Blue Gold (Abridged): A Novel from the NUMA Files Audiobook

" Complicated as a- well, pretty complicated. But awesome, undeniably so. "

" Quick read - predictable, not one of his better books. "

" Decent Cussler novel. Story revolves in a mega-corporations attempt to monopolize all of the world's fresh water. It is up to Austin and Zavala to interrupt this malevolent scheme. Settings range from the Amazon to Baja California and Lake Tahoe. Decent ending. Middle of the road for Cussler. Glad I read it. "

" Thanks Caroline, for bursting my fantasy bubble with reality. This is another Clive Cussler filled with fantasy, some science?, and adventure. It is a book to kick back with and not have to think. Since I know very little about science and left reality behind long ago I enjoyed the mix of science, winning of battles against all odds, and being chased by ancient Indian tribes deep in South America. Also I was glad to hear that my eight glasses of water a day are safe due to the fearless efforts of Kurt Austin and NUMA. "

" Good but this is my 4th Cussler they are seeming very similar, I am taking a break from Cussler "

" Good but this is my 4th Cussler they are seeming very similar, I am taking a break from Cussler "

" I wanted action, adventure, history and fun. This book delivered on all counts. "

" Just so-so, light reading as usual. Plot not too crazy. Wouldn't recommend it as an intro to Cussler though - could potentially get a little boring. "

" Clive Cussler is a master action adventure story teller. His exotic plots, attention to scientific detail, historical facts keep my attention. However, I find most of his characters either one sided stereotypical macho types straight out of WW2, or artificial and uninteresting. His dialogue is trite and predictable, for my taste anyway. "

" This is one of the earlier Kurt Adventures that Clive Cussler introduced him to the NUMA series. Plenty of good action and adventure on and under water. "

" Just like the Dirk Pitt books, just a different NUMA agent. Think James Bond, but smarter, tougher and cooler .... yeah, right. "

" I really enjoyed it, pure escapism. "

" Clive Cussler has always been a favorite of mine and I'm sure this book held up to his typical thrill level. However, I am making this review some ten years later and cannot remember this book in any detail and I do remember several of his books. Maybe the ones I remember are actually inclusive of this one. A great author, mixes some real historical fact with some outstanding fiction and keeps me awake until I've finished it. "

" A great novel! Filled with action, humor, history, and a 7 ft tall female billionaire, Cussler creates an environmental thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. "

" Very good book. I loved how the way it started took you in a different direction than the way it ended up. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars was because there were parts that were very technical and a bit hard to follow. Overall, a great and enjoyable read! "

" Really enjoyed this one. Nicely complex. "

" on a strange faze...now...he is great....wayyyyyyy better than me. "

" Not as good as Serpent. "

" Standard Clive Cussler but he used some inappropriate characterizations - describing Amazon Indians as "savages." In this day and age, really? "

" A great novel! Filled with action, humor, history, and a 7 ft tall female billionaire, Cussler creates an environmental thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. "

" Standard Clive Cussler but he used some inappropriate characterizations - describing Amazon Indians as "savages." In this day and age, really? "

" I would say that this one is the least exciting from the NUMA File...but still more then good... "

" Admirable how Francesca faced her fate with courage, thus ending her life to defeat Brynhild's evil plan. Sad for Kurt. :-( "

" Kurt Austin isnt as good as Dirk Pitt, it is as simple as that. "

" Really enjoyed this one. Nicely complex. "

" Not his best but I still always enjoy the Dirk Pitt books. "

" I wanted action, adventure, history and fun. This book delivered on all counts. "

" Kurt Austin isnt as good as Dirk Pitt, it is as simple as that. "

" Meh. Wouldn't read it again, or recommend. Cussler, not your best effort "

" Enjoyed the story, only the 2nd time ive read Kurt and Joe and like the characters. Look forward to the follow ups. "

" Good book -- great concept, although the key players are a little "dramatic", but Cussler's players always "over the top"! "

" Very good story line. A bit slow at times but does keep you engaged enough to finish. Some of the plot lines are predictable with just a little bit of logical conclusion. Otherwise a good story from a good writer. "

" Clive Cussler is one of my favorite exercise authors! His books are fun, witty, over-the-top action packed - and they take you all over the world. No thinking. Just fast reading while pumping away on the elliptical. Not everyone's thing - but it works for me. "

" I get a kick out of all Clive Cussler books, but boy are his characters over the top... "

" This is one of the earlier Kurt Adventures that Clive Cussler introduced him to the NUMA series. Plenty of good action and adventure on and under water. "

" My first Clive Cussler book, this is what got me hooked.. perfect read when you wanna just while away the time and not want to think about what you're reading too much "

" Not as good as Serpent. "

" Good book -- great concept, although the key players are a little "dramatic", but Cussler's players always "over the top"! "

" Very good book. I loved how the way it started took you in a different direction than the way it ended up. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars was because there were parts that were very technical and a bit hard to follow. Overall, a great and enjoyable read! "

" Not my favorite Clive Cussler book, but I liked it and would recommend it. "

" Brilliant fun adventure! "

" A great read. I have enjoyed the Kurt Austin books as much as Dirk Pitt. "

" I really enjoyed it, pure escapism. "

" A very typical Cussler book. Original but with a weakness in the credibility department. Okay read but nothing extraordinary "

" I loved this book until the end. I couldn't put it down, and then the last four chapters seemed rushed. The ending seemed very disappointing but still a great read. "

" A typical Cussler book where the NUMA team save the world. This book does talk about how valuable a resource water is (blue gold) and how the lack of water could cause war. "

" my father got me addicted to clive cussler novels. Cant put them down when i read them. Book on tape was easy to listen to on the road "

" A typical Cussler book where the NUMA team save the world. This book does talk about how valuable a resource water is (blue gold) and how the lack of water could cause war. "

" I really enjoyed it, pure escapism.<br/> "

" Cliche after cliche... It made me fall down like a one legged man in a butt -kicking contest. "

" Good but this is my 4th Cussler they are seeming very similar, I am taking a break from Cussler "

" The book has too many coincidences and several parts seemed too far fetched. Not worth the time. The only reason I finished the book is because I started it in the first place. "

" I am really enjoying the adventure story genre....another great book! "

" Loved this novel, just as I have the rest that I've already read. The stories might be predictable, but I still love reading them to see how they are played out. The characters (Austin/Zaval)have a way of always turning a near impossible/deadly predicament into a successful ending. "

" I would say that this one is the least exciting from the NUMA File...but still more then good... "

" This was my first Clive Cussler. I had been told by others who'd read his work that it was always a great adventure. I do love an adventure, so I jumped right into this one. I was not disappointed. <br/> <br/>I hope to read more of his work. "

" Another Christmas break read - interesting premise - good storytelling "

" Interesting read - enjoyed this book "

" I always enjoy Clive Cussler books even when he has a co-author, but I don't recall previous books having what I consider this many errors, especially for a professionally edited book. That takes it out of the 5 star category. One the other hand he has his usual good plot and non-stop adventure. "

" Really enjoyed this one. Nicely complex. "

" Just so-so, light reading as usual. Plot not too crazy. Wouldn't recommend it as an intro to Cussler though - could potentially get a little boring. "

" Loved this novel, just as I have the rest that I've already read. The stories might be predictable, but I still love reading them to see how they are played out. The characters (Austin/Zaval)have a way of always turning a near impossible/deadly predicament into a successful ending. "

" My first Clive Cussler book, this is what got me hooked.. perfect read when you wanna just while away the time and not want to think about what you're reading too much "

" Another Christmas break read - interesting premise - good storytelling "

" Good book for beginners of Kurt Austin books. "

" I couldn't stay interested in this book. I might try again some time but there are so many other books to read. "

" The book has too many coincidences and several parts seemed too far fetched. Not worth the time. The only reason I finished the book is because I started it in the first place. "