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Mar 31, 2008
Rebecca
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Anything Clive Cussler is always entertaining but Inca Gold is my favorite. DO NOT read any Clive Cussler books that he co-wrote with his son Dirk Cussler because they are pretty boring. The books he has co-written with Paul Kemporas are pretty good.
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Feb 08, 2009
Toni
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In 1578, Sir Francis Drake captures a Spanish galleon filled with Inca gold and silver and a key to a lost treasure. As the galleon is sailed back to England, an underwater earthquake causes a massive tidal wave sweeping it into the jungle, where it vanishes into history.
In 1998, a group of archaeologists diving in the depth of sacrificial pool high in the Andes of Peru are rescued from drowning in the nick of time by Dirk Pitt a NUMA agent who happens to be on a marine expedition ne More...
In 1998, a group of archaeologists diving in the depth of sacrificial pool high in the Andes of Peru are rescued from drowning in the nick of time by Dirk Pitt a NUMA agent who happens to be on a marine expedition ne More...
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May 02, 2011
Graham
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I am a big fan of Clive Cussler's Dirk Pitt adventures. He is your natural hero, and this book doesn't disappoint. There are a couple of scenes where you know Pitt will come to the rescue at the last minute, but when he does you are still filled with that surge of pride. This book follows Cussler's later style with an historic story followed by the present day narrative. However, in this book, the present day feels a little split in two, which isn't a bad thing, but sometimes you feel that t
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Jul 06, 2010
Jeremy
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One of my most inspiring English teachers in high school had recommended Clive Cussler as one of the many authors that I should check out at some point. It took me about 8 years, but I finally got around to that part of my bookshelf, and what a treat it was.
I didn't learn that Inca Gold was the 12th installment in the ongoing adventure series helmed by larger-than-life hero Dirk Pitt until after I polished this beauty off, but that alone speaks to how well written this novel is. Th More...
I didn't learn that Inca Gold was the 12th installment in the ongoing adventure series helmed by larger-than-life hero Dirk Pitt until after I polished this beauty off, but that alone speaks to how well written this novel is. Th More...
Jul 03, 2010
Bryan
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Bronze or silver maybe, but not quite gold: I was never a Clive Cussler reader until "Vahalla Rising" made it to the major bookstore bargin bin. I picked it and never put it down. As far-fetched as it was, I was totally excited to read this book every day. When finished, I could not wait to read another. Well, another turned out to be "Inca Gold."
I won't go into much more detail except to say I did not find it half as exciting as "Vahalla." The book starts off qui More...
I won't go into much more detail except to say I did not find it half as exciting as "Vahalla." The book starts off qui More...
Jan 09, 2010
Patrick
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I bought some cacti the other day and repotted them near the chile plants. The prickly phallic looking one I named Dirk Pitt. Everyone should have a named cactus. Since this Pitt adventure takes place in Mexico and Pitt survives all odds (like surely my cactus will) I felt it an honor justly deserved. Is this the novel where Dirk and Al accidentally have sex with each other while thrusting in tandem at a Nogales brothel? No, no, that comes later. This is the adventure, like Orpheus, where they d
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May 09, 2009
Janet
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Sometimes Cussler gets carried away with his plots. This one had way too many secondary and third-ary (for lack of a better word) characters to keep track of. By the end of the book I was blankly reading the names without even trying to figure out if they were good guys, bad guys, Indian, Mexican, whatever. This aside, he serves up another dangerous adventure for Dirk Pitt, Al Giordino, Rudi Gunn, with a special appearance by Dirk’s lady friend Loren Smith. I know the men in this series are supp
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Feb 24, 2011
Holly (Full Moon Bites)
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A Dirk Pitt favorite!! This twelve installment of the Dirk Pitt series gives us every thing we've come to expect but more!
Dirk Pitt comes into the book pretty quick in this installment, unlike the others where we had to read quite a bit before he put in an appearance. In this one we get our back ground info of how in 1578 Sir Francis Drake captures the Spanish Galleon filled with Inca gold, and the key to a long-lost treasure. As the ships split to More...
A Dirk Pitt favorite!! This twelve installment of the Dirk Pitt series gives us every thing we've come to expect but more!
Dirk Pitt comes into the book pretty quick in this installment, unlike the others where we had to read quite a bit before he put in an appearance. In this one we get our back ground info of how in 1578 Sir Francis Drake captures the Spanish Galleon filled with Inca gold, and the key to a long-lost treasure. As the ships split to More...
Nov 07, 2010
Nate
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May 20, 2011
Andy
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This book was out in 1994 and which seems to be a time when Cussler was in his prime. Sort of like Clancy's prime when he had Without Remorse, Clear and Present Danger, etc. Later on in their careers, with spin offs and what not, the writing is diluted. Although Cussler seems to have made a bit of a comeback with the series starting with "The Chase". Anyway, Inca Gold was very entertaining and avoids most of the faults of his later work - if he would stop writing in an encounter wi
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Jan 30, 2008
Joey
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This is the 1st Clive Cussler novel that I've read and to date, its the best one that I've read! (I've read 5 or 6 so far) Dirk Pitt is a true hero! I love this book and I could read it again .. This book has it all!
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Jul 11, 2011
Steven
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This story has a rather long, slow beginning with essentially two prologues before the story really begins--the first set in the year 1533, the second in 1578. Then the real story begins in 1998 when NUMA Agent Dirk Pitt becomes involved in the rescue of a couple of archaeologists in Peru. One thing leads to another and the entire party are captured by a group of violent artifact smugglers. The illegal smuggling operation is connected to a large international antiquities business. Ultimately the
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Nov 06, 2011
David
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The first book by Clive that I read. Then I had to go back and read the catalog. The book was new at the time. In my opinion this was the last of the best of Dirk Pitt. After Inca Gold clive started falling into to the same formula over and over like so many authors with a series hero. The earler books were the best. I continued buying them for many years after. I got pretty bored after a while until I read his first Issac Bell book. Then I was reminded why I liked Clive to begin with. BTW all m
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Jun 21, 2008
Matt
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fun adventure book - kind of like a cross between indiana jones and james bond.
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Dec 14, 2010
Guruprasad
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This is a book which changed my attitude towards reading fiction. For the first 300 pages of the book, I can still maintain after all these years that they made a very very very boring read. However, the book just shoot to a new level of the next 300-400 pages. Despite the initial boredom, I still give it 5 stars-imagine what the latter half should be like.
What I learnt from this book (and some others read later on in life)-books that start fast and look promising often turn out to be More...
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Oct 09, 2011
Ed
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Inca Gold is a real rip roaring adventure. Full of character and verve, if you have never read Clive Cussler before then this is the perfect introduction to a Dirk Pitt adventure. The narrative captures the imagination from the first page and from then on the pace never let's up. At times the story is incredulous.. Actually most of the time it's incredulous! But it's always exciting and entertaining and reading it there is never a dull moment. Not all of Cusslers work is as good as this, but Inc
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Feb 27, 2009
To quote the book back, "When a tsunami hit a Spanish treasure galleon, all trace of a golden hoard greater than that of any pharaoh's vanished into history. Until NUMA agent Dirk Pitt dives into an ancient sacrificial pool far int othe Andean jungle in order to rescue two archaeologists ect... At the time I read this I was teaching the third graders about the Incas, I told them about the book and I think some actually read it. If you've seen the movie, "Sahara" It is the same cha
Jun 15, 2011
Donna
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You gotta love Dirk Pitt. He can do anything! Granted, he may actually break a bone doing it, but he can get it done. This adventure has Dirk finding a hidden Inca treasure (reminiscent of National Treasure). It has some language, lots of action and some well-researched historical information. I have always admired Clive Cussler's attention to detail. Dirk, like James Bond, will never change, never grow older and always get the girl.
Dec 27, 2008
Denise
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This is actually the very first book I ever read from Clive Cussler. I loved it! I enjoyed it from cover to cover. It was entertaining, and full of adventure and suspence.
I have read many other books written by him, but these is one of my favorites. I think this is a good choice to start any youngster into reading. It's a good choice if you are stressed out and only want to unwind and put your mind at rest for a while.
I have read many other books written by him, but these is one of my favorites. I think this is a good choice to start any youngster into reading. It's a good choice if you are stressed out and only want to unwind and put your mind at rest for a while.
Feb 27, 2011
My husband and I choose a book that we both think we'll enjoy. On long car drives we'll take turns reading to one another. And on nights when I'm having a hard time sleeping he'll read to me. Most recently we started this book. We are only 1/4 or so thru, but thus far it has been thrilling, intelligent, funny in spots, and just a flair of revenge! I'm enjoying the story immensely!
Aug 04, 2011
Kitty
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We listen to Clive's books when we are on a road trip.They are all well developed and lead you down several paths and just when you think you have it figured out you look and you still have 3 CDs still to listen to. He writes believable adventure mysteries. I enjoy that he doesn't use foul language and there is always a sweet love story that des not involve heavy sex scenes.
Jun 24, 2009
My first book to read by Clive and was hooked. He is a fantastic writer. The story related to the ancient times of the Inca's and how they lived. The fortune hunting people who were out to steal the fortune that was left behind by the Inca's. The hair raising adventure nearly cost Dirk Pitt two of his closest companions. A book well worth the read if you like high adventure.
Mar 31, 2009
Davelowusa
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I credit this book with reactivating my interest in reading. After loving books as a wee lad, I'd abandoned them for the illustrated exploits of the X-Men and their ilk.
So, I was in the 7th grade, and this gargantuan (for a tween) novel's 007-esque twists and turns (through a nautical lens) were just what I needed. It took feats of derring-do, the likes of which are generally found in comics, to get me to pick up the type of book that wasn't sold in a comic book store.
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So, I was in the 7th grade, and this gargantuan (for a tween) novel's 007-esque twists and turns (through a nautical lens) were just what I needed. It took feats of derring-do, the likes of which are generally found in comics, to get me to pick up the type of book that wasn't sold in a comic book store.
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Feb 03, 2009
Kevyn
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Mr. Cussler always painstakingly researches his history, and produces fine quality entertainment. Just far-fetched enough to be fun, not irritating. His carefull research allows him to pull his crazy story off beautifully. Prepare to learn about a historical mystery and read about Dirk Pitt kicking major butt on the bad guys.
Aug 15, 2010
Renee
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I love Clive Cussler's hero Dirk Pitt - kind of a cross between James Bond & Jacques Cousteau. He's an environmental adventurer with a really strong moral compass. The secondary characters, his best friend Al Giordino & his boss Admiral Sandecker, are stellar. The character chemistry is true, by turns comic and sad. Like real life. My emotions were engaged, between laughing and then wanting to throttle the bad guys. The history - and the antique cars - are the icing on the cake. I just wish Cuss
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Mar 21, 2010
Jeff
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In the words of Joe, "cookie-cutter" books. Each book is similar, bad guy wants to do something huge, Dirk Pitt's job to stop them. I read these 3 books a while ago, and don't remember what each was about, but remember the description of each major character pretty well. Anyways, you read one, you read them all.
Aug 23, 2008
This is a wonderful fast paced adventure. Dirk Pitt, the main character, is a cross between James Bond and Macgiver. If you are a James Bond fan, you will love Clive Cussler novels. My dad got me hooked with my first Clive Cussler novel, Sahara. I have been a devoted fan ever since. All his novels, including Inca Gold, weave in martime history throughout the story. Clive Cussler in real life, is a treasure hunter; so he is able to take that background and bring his adventure stories to life.
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Aug 22, 2011
Edward
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This was the first novel of Clive Cussler's that I read. My dad is a big fan of his, so I caved and randomly selected this book to give it a try. Wow! I really enjoyed Inca Gold, it's my favorite Dirk Pitt novel that I've read, and is what I use as a standard. I was always disappointed that every attempt Hollywood has made with Cussler's novels has fizzled (Raise the Titanic was simply atrocious). I think Inca Gold would make a great movie!
Feb 12, 2010
Arlene
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Another Dirk Pitt adventure starts in the jungle in Peru and ends in the Sonoran desert. The story about a King's ransom of gold that the Incas hid on an island is intertwined with a large art smuggling operation that has covered several generations of the same family.
