Legendary oceanographer Dirk Pitt must work with his children to unravel old battle plans from WWII to prevent a present-day massacre in this novel in the #1 New York Times-bestselling adventure series. In the waning days of World War II, the Japanese tried a last desperate measure. Kept secret from all but a few select officials, two submarines were sent to the West Coast of the United States, their cargo a revolutionary new strain of biological virus, their mission to unleash hell. Neither sub made it to the designated target.But that does not mean they were lost. Someone knows about the subs and what they carried, knows too where they might be, and has an extraordinary plan in mind for the prize inside—a plan that could reshape America, and the world, as we know it. All that stands in the way are three people: a marine biologist named Summer, a marine engineer named Dirk . . . and their father, Dirk Pitt, the new head of NUMA. Pitt has faced devastating enemies before, has even teamed up with his children to track them down. But never before has he encountered such pure evil—until now.
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"A good book if you like Cussler. At some point it dragged a little long and after about the 12th time seeing the good guys escape capture/certain death it was a little on the unrealistic side. All the same it was a mystery combined with submarines combined with World War II, so I am a sucker for that formula." — Aaron (4 out of 5 stars)
"A good book if you like Cussler. At some point it dragged a little long and after about the 12th time seeing the good guys escape capture/certain death it was a little on the unrealistic side. All the same it was a mystery combined with submarines combined with World War II, so I am a sucker for that formula."
" So, how many times can the word "GUSHED" be used in a Cussler novel?? "
" a good read with gripping suspense! "
" A great book, very interesting. "
" This book was okay.. It was a light and quick read, which was why I enjoyed it.. "
" was an entertaining read, but I agree with some of the others out here in that it's pretty smarmy in its dialogue. It seemed canned and forced in many ways. The younger Pitt's romance rang unnatural as well. I don't feel they adequately fleshed out the relationship for the intermittent "intensity" between the two to be believable. But, it sufficed for my something entertaining to read, when I needed it. "
" Disapointing, even for Cussler. The story was typical for a Dirk Pitt novel. But the characters, which were never very rounded before, seemed stamped from a mold. Nothing happens that makes the reader feel invested in the characters. The dialogue was abysmal. I can't help feeling that Dirk Cussler writing with his father is a serious detriment to the family name. "
" I thought this book was a great and fast read. The Pitt's continuously get out of trouble and that gets a little old but all in all I still love Cussler! "
" This book went on for way too long. "
" A smattering of history and alot of high adventure. A fast-paced novel and thoroughly enjoyable, especially the main character, Dirk Pitt, a combination McGiver, James Bond, and Tom Swift. "
" I listened to this book on audio CD. "
" Clive did it again. This book kepyt me on the edge the entire time; right when you got a little settled in, a twist would come out of nowhere. He then manages to pull the entire book together at the end with a great ending. "
" It's a pretty typical Dirk Pitt novel. Good fun, plenty of action... bit of romance, based in reality but stretched just enough to keep you questioning. "
" well bit of a rollercoaster ride, love the start, bit farfetched but why not, action is what you want read on, brought for my son, saw it in book case gave it a go, enjoyed it, "
" Old Biological weapons on a sunken submarine forms the basis for the plot in this book. "
" In contrast to my usual reading, there was nothing particularly mysterious about this. It's adventure all the way. Basically it's James Bond as a civilian. Some aspects were rather silly, including some technology that doesn't exist. Like Bond, it's fun as long as you just accept the story as it is. "
" Started out slow but glad I finished..I'll be reading mor of his books!! "
" Another great Clive. This one included his son and daughter which I have not read before - enjoyed it "
" As with every Dirk Pitt adventure it follows the same outline as the previous book but as with every one I enjoyed the ride completely. Just like a James Bond movie you know he is going to save the day but you can't wait to see how. "
" Not a good Cussler read "
" I like Dirk Pitt stories, some are better than others. "
" I had no idea that the Japanese had launch the .......... at America and that they actually landed causing deaths on our own shores during WW2. Good story Cussler at his best! "
" his book was too political for me. All of his books are well researched and very dramatic and climactic, and this was not an exception. But the story was not interesting to me at all. "
" Not bad. Typical Cussler/Dirk Pitt. Good villian. Sometimes I wish he would make the villians suffer more. They sometimes get off too easy for how evil he makes them. "
" Deavastatingly charming how the Japanese operated and manned their submarines. Possibly a chimera might even exist. This book is definitely a must for Dirk Pitt fans, for it follows up AFTER Trojan Odyssey, and can somehow be recognized as a Dirk Pitt Book with a new storytelling typeface. "
" Listened to the audiobook with my parents as we drove to and from Philadelphia and Chicago. Suspenseful and fun, the book led to some fun dinner-table discussions as we debated what would happen next and how the bad guys would finally get caught. "
" I thought it was amateurish to say the least. Definitely for readers who aren't too fussy. "
" Excellent, suspenseful. "
" I learned from this book that North Koreans are sneaky bastards, rockets can be launched from the ocean, and if anyone develops a chimera of HIV-smallpox, we're all gonna die. "
" I loved the book - the focus on Dirk Pitt Jr. was a surprise, but loved the cameo of Clive! "
" Action packed from beginning to end. "
" It took me forever to read this one... it was a phase in life when I couldn't devote much time to secular reading so my recollection of this one is very sparce.. it was OK. I really like the dives and adventure and conspiracy. "
" I usually love Cussler's books but I had a really hard time getting into this one. It seemed hampered by too much technical detail. There were still some good suspense scenes though. "
" A pretty good thriller, but this book could really use a good editor to get rid of redundancy, incorrect phrasing and just plain dumb statements. "
" Typical Dirk Pitt with son and daughter. Heard on audio book while on a road trip. "
" The two dirk pitts will be in this one, and I didn't realize it atfirst, so it made for some fun reading "
" Clive Cussler books are nothing if not predictable, but it's enjoyably predictable not boring. Ridiculous, madcap plot full of inexplicable events and lucky coincidences, all topped off by the most Mary Sue action hero protagonist I've ever encountered. Cussler is the Alexandre Dumas of scuba. "
Clive Cussler (1931–2020) was the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than seventy books in several bestselling series, including Dirk Pitt, NUMA Files, Oregon Files, Isaac Bell, and Sam and Remi Fargo. Whether searching for lost aircraft or leading expeditions to find famous shipwrecks, Cussler and his NUMA crew of volunteers discovered and surveyed more than seventy-five lost ships of historic significance, including the long-lost Confederate submarine Hunley, which was raised in 2000 with much publicity.
Dirk Cussler worked for many years in the financial arena and now devotes himself full time to writing. He is the coauthor of Black Wind, Treasure of Khan, Arctic Drift, Crescent Dawn, and Poseidon’s Arrow. For the past several years, he has been an active participant and partner in his father’s NUMA expeditions and has served as president of the NUMA advisory board of trustees. He lives in Arizona.
Ron McLarty is a veteran actor of television, film, and stage as well as an award-winning audiobook narrator. He has more than 100 television appearances to his credit, including as a series regular on Spencer for Hire and Law & Order. His film career began in 1977 with a performance in The Sentinel and continued with such films as The Postman, Flamingo Kid, and, most recently, How Do You Know? His stage credits include Broadway and other productions. He has narrated more than 100 audiobooks, earning nine Earphones Awards and recognition by AudioFile magazine as a Best Voice in Mystery & Suspense in 2009 and 2010. He has twice been a finalist for the prestigious Audie Awards and then won the award in 2001 for Best Mystery Narration. He is also an accomplished playwright and an acclaimed novelist.
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