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Feb 05, 2012
Brian
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Mar 15, 2011
John
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I like the NUMA series, as well as its cousin, the Dirk Pitt series. Both of them, however, are more Bro-mance than real mystery. And, they certainly have an environmentalist agenda. Each novel speaks to a specific environmental issue. But, they are fun reading, and the characters are well-written.
Mar 04, 2009
Britt
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I enjoyed this book about the most of all the Clive Cussler books that I have read. The main character, Kurt Austin, was more likeable than Dirk Putt, still confident, but not quite as cocky. In this adventure, Austin has to stop some evil Russians from creating tsunamis that would wipe out major cities in the U.S. and create more global warming that would help Russia and make the U.S. like a dust bowl. Of course plenty of action and fighting ensued, but Austin managed to kill the bad guys, s
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Sep 23, 2009
Patricia
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Clive Cussler is one of the best modern writers, in my opinion. I am reading all the Dirk Pitt and Kurt Austen books before I start on the Oregon Files. I just hope the Oregon File books are as well researched as his early books. Pat
Mar 22, 2011
Donna
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I love Clive Cussler. This is my first NUMA files book - I enjoyed the characters very much. I also liked the story. This writing/story is very similar to the Ghost War type of work.
Mar 18, 2011
Ky
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A little creepy reading this book at this time being as the bad guy has figured out how create tsunamis to wipe out the east coast. Enjoyed it as much as the other books in the series.
Jul 30, 2011
Nancy
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Clive Cussler does it again with action and intrigue. I would not want to meet Kurt Austin in a dark alley...if I was one of the bad guys. The history in the story was great. And of course it has a happy ending with Kurt getting the girl!
Oct 22, 2009
Shannon
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Another adventurous read from Clive Cussler! I love the way he ties history with current political and environmental issues into his books!
Feb 19, 2011
Debbie
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Always learn something new with Cussler's books. Lots of intrigue & plot turns. I love these books & look forward to reading more of them!
Jul 07, 2011
Lois
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As with all of Cussler's adventure stories, this is a fast-paced rompin' good time read. Love Dirk Pitt and clan.
Sep 30, 2011
Anna
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I like the way Clive Cussler weaves a historical event in with present-day fiction.
Dec 11, 2010
Michele
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I liked this because it taught me a little science about a possible future fuel source.
Nov 07, 2009
I have tried to listen to this a couple of times and admit defeat. I just couldn't get into it.
Aug 25, 2011
Francisca
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The NUMA Files wasn't too bad. I loved that we got to see Sandecker and Gunn again. I enjoy the crew of NUMA and its operatives. Kurt is not Dirk Pitt so far. Great humor and all but I didn't get that Dirk sense except for the romance. I enjoyed his character but didn't see too much when it came to how they said he's great in certain situations. Maybe in coming books because I do want to continue on.
Mar 16, 2010
Ken
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Quick read. Submarines, ship boardings, attack on 'Old Ironsides', and some Russian intrigue. Good story.
Jul 02, 2011
Adam
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Fire Ice was my first Cussler read. I went into it nothing nothing about the author and I was very young when I read it so that might be why it did not make an impression on me at all. It was exciting in parts and it was nice to read a thriller that takes place outside of courtrooms and interrogation rooms but the adventure didn’t fascinate me beyond a three star mark. It seemed a little bloated with plots for overthrowing other countries and so on. Again, maybe I have the wrong impression, but
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Sep 01, 2009
Barbara
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NUMA agents Kurt Austin and Joe Zavala mix it up in Russia this time. They are on a rescue mission to retrieve the NR-1 submarine and its crew which have been hijacked by unknown persons. Russian insurgents are threatening to overthrow the Russian government and destroy the US economy with manufactured tsunamis.
This is a country-hopping tale encompassing Russia, England and the US. The story pops back and forth between the Russian cossacks and what Kurt's crew is doing to defeat More...
This is a country-hopping tale encompassing Russia, England and the US. The story pops back and forth between the Russian cossacks and what Kurt's crew is doing to defeat More...
Nov 05, 2011
Neil
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Another one that fits right into the formula for the Cussler stable. I still like Paul K as one of the best writers in the stable - good job.
Jun 02, 2011
Roy
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A good mystery novel - easy reading but keeps your interest until the final page
Sep 05, 2007
Sqrtcookies
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Hm. I'm not too sure what to say about the Kurt Austin series in general. Mainly because I'm not sure why I'm in love with his Dirk Pitt character, but I just don't think that the Austin books are as well written. Don't get me wrong, they're great books, but I read most of the Pitt books before I read the Austin books, and I just can't get into them like I can Pitt. Is it because they're co-written? Maybe, at any rate that's my best guess.
Jul 13, 2009
Jody
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I really enjoy reading Cussler's books. I like Dirk Pitt much better than James Bond.
Aug 03, 2011
Lesley
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I always enjoy clive cussler books they are full of adventure and keep you interested
