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Skeleton Coast (The Oregon Files #4)
The explosive New York Times bestselling Oregon Files series returns!
Juan Cabrillo and the crew of the covert combat ship Oregon have barely escaped a mission on the Congo River when they intercept a mayday from a defenseless boat under fire off the African coast. Cabrillo takes action, saving the beautiful Sloane Macintyre-who's looking for a long-submerged ship that ma...more
Juan Cabrillo and the crew of the covert combat ship Oregon have barely escaped a mission on the Congo River when they intercept a mayday from a defenseless boat under fire off the African coast. Cabrillo takes action, saving the beautiful Sloane Macintyre-who's looking for a long-submerged ship that ma...more
Paperback, 373 pages
Published
October 3rd 2006
by Berkley Trade
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I don't oftenly read books for entertainment, but this one might change all that. This is one great book. Fourth in the Oregeon Files action/adventure series, it deals with a lot of things ranging from corrupt African government, enviornmentalists, diamond-hunters and much more. Best not get into that now...
Anyway, it has a lot of action in it and one who does not like the action genre might find it a little cheesy. However, this one is not that bad, for it encorporates a great amount thi...more
Anyway, it has a lot of action in it and one who does not like the action genre might find it a little cheesy. However, this one is not that bad, for it encorporates a great amount thi...more
Another Cussler book downed. That makes 3 in under two weeks. This book does have a history section at the beginning which should be good as my last review slated Cussler for not putting one in Dark Watch. However, the 35 paged history section at the beginning of the book was dreadfully boring and didn't have much of an effect on the rest of the book. When the history at the beginning makes a large difference in the plot of the book I can understand it. This history was in the late 19th century ...more
1896: four englishmen flee for thier lives acrooss the Kalahari desert, carrying a stolen fortune in raw diamonds, chased by a fierce African tribe. The thieves manage to reach the waiting HMS Rove - only to die with thier pursuers in a vicious storm....
Present day: Juan Cabrillo and the crew of the covert combat ship oregon have barely escaped a mission on the congo river, when they intercept a mayday from a boat under fire off the african coast. cabrillo takes action, saving the bea...more
Present day: Juan Cabrillo and the crew of the covert combat ship oregon have barely escaped a mission on the congo river, when they intercept a mayday from a boat under fire off the african coast. cabrillo takes action, saving the bea...more
Skeleton Coast is my first Cussler book and I'm a bit underwhelmed. It started off quite well with a decent idea of lost diamonds in the desert but as soon as the unbelievably, too-good-to-be-true heroes of the Oregon show up, all credibility went out the window.
These guys can go without sleep for days, walk through a hail of bullets and still come out the other end gleaming. Sure, there's plenty of action and lots of cheesy dialogue but it's all fairly predictable stuff but if that's your...more
These guys can go without sleep for days, walk through a hail of bullets and still come out the other end gleaming. Sure, there's plenty of action and lots of cheesy dialogue but it's all fairly predictable stuff but if that's your...more
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I was attracted to this book by the title. I've toured the Skeleton Coast in the area near Kolmanskop, Luderitz, and where the Eduard Bohlen now rests inland, being swallowed by the Namib Desert. There's a lot of history and diamond intrigue there.
I loved the book. 5 stars to Skeleton Coast! Main character, Juan Cabrillo, is EXACTLY what I am looking for when I read an adventure. He's handsome, smooth, skilled in all things important, you name it! Juan's adventures can take me th...more
I loved the book. 5 stars to Skeleton Coast! Main character, Juan Cabrillo, is EXACTLY what I am looking for when I read an adventure. He's handsome, smooth, skilled in all things important, you name it! Juan's adventures can take me th...more
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The Oregon Files has gotten better since Jack DuBrul joined Clive Cussler on this series with the third book (this is book 4 in the series). The writing is more focused with DuBrul.
There is a lot of action in this one! The only reason I didn't give this 5 stars is because there are just too many coincidences in the storyline this time. Had this story been a plan that was just executed to perfection it would've gotten 5 stars but instead it is a plan that was never completely formed a...more
There is a lot of action in this one! The only reason I didn't give this 5 stars is because there are just too many coincidences in the storyline this time. Had this story been a plan that was just executed to perfection it would've gotten 5 stars but instead it is a plan that was never completely formed a...more
Um...I feel sort of like a jerk doing this. But I have to warn people. I wish someone had warned me. Clive Cussler is CHEESE BALL. His characters, at least the "hero" of his story in this case, are so incredibly beyond believable. They go through days on end of brutal conflicts against man and nature, never sleep a wink, and still come out on top, beating down the bad guy with a whole lot of self-righteous oratory. I get it. You are supposed to suspend your disbelief when you ar...more
Ah, another book using the tried and true Cussler plot line. Interesting historical short story followed by present day lady in distress saved, evil plot stumbled upon, heros and lady in distress again, and then hero overcomes all with lady in tow. Cussler and his "co-authors" can churn 'em out weekly pretty much by just changing the characters and places. They still make good light reading though.
The best part about any Clive Cussler book you pick up is that the initial intrigue you start off with will go on until the last page. He keeps you guessing and as always when reading a clive cussler book, i find it very hard to put the book down and go off to work the next day..I keep wondering whats going to come next the whole day through.
I've resorted to reading him only on the weekends - the whole book at one go.
This is my first Oregon book, and i quite like Chairman Juan....more
I've resorted to reading him only on the weekends - the whole book at one go.
This is my first Oregon book, and i quite like Chairman Juan....more
A solid Cussler (although I do not know how much Cussler and how much Brul is in this book) and that is enough for all Cussler fans. Juan Cabrillo is no Dirk Pitt and in general the characters are not so 'likeable' but still it's a pretty solid 'save the world' action novel.
Another fast-paced adventure story by Clive Cussler and Jack Du Brul. It's light, easy reading, and yet all the Oregon Files books focus around serious and timely political and environmental issues. The story is entertaining, but the subject matter is weighty.
Hey, another fun adventure by the Oregon team, don't cha know (sorry, still in hating Sarah Palin mode). These Oregon files are a little sappy sometimes, but they pack lots of action into every page, so they're perfect for a boring train ride home. Plus, I'm still in love with Juan Cabrillo, the main character. Shhhhh...don't tell Bret! LOL
I enjoyed this book slightly less than the previous 3 in the series. It's still entertaining but I had a had time relating to the desert portions of the story. The desert is the last place I'd want to be! Still, I would recommend it as part of the series.
I liked it, but the author is definitely a Man's Man. Lots of paragraphs dedicated to the description of the AK-47 guns in the fight scenes. Fun story though. Love the global warming twist lol.
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adventure lovers, intrigue readers and conspiracy theorists
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I believe this is Cussler's fourth Oregon Files book and it is just as good as his other stories. It was a quick read and I read it aloud to my husband, he enjoyed it to. We laughed out loud at some of the antics and dialogue. Kurt and Joe from NUMA Files make an appearance and help out.
The characters are quite engaging. Juan Cabrillo, The Chairman, keeps you guessing at every turn. The gadgets that they have is usually enough to keep you interested, but this story was relevant to t...more
The characters are quite engaging. Juan Cabrillo, The Chairman, keeps you guessing at every turn. The gadgets that they have is usually enough to keep you interested, but this story was relevant to t...more
I loved how this book went back in time and discussed what happened to the travelers! I also love the main character, he is strong but not arrogant.
This was the first Oregon Files book that I have read and I really enjoyed it. It was full of action and outlandishly unbelieveable feats of accomplishment, but that is something I have come to expect from Clive Cussler books. At least the romantic part of the book wasn't so hoaky this time.
I love this book! It had adeveture, advaced tech, cool stuff, guns, and a bad*** captain. This book was very interesting and exciting.
I truly enjoyed this dare-devil tale. The "Oregon Files" are great novels. Like watching the "Bourne" movies, but in a book. Awesome!
Adventures in Africa looking for a sunken ship that ends up in the desert and I did I mention "Diamonds" a girls best friend.
I love the non stop action and saving the world that clive Cusler uses. I also love any kind of naval adventure. This very possible scenario had me twisting and turning just like the plot does. He's techie about motors and guns too.
As always these are fun and exciting books. I should probably buy the books since I read them over and over. If you like adventure stories, you will love these.
Fantastic!!! If you like Indiana Jones and James Bond, you’ll like this more. It’s adventure to the highest level.
This was my first Clive Cussler book. I loved it. It was action packed all the way through. A great read.
Clive Cussler and Jack Du Brul have done it again! A great book on the Oregon Files with the Corporation.
I enjoyed this book. Learned alot about Africa as well as warefare. Action packed and very creative and invovled plot.
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This novel stressed me out. Don't get me wrong it'sgood. But it really stressed me out.
I do love listening to these books on my I-pod as I walk or drive. Great mystery/adventure books.
Oregon Files series is great. The premise if fresh. Cussler found a winner here.
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Cussler began writing novels in 1965 and published his first work featuring his continuous series hero, Dirk Pitt, in 1973. His first non-fiction, The Sea Hunters, was released in 1996. The Board of Governors of the Maritime College, State University of New York, considered The Sea Hunters in lieu of a Ph.D. thesis and awarded Cussler a Doctor of Letters degree in May, 1997. It was the first time ...more
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