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Read By: Richard Ferrone Publisher: Penguin Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 4.00 hours at 1.5x Speed 3.00 hours at 2.0x Speed Series: The NUMA Files Series Release Date: June 2009 Format: Abridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781101154182

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Publisher Description

Deep-sea explorer and government operative Kurt Austin must save the world from a deliberate viral outbreak in this thriller from the #1 New York Times-bestselling author In the Micronesian islands, a top-secret U.S. government-sponsored undersea lab conducting vital biomedical research on a rare jellyfish known as the Blue Medusa suddenly disappears. At the same time, off Bermuda, a bathysphere is attacked by an underwater vehicle and left helpless a half-mile below the surface, its passengers—including Zavala—left to die. Only Kurt Austin’s heroic measures save them from a watery grave, but suspecting a connection, Austin puts the NUMA team on the case. Austin's team has no way to prepare for what comes next: a hideous series of medical experiments, an extraordinarily ambitious Chinese criminal organization, and a secret new virus that threatens to set off a worldwide pandemic. Austin and Zavala have been in tight spots before, but this time it’s not just their own skins they’re trying to save—it’s the lives of millions. Filled with the high-stakes suspense and boundless invention that are unique to Cussler, Medusa is the most thrilling novel yet from the grand master of adventure.

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"A virus created by the Chinese government is extremely dangerous and has no cure. However, a U.S. lab is on the verge of finding the cure. Suddenly, the underwater lab is taken over and moved. At the same time, Kurt Austin is working on a film of the bathysphere. The cable that connects the bathysphere to the land is cut and the sphere and the people in it have sunk to the ocean floor. This book was entertaining. It had tons of action and adventure. The romance was subtle and wasn't obvious until the end, so the plot would concentrate more the plot. I will definitely read more of Cussler's books in the future."

— Emily (4 out of 5 stars)

Medusa Listener Reviews

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  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A great Cussler novel but not as good as the Corsair novel previously read. It took a bit of time to get into the flow of the story and seemed a little disjointed until it suddenly all clicked into place but by which time became a bit obvious as to what was going to happen. It won't dissuade me from reading more of Cussler's stories as it still packed a punch on the originality and realism of the delivery. "

    — Tim, 2/15/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " good action mystery book "

    — Julie, 2/5/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Clive Cussler and his collaborator Paul do a good job on this book which has the usual amount of suspense and action. I have adjusted to Kurt Austin as the hero, having enjoyed reading about Dirk Pitt for years. Dr. Song Lee, the Chinese doctor and researcher makes a nice addition to the cast of characters, including Joe Zavala and the Trouts, Paul and Gamay. A pandemic is looming on the horizon, and the antidote needs to be completed and quickly transported to China, where it is going to start. Medusa refers to the source of the vaccine. Will they do it in time, despite the despicable villains? "

    — Marti, 2/4/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This book was amazing and held my attention as a fun summer adventure read. I could not put it down. It is a continuation of the NUMA files series written by Clive Cussler. It was a grand adventure with a lot of extra information about underwater life and more, adding a new twist. I really enjoyed this book and will read more in this series. "

    — Crafty4life, 1/31/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This is another great Kurt Austin adventure by Clive Cussler with lots of action, drama, intrigue, a dash of romance, and good suspense, dealing with a bit of a medical thriller hint, above or underwater. You'll be at the edge of your seat for every page-turning twist and turn. "

    — Kristen, 1/27/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Always good reads, go fast but really spellbinding. "

    — Mary, 1/19/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Great story about curing all the bad viruses on the planet. Cussler's far out tale are wonderful. "

    — Bill, 1/16/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A good Kurt Austin adventure...romance, danger, and of course, water! "

    — Jan, 12/14/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Clive Cussler is the father of adventure novels. He never fails to have the man save the world, walk out of the sea in a tux and get the girl. "

    — Nicole, 11/6/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " It was a fun, fast read. I didn't get drawn into the characters as much as I would have liked. Some of the dialogue was stilted. However, the locals were exotic and interesting. "

    — Sue, 11/1/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Easy reading, predictable. Just fine in a tough guy kind of way. Good for some variety, and clean as a whistle. "

    — Amy, 10/26/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Interesting fast flowing adventure, as all Cussler's are! Interesting unfoldment of virulent flu-like contagion and steps taken to contain it. A lot of underwater work with Rovers and Submersibles. Political intrigue, usual host of bad guys and heroes. "

    — Gregory, 10/21/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " again perfect combination from past and present....a lot of underwater action finaly "

    — Jaroslav, 9/10/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This book is a very real and thrilling novel to red. This is one of the best books i have ever read. The author depicts the details in a way that you can picture every moment of the book in your head.I will look foward to reading more of his novels. "

    — George, 6/23/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Clive Cussler is always a treat, especially in the case of adventure. Kurt rallies the group in order to find a vaccine to a potential pandemic... Seems to be a reoccuring concept in Clive's books, but that's very okay. "

    — Adam, 5/21/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I like that it starts with an incident in history then ties the modern day story back to it. The stories have action, suspense and interesting twist and turns. Especially like that there is no sex or nudity scenes. "

    — Tricia, 4/24/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A typical Cussler. Fairly interesting, but extremely testosterone driven setup that takes 7/8 of the book and then everything is resolved with improbable ease and quickness in the last 1/8th. "

    — Stacia, 3/18/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Love Kurt and Zavala! This is fun, light adventure reading; perfect for the beach or pool. "

    — Anne, 3/16/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " It's a good story, full of knowledge of all kind. What I didn't liked was that the characters seem too perfect. A good work, though! "

    — Sorin, 12/19/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Another great Clive Cussler tale. Love the way his books start out with a little unrelated tale that ends up bringing all threads together. If you are a Cussler fan you will love this one. "

    — Susan, 3/26/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Good book but predictable ending. Still liked it. "

    — Madelynhealey, 2/27/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Numa battles Chinese mafia over a cure to an epidemic, good book, the characters are not as detailed as other books, but still like it. setting is fun "

    — Ginger, 2/26/2012
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " a decent read, I love his Dirk Pitt and Oregon Files books, but I am not nearly as big a fan of the NUMA files series.. "

    — Kevin, 2/17/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I like Cussler and this one did not disappoint me. Basic book, good read. "

    — Larry, 12/15/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Clive Cussler isn't the greatest author when it comes to dialogue, but I love his characters and the action and the stories, so I forgive him for not being that great with words. LOL. "

    — Jen, 12/9/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Exercise book. "

    — Mama, 12/7/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " What can I say? Cussler is a guilty pleasure. Just the same as all the other books - and I liked it just like the others. "

    — Jakub, 6/15/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Chinese stealing a typhoon for lifting an undersea lab ,world wide apocalypse , holographic images i think Cussler is beginning to lose the plot ,other than the Pitt series the rest seem staid in comparison. "

    — Samuel, 5/29/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " It was a fun, fast read. I didn't get drawn into the characters as much as I would have liked. Some of the dialogue was stilted. However, the locals were exotic and interesting. "

    — Sue, 5/25/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Ancora una volta Austin e Zavala salvano il mondo dall'ennesima superpotenza criminale. Nonostante sia un romanzetto leggero, i libri di Cussler e di Kemprecos mi piacciono molto per la loro costruzione cinematografica. Unica nota negativa, viene abbandonato il filone dei fenici in America... "

    — Francesco, 5/6/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Once again Cussler held me enthralled until the end. Just a fabulous story teller with an underlying "it could really happen" scenario. Highy recommend this. "

    — M-J, 4/17/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A great book for hardcore, good v.s. bad, action/adventure people. A great, but quite improbable plot. Kept me hooked till the end... "

    — Zengfer, 3/16/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A great book in the Classic Cussler fashion! "

    — Clifford, 2/3/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " The men all have broad shoulders and good and evil are clearly drawn. The story always has a historical part. I haven't found a story yet I haven't totally enjoyed. "

    — Polly, 1/25/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Numa battles Chinese mafia over a cure to an epidemic, good book, the characters are not as detailed as other books, but still like it. setting is fun "

    — Ginger, 1/25/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " It was not a quick read, but it was entertaining. It didn't read like a typical Clive Cussler novel. However, all of the men were still pigs. "

    — Carrie, 12/12/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " It was interesting, with some guys i wouldn't mind meeting. There's also global danger and some powerfull villians. So good read for lazy evenings. "

    — patrycja, 11/16/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Actually listened to this on a long car trip. Narrator was generally engaging and the story was excellent, albeit cheesy in a couple of spots. "

    — Chris, 10/28/2010

About the Authors

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.

Scott Brick, an acclaimed voice artist, screenwriter, and actor, has performed on film, television, and radio. He attended UCLA and spent ten years in a traveling Shakespeare company. Passionate about the spoken word, he has narrated a wide variety of audiobooks. winning won more than fifty AudioFile Earphones Awards and several of the prestigious Audie Awards. He was named a Golden Voice by AudioFile magazine and the Voice of Choice for 2016 by Booklist magazine.

About Richard Ferrone

Richard Ferrone recorded over 150 audiobooks including thrillers, romances, science fiction, and inspirational novels. He won the prestigious Audie Award and was a finalist for four Audie Awards, including for Best Solo Male Narrator. He was named an AudioFile "Voice of the Last Century" and a "Rising and Shining Star."  He earned many AudioFile Earphones Awards, including being named the 2011 Best Voice in Mystery and Suspense as well as the 2009 Best Voice in Science Fiction and Fantasy. A science fiction fan, he narrated Kim Stanley Robinson’s Mars trilogy. He also narrated works by James Patterson, Walter Mosley, John Sandford, Eric Van Lustbader, and Stuart Woods.