In "The Andromeda Strain," a team of scientists investigates a deadly extraterrestrial microorganism that has wiped out an entire town. As they race against time to understand and contain the mysterious organism, they must navigate through various obstacles, including the threat of a potential outbreak and their own internal conflicts. With a blend of science, suspense, and government secrecy, this thrilling techno-thriller keeps readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.

In "Timeline" by Michael Crichton, a group of archaeologists and historians are given the opportunity to travel back in time to the 14th century. As they venture into the past to rescue their colleague, they find themselves caught in a dangerous and unpredictable world. Faced with medieval warfare, treachery, and the challenges of adapting to a different time period, they must race against time to survive and make it back to the present.