The Tombs audiobook is Clive Cussler’s fourth book starring Sam and Remi Fargo. At the beginning of the book, this couple is engaged in an excavation at a Paleo-Indian village site located underwater in Louisiana. While they’re here, they find that they have competition in the form of amateur treasure-hunters who want them off their turf. Before this can turn into a major problem, they get a call from a German professor named Albrecht Fischer who thinks that he might have found something major in Hungary.
The Fargos set off for Europe to help Albrecht but while the professor is in Germany, he is kidnapped by a man who claims to be a descendant of Attila the Hun. His name is Arpad Bakor and he owns a pharmaceutical complex where he keeps Albrecht prisoner until he is rescued by the Fargos. Bakor thinks that the site that Albrecht has found may be the tomb of Attila the Hun. The Fargos and Albrecht manage to elude Bakor and set off to find this site, the location of which is not yet known. They follow a string of clues that lead them through a number of countries in Europe each of which has some historical significance with regard to Attila the Hun.
The story is well-crafted and woven together with historical accuracy. At the same time, it is fast-paced and there is a villain to elude and defeat before finding the archaeological prize. Bakor is not on his own; he seems to have allies all over Europe and the Fargos have several run-ins with them. In the end, there is a confrontation between the Fargos and their enemies from which they emerge victorious.
The author and his wife make an appearance in the book, offering the Fargos a ride to the train station.
Cussler is a native of Aurora Illinois who was initially a member of the US Air Force and later an advertising copywriter and director. He started writing when his wife took on a night shift and he was left with nothing to do. He has written over 50 books and is the founder of NUMA—the National Underwater and Marine Agency which has discovered more than 60 shipwreck sites. Cussler takes his interest in archaeology and ancient remains and conveys it in a fun, snappy manner to his readers.
Download The Tombs audiobook from The Audio Bookstore today if you’re jonesing (forgive the pun) for an Indiana Jones-type experience. You’ll get history, action and a tour of the best hotels in Europe all at one go!
"Another winner from Clive Cussler. Sam and Remi Fargo are shadowed by a group of international treasure thieves intent on getting the jump on them as they seek the tomb of Attila the Hun. Attila left five different burial chambers with clues leading from one to another until they reach his treasure and final resting place. The bad guys include a Russian businessman and a the head of the group is a Hungarian who claims he is a direct descendant of Attila himself. Spread across the backdrop of Hungary, Italy, France, Russia and Tazakhstan, the Fargos must outthink, outmaneuver and outrun the above groups to find the last and final treasure. Lots of fun and a quick read to boot!"
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Anita (4 out of 5 stars)