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4th out of 18 books
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Night Probe! (Dirk Pitt #6)
Cussler's most dazzling bestseller.
Dirk Pitt's most dangerous adventure.
Dirk Pitt proved invincible in Raise the Titanic! Now, with the future of virtually every person in the world at stake, he is enlisted to spearhead his most daring mission yet—the rescue of a vital document for the United States. To an energy-starved, economically devastated America, possession of thi...more
Dirk Pitt's most dangerous adventure.
Dirk Pitt proved invincible in Raise the Titanic! Now, with the future of virtually every person in the world at stake, he is enlisted to spearhead his most daring mission yet—the rescue of a vital document for the United States. To an energy-starved, economically devastated America, possession of thi...more
Paperback, 345 pages
Published
June 1st 1984
by Bantam
(first published January 1st 1981)
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I've read all of the Dirk Pitt books (except perhaps some of the newest ones) and this definitely ranks as one of my favorites.
In my opinion, Night Probe (pub. 1981) is the best of Dirk Pitt's earlier novel and byy earlier, I mean before books set before Treasure... for no particular reason except I feel that by Treasure, the tone and style of the novels has shifted more to his contemporary style.
I re-read Night Probe! because of my love of the deep water recovery scenes and the exciting locomot...more
In my opinion, Night Probe (pub. 1981) is the best of Dirk Pitt's earlier novel and byy earlier, I mean before books set before Treasure... for no particular reason except I feel that by Treasure, the tone and style of the novels has shifted more to his contemporary style.
I re-read Night Probe! because of my love of the deep water recovery scenes and the exciting locomot...more
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In May 1914 two couriers disappear in twin disasters taking the only two copies of the North American Treaty with them. The governments of the United States and Great Britain order a cover up so it is as if the treaty never existed. In February 1989 Heidi Milligan, a stunningly beautiful (of course) naval commander discovers an obscure reference to the long-lost document which is now worth billions of dollars. The race is on to rescue one copy of the treaty from the bottom of the ocean.
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You know that one favorite restaurant of yours? Sure you do: the one that you go into so often that they know you on sight, and where you order pretty much the same thing every time so that you almost don’t have to order—they just bring it to you. And it is always so good! You know the place?
For me, Clive Cussler’s Dirk Pitt series is like that restaurant (except that Clive Cussler doesn’t know me—at least, I don’t think he does). I have read all but the last two Pitt books—and am rereading them...more
For me, Clive Cussler’s Dirk Pitt series is like that restaurant (except that Clive Cussler doesn’t know me—at least, I don’t think he does). I have read all but the last two Pitt books—and am rereading them...more
The thing to keep in mind during this book is when it was published. It's a good book, a fun read, implausible but amusing, and I certainly have a weak spot for books like this. But as a modern reader who wasn't born when this book was published, I definitely had to keep telling myself that this book was published before the Berlin Wall came down, before the internet or truly modern communication, etc. That doesn't really take away from the story, but it's still something to remember when you wa...more
1,5/10
Solita produzione di Cussler, del quale quando si è letto un libro li si sono letti tutti: eroe Gary Stue che salva gli Stati Uniti bendato e con una mano legata dietro la schiena, eroina piacente per fornire gli immancabili momenti erotici, komunisti kattivi che mettono in pericolo la salvezza e la libertà della Patria, antagonisti viscidi e subdoli che periranno dinanzi all'inarrestabile intelligenza/determinazione/coraggio/potenza e chi più ne ha più ne metta dell'eroe, grandi esplosion...more
Solita produzione di Cussler, del quale quando si è letto un libro li si sono letti tutti: eroe Gary Stue che salva gli Stati Uniti bendato e con una mano legata dietro la schiena, eroina piacente per fornire gli immancabili momenti erotici, komunisti kattivi che mettono in pericolo la salvezza e la libertà della Patria, antagonisti viscidi e subdoli che periranno dinanzi all'inarrestabile intelligenza/determinazione/coraggio/potenza e chi più ne ha più ne metta dell'eroe, grandi esplosion...more
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Implausible plot starts with a British diplomat on a boat that sinks and an American diplomat on a train that crashes. Both diplomats were carrying the only signed copies of a North American Treaty that would change the political landscape for the Americas.
Fast-forward to a British agent and an American agent, both struggling to recover the signed treaties, with intrigue, romance, and unpredictability mixed in.
Implausible plot and unrealistic heroics ... think of this as in the vein of Indiana J...more
Fast-forward to a British agent and an American agent, both struggling to recover the signed treaties, with intrigue, romance, and unpredictability mixed in.
Implausible plot and unrealistic heroics ... think of this as in the vein of Indiana J...more
I have been intrigued with Dirk Pitt from the very first book, Pacific Vortex!, and this sixth installment hasn't changed that.
In this book we see Dirk Pitt searching for the North American Treaty, now I do feel like as the series went on that it isn't really centered on Dirk Pitt any longer. As it switches from one view point to another I felt like I kind of lost the Dirk Pitt I loved in the very first book. This one seemed more centered on the Treaty, which didn't make for a bad read, I liked...more
In this book we see Dirk Pitt searching for the North American Treaty, now I do feel like as the series went on that it isn't really centered on Dirk Pitt any longer. As it switches from one view point to another I felt like I kind of lost the Dirk Pitt I loved in the very first book. This one seemed more centered on the Treaty, which didn't make for a bad read, I liked...more
Now I need to do some research...this book was either written in an alternate reality or my history is messed up. I didn't think Canada was under British control in the 1970s! Anyhow...it is interesting reading a book which was written in 1981 and was relevant to current events, mainly the energy and oil crisis spurring a depression/recession and possible bankruptcy of the United States. Here it is 20 years later and we are in the same situation. Interesting that a consolidation of the US and Ca...more
Okay...I'm Vegas at the Hard Rock Hotel. (Actually, I was going to visit a friend, but he was at a meeting...and in case you don't know, pool areas in Vegas that have swim-up gambling are open to the public. Seriously.) And I start giggling uncontrollably. Is it the aluminimum bottled Bud Lights they are bringing on demand (and I was demanding)? The tackiness of the pool area and people there? No. It was from reading Night Probe! It's a Dirk Pitt novel I've somehow missed, and it's one of the mo...more
A mi parecer: Tiene una historia interesante, con aspectos que la fortalecen y la mantienen a lo largo de todo el libro, sin embargo, no es mi tipo de historia. Los personajes, en su mayoría me parecieron muy "planos" sin mucho que decir, aunque sus historias era buenas, la escritura sencilla no los explotaba como yo esperaba. Y bueno, la escritura fue sencilla, rápida, pero no la historia para mi no fue muy atraparte, en definitiva este no es mi tipo de libros, pero fue interesante leerlo.
Of course this being one of Cussler's earlier Dirk Pitt novels, it was somewhat dated. However, not all that much since it was almost pure fantasy about the States and Canada. Cussler loves to twist and turn and he did a great deal of that in Night Probe. I've read a lot of his work and he has done much better, but it still is good escapist reading.
Dirk does it again, folks. The superhuman stamina and luck Cussler gives this guy always overwhelms me. I would never have accused either of them of having romantic tendencies, but the wonderful ending of Night Probe! (why does he end every title with an exclamation point?) proved me wrong. This is the best novel in the series so far.
07-12: This one was I think my favorite of the Dirk Pitt ones so far. Its weird though that we've been part of the United States of Canada for a couple decades now and no one knows it. Mostly I remember reading this one while riding my motorcycle over East Canyon Pass then down the Jeremy Ranch Rd, then down I80 home.
Night Probe by Clive Cussler
I'm a massive fan of Clive Cussler and all his works, especially Dirk Pitt, Kurt Austin and the new Isaac Bell stories. As expected, Night Probe is a great addition to the collection. It's classic Cussler, spans over years and is full of action and adventure.
I'm a massive fan of Clive Cussler and all his works, especially Dirk Pitt, Kurt Austin and the new Isaac Bell stories. As expected, Night Probe is a great addition to the collection. It's classic Cussler, spans over years and is full of action and adventure.
Cussler's most dazzling bestseller.
Dirk Pitt's most dangerous adventure.
Dirk Pitt proved invincible in Raise the Titanic! Now, with the future of virtually every person in the world at stake, he is enlisted to spearhead his most daring mission yet—the rescue of a vital document for the United States. To an energy-starved, economically devastated America, possession of this document is worth billions. But to Great Britain, it’s worth a war. Pitt’s quest plunges him into a head-to-head confrontati...more
Dirk Pitt's most dangerous adventure.
Dirk Pitt proved invincible in Raise the Titanic! Now, with the future of virtually every person in the world at stake, he is enlisted to spearhead his most daring mission yet—the rescue of a vital document for the United States. To an energy-starved, economically devastated America, possession of this document is worth billions. But to Great Britain, it’s worth a war. Pitt’s quest plunges him into a head-to-head confrontati...more
Another readable but forgettable pulp book from Cussler. I enjoy them, but this one really feels like it was written before he really hit his stride. Which could be true, as it's from 1982. Entirely implausible in reality, but seems logical enough within the story. Moving on.
Another good Dirk Pitt book. Dirk gets the girl in the beginning and not the end this time. He outsmarts everyone and saves the day. In the end the President proposes joining the US and Canada. I'm interested to see if this is in the next Dirk Pitt bo
The backstory was great even if it dealt with one of the most progressive presidents ever, Woodrow Wilson. The story between Dirk and the English spy was eh. United States of Canada pissed me off. I'm hoping for better as I read the rest of the series.
This was a very entertaining read and my first Dirk Pitt book. I loved the side story of the mystery of the ghost train best. But there's loads more mystery and intrigue in this book besides that. Definitely something quick and fun to read when you need a pick-me-up.
This is a ridiculous book. Utterly ridiculous and incredibly fun to read. If you're traveling and need something to bide your time, read this. All Dirk Pitt novels are page-turners, but this one is particularly classic.
This is the first Clive Cussler book I ever read. It got me hooked on the characters and the author. I have enjoyed ever book of Cussler since then. You can't go wrong with reading a Clive Cussler book.
This might be the best of the Dirk Pitt novels. After this while they are all imaginative and creative but to some extent they are cookie cutter books. Still great escapist lit.
What do a St. Lawrence River boat crash and a Hudson River train crash have in common? Dirk Pitt. That and the fact that several governments are all interested in a historical artifact relating to both diasters. Throw in some high-tech diving and gunfights, take Giordino and Gunn along for the ride, and you have Night Probe.
Cussler had almost hit his stride with this book. It was better written than his next, Iceberg, and he brought the reader into the story. The downside was the last third of t...more
Cussler had almost hit his stride with this book. It was better written than his next, Iceberg, and he brought the reader into the story. The downside was the last third of t...more
Not bad. A bit of a knockoff as Cussler attempts to rope James Bond into things -- the secret agent is now retired, approaching 70 and under an assumed name so the Russians won't come after him. The plot is rather scatter-shot as well. But, still the typical Dirk Pitt romp around the globe and through a variety of impossible hijinks. Woo.
An adventure story based on historical fact. I'm interested in anything written about the Empress of Ireland shipwreck - even if it's fiction.
Another great Cussler book. Dirk Pitt is fun to follow and Cussler always has fun twists in his book. Another satisfied customer.
The source of the Pullman car that is in Pitt's hanger/home. A character named "Clive Cussler" did not show up in this one which is nice.
Fun read, more Dirk Pitt adventures of NUMA! This one at a mysterious treaty and a missing steam engine passenger train which can still be heard near a missing bridge. Ok a bit contrived so 3 stars.
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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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