management.-History:...
computer program, but unforeseen events get in the way.