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In his first adventure since the revelation that he’s a parent, Dirk Pitt must uncover the truth behind the myth of another long-lost father-figure, Homer’s Odysseus, if he’s going to stop a dangerous cult from reshaping the earth in their own image.
Fraternal twins, Summer Pitt and Dirk Pitt, Jr., are working to determine the origin of a strange brown tide infesting the ocean off the shore of Nicaragua when two startling things happen: Summer discovers an artifact, something strange and beautiful and ancient. And the worst storm in years boils up out of the sky, heading straight for them and a nearby floating luxury resort hotel called Ocean Wanderer.
The peril for everybody concerned is incalculable. And now that Dirk Pitt has learned he’s a father, he will stop at nothing to protect his two children. He rushes into the chaos, only to find that what’s left in the storm’s wake makes the furies of nature pale in comparison. For there is an all-too-human evil at work in that part of the world, and Summer’s relic may be the only clue to the man calling the shots. Whoever he is, he’s connected to a cult that believes the Celts, also known as the Achaeans, reached the New World millennia before the accepted history suggests. If he’s right, his ancestors laid the foundation for the work he will soon complete—and our world will be a very different place.
Though if Summer's discovery is to be believed, the world is already a very different place...
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"This is a rather special Dirk Pitt book. Dirk has discovered that he has twenty some odd year old children-- a son and daughter, twins, by the woman he loved and thought dead. He is getting somewhat old to be involved in the physical adventures which he and Al Giordano--and others-- have faced in the past. There is a fair amount of history in this volume--explaining that the Odyssey was about the Celts, not the Trojans. Fascinating as usual, with Clive Cussler himself playing a cameo role."
— Marti (4 out of 5 stars)
Trojan Odyssey Listener Reviews
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" solid action adventure "
— Samuel, 2/20/2014 -
" Love Clive Cussler, however this one lacked a little something that the others have. Maybe a little too cliche. Still a good read. "
— Jenna, 2/13/2014 -
" Dirk Pitt punches his way to justice with the help of his trusty sidekick, Al Giordino. As per the usual, it's a delightful beach read with some hilariously bad turns of phrase and the usual last-minute heroic rescues, smokin' hot babes, and inexplicably complicated evil plots to destroy the world. "
— Amy, 1/31/2014 -
" This was fun. It was very fast and action-filled. One thing you have to accept with these books, though, is that somehow, no matter how impossible, unbelieveable, or improbable, Dirk Pitt always escapes and saves the world. (But, I guess that is what makes it fun, too.) "
— Anthony, 1/24/2014 -
" Pretty good, not a big fan of his kids being a big part of the story. "
— Daniel, 1/21/2014 -
" Excellent reading. Pure entertainment. "
— Debbie, 1/17/2014 -
" Loved how he tied in a possible Celtic twist. "
— David, 1/16/2014 -
" I enjoy reading the Dirk Pitt novels. They are entertaining and in some ways the historical connections are interesting. This book was no exception. But if you are looking for surprise endings and dynamic plot twists with deep characterization, this probably is not for you. It is what it is and with some exceptions - not the least of which is the historical materials that Cussler researches in order to write these - if you have read one Dirk Pitt, you have read them all. Specifically though, I liked "Sahara" and "Valhalla Rising" better than this one. "
— Al, 1/15/2014 -
" this was a good book for those who enjoy a good thriller "
— George, 1/10/2014 -
" Another Dirk Pitt book, but I've read so many that I can't remember what this one's about! "
— Mandi, 12/25/2013 -
" Clive Cussler's always great after reading something heavy, just to relax the brain and have some cranial fun. "
— Jarem, 12/11/2013 -
" I love Clive Cussler! Not only are his books entertaining, but he throws in historical references which I find very interesting and informative. This book was no different. "
— Cyndi, 12/11/2013 -
" Not my usual cup of tea but an entertaining read. "
— Sandra, 7/14/2013 -
" Enjoyed the history. Guess I've read too many of his adventures and it wasn't as exciting as before. "
— Marilyn, 3/28/2013 -
" I like fast moving action and this book has it. Though I do think that the characters need a vacation from time to time. "
— Linda, 9/1/2012 -
" A new theory on the Trojan war and why the war was fought for and written with the pace of Clive Cussler. A good read during a tiresome journey. "
— Chandru, 7/25/2012 -
" I love Clive Cussler, but this isn't one of my favorites. I felt both story lines were great, but worthy of their own books. Or perhaps should have been brought together sooner, because leaving them separate have a very disjointed feel. "
— Sarah, 5/28/2012 -
" Great book, I'm a new Cussler fan, but in full swing. Excellent imagery and word play. "
— Kevin, 5/24/2012 -
" Not his best, glad I took it out of the library instead of buying. But you know what you are in for with Cussler, and you can still enjoy the ride. "
— Ginny, 11/6/2011 -
" Brilliant book. This is a book with history, mystery, intrigue, and natural disasters. I loved it. It is the first Clive Cussler I've ever read and I definitely plan to read more. "
— Tricia, 10/30/2011 -
" Fun and interesting storyline, but it felt too long. It could have easily been 2 different books the way it was written. Certainly a series I would enjoy getting into more though. "
— Jen, 10/10/2011 -
" This book never lets you breathe for long. Action, suspense, danger, romance - this book has it all, told by a master storyteller. "
— Cynthia, 9/24/2011 -
" Always love his books "
— Sheleen, 7/23/2011 -
" Cussler is always a fun adventure read with an interesting tie to some historical event "
— Jim, 5/28/2011 -
" God awful. It was like a hilarious study in bland, obvious writing. And the constant use of brand name luxury items that his 'aspirational' character all have makes Bret Easton Ellis stuff seem doubly funny. Cringe-read only. "
— BMK, 5/15/2011 -
" This was fun. It was very fast and action-filled. One thing you have to accept with these books, though, is that somehow, no matter how impossible, unbelieveable, or improbable, Dirk Pitt always escapes and saves the world. (But, I guess that is what makes it fun, too.) "
— Anthony, 2/23/2011 -
" I really enjoy the complexity of the Dirk Pitt series, and how Clive can tie all the loose ends together. "
— Noel, 1/8/2011 -
" An average Dirk Pitt novel. Fun, full of action, and entertaining. "
— Scott, 11/7/2010 -
" My good friend Ray brought this to my cubicle today after telling me that he had just finished this. Ray is the reason I'm acquainted with this series and I thank him heartily for starting the in-house lending library at work - it's awesome! "
— RunRachelRun, 10/18/2010 -
" An adventure at sea including some cultish behaviour. I'm really not sure about authors who write themselves into their own novels as a cameo character. Overall, not a bad yarn. "
— Nathan, 9/27/2010 -
" Pas le meilleur tome des aventures de Dirk Pitt :/ <br/> <br/>L'histoire a du mal à démarrer et après il y a pas mal de choses qui ne tiennent pas debout. "
— Sophie, 7/6/2010 -
" Once again, not my favorite. You can't mess with the recipe for world-wide disaster and have it come out a hit like the others. "
— Nancy, 6/11/2010 -
" Fun adventure; it starts with the 'real history of the trojan war" "
— Richard, 6/3/2010 -
" This book really makes me wonder why we haven't seen more of these books become movies. This one is where the Mr Pitt and his sidekick start to find their lives away from the adventures and start to settle down....but there are more adventures to come if you keep reading the series.... "
— Joel, 5/29/2010
About Clive Cussler
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.
About Ron McLarty
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.