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Dirk Pitt® #23
Havana Storm
Renowned marine adventurer Dirk Pitt returns to stem a toxic outbreak in the thrilling novel from the grand master of adventure and #1 New York Times –bestselling author.
While investigating an unexplained poisonous spill in the Caribbean Sea that may ultimately threaten the United States, Dirk Pitt unwittingly becomes involved in something even more dangerous—a post-Castro power struggle for the control of Cuba. Meanwhile, Pitt’s children, marine engineer Dirk and oceanographer Summer, are on an investigation of their own, chasing an Aztec stone that may reveal the whereabouts of a vast historical Aztec treasure. The problem is, that stone was believed to have been destroyed on the battleship Maine in Havana Harbor in 1898, which brings them both to Cuba as well—and squarely into harm’s way. The whole Pitt familyhas been in desperate situations before . . . but perhaps never quite as dire as the one facing them now.
While investigating an unexplained poisonous spill in the Caribbean Sea that may ultimately threaten the United States, Dirk Pitt unwittingly becomes involved in something even more dangerous—a post-Castro power struggle for the control of Cuba. Meanwhile, Pitt’s children, marine engineer Dirk and oceanographer Summer, are on an investigation of their own, chasing an Aztec stone that may reveal the whereabouts of a vast historical Aztec treasure. The problem is, that stone was believed to have been destroyed on the battleship Maine in Havana Harbor in 1898, which brings them both to Cuba as well—and squarely into harm’s way. The whole Pitt familyhas been in desperate situations before . . . but perhaps never quite as dire as the one facing them now.
452 pages, Hardcover
First published October 28, 2014
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About the author
Clive Cussler
643 books8,516 followersCussler 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 since the College was founded in 1874 that such a degree was bestowed.
Cussler was an internationally recognized authority on shipwrecks and the founder of the National Underwater and Marine Agency, (NUMA) a 501C3 non-profit organization (named after the fictional Federal agency in his novels) that dedicates itself to preserving American maritime and naval history. He and his crew of marine experts and NUMA volunteers discovered more than 60 historically significant underwater wreck sites including the first submarine to sink a ship in battle, the Confederacy's Hunley, and its victim, the Union's Housatonic; the U-20, the U-boat that sank the Lusitania; the Cumberland, which was sunk by the famous ironclad, Merrimack; the renowned Confederate raider Florida; the Navy airship, Akron, the Republic of Texas Navy warship, Zavala, found under a parking lot in Galveston, and the Carpathia, which sank almost six years to-the-day after plucking Titanic's survivors from the sea.
In addition to being the Chairman of NUMA, Cussler was also a fellow in both the Explorers Club of New York and the Royal Geographic Society in London. He was honored with the Lowell Thomas Award for outstanding underwater exploration.
Cussler's books have been published in more than 40 languages in more than 100 countries. His past international bestsellers include Pacific Vortex, Mediterranean Caper, Iceberg, Raise the Titanic, Vixen 03, Night Probe, Deep Six, Cyclops, Treasure, Dragon, Sahara, Inca Gold, Shock Wave, Flood Tide, Atlantis Found, Valhalla Rising, Trojan Odyssey and Black Wind (this last with his son, Dirk Cussler); the nonfiction books The Sea Hunters, The Sea Hunters II and Clive Cussler and Dirk Pitt Revealed; the NUMA® Files novels Serpent, Blue Gold, Fire Ice, White Death and Lost City (written with Paul Kemprecos); and the Oregon Files novels Sacred Stone and Golden Buddha (written with Craig Dirgo) and Dark Watch (written with Jack Du Brul).
Clive Cussler died at his home in Scottsdale, Arizona on February 24, 2020.
Cussler was an internationally recognized authority on shipwrecks and the founder of the National Underwater and Marine Agency, (NUMA) a 501C3 non-profit organization (named after the fictional Federal agency in his novels) that dedicates itself to preserving American maritime and naval history. He and his crew of marine experts and NUMA volunteers discovered more than 60 historically significant underwater wreck sites including the first submarine to sink a ship in battle, the Confederacy's Hunley, and its victim, the Union's Housatonic; the U-20, the U-boat that sank the Lusitania; the Cumberland, which was sunk by the famous ironclad, Merrimack; the renowned Confederate raider Florida; the Navy airship, Akron, the Republic of Texas Navy warship, Zavala, found under a parking lot in Galveston, and the Carpathia, which sank almost six years to-the-day after plucking Titanic's survivors from the sea.
In addition to being the Chairman of NUMA, Cussler was also a fellow in both the Explorers Club of New York and the Royal Geographic Society in London. He was honored with the Lowell Thomas Award for outstanding underwater exploration.
Cussler's books have been published in more than 40 languages in more than 100 countries. His past international bestsellers include Pacific Vortex, Mediterranean Caper, Iceberg, Raise the Titanic, Vixen 03, Night Probe, Deep Six, Cyclops, Treasure, Dragon, Sahara, Inca Gold, Shock Wave, Flood Tide, Atlantis Found, Valhalla Rising, Trojan Odyssey and Black Wind (this last with his son, Dirk Cussler); the nonfiction books The Sea Hunters, The Sea Hunters II and Clive Cussler and Dirk Pitt Revealed; the NUMA® Files novels Serpent, Blue Gold, Fire Ice, White Death and Lost City (written with Paul Kemprecos); and the Oregon Files novels Sacred Stone and Golden Buddha (written with Craig Dirgo) and Dark Watch (written with Jack Du Brul).
Clive Cussler died at his home in Scottsdale, Arizona on February 24, 2020.
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April 30, 2024
We all have our guilty pleasures and reading this series by Clive Cussler is mine. I have been reading his Dirk Pitt novels for many years now.
They are full of international intrigue and dire consequences with some sort of historical connection. Of course, there is always a diabolical villain at the center of all of this which the intrepid Pitt and his NUMA team must confront and overcome to save the world.
I have had some concerns with some of the co-authored books Cussler has written, but this one was one of the better ones and I'm looking forward to continuing my journeys of adventure.
They are full of international intrigue and dire consequences with some sort of historical connection. Of course, there is always a diabolical villain at the center of all of this which the intrepid Pitt and his NUMA team must confront and overcome to save the world.
I have had some concerns with some of the co-authored books Cussler has written, but this one was one of the better ones and I'm looking forward to continuing my journeys of adventure.
July 31, 2016
Pretty standard Dirk Pitt-ing (scuba! explosions! international espionage! big-ass boats! inability to let go of the Cold War!) with the addition of Pitt's two adult children, who sprang, fully grown from Pitt's Zeus-like head a few books ago.
Summer, his daughter, is an oceanographer and Dirk Pitt Jr (yes, that does get really confusing) is a marine engineer. Strangely, in this book they do neither of those things, and instead turn into amateur historians who save Mesoamerica, which possibly was unaware it needed saving.
So there's the main plot (Dirk and Al fight rogue Cuban anti-ocean terrorists) which unfortunately is just not as interesting as Dirk and Summer Save Mesoamerica. I say unfortunately because the split here is 70% anti-ocean terrorists, 30% DASSM.
Standard series characters roll out on their tracks like clockwork for tiny cameos, and after 200 pages each chapter falls into a predictable rhythm: main character, being held hostage, makes heroic effort at escape, and is foiled by villains who might just, one day, some time, I guess, actually shoot them with one of the guns they're waving around.
And herein lies the biggest problem I had with the book: out of the four main characters -- Dirk Sr, Dirk Jr, Al Giordino and Summer -- three of the four get to be active agents of their own saving, and one gets saved by the others every. single. time. Now, can you guess who needs saving all the time?
Misogyny is old, people, and it chaps my heiny.
There's also definitely a creepy I'd-date-her-if-she-wasn't-my-daughter vibe here, and Summer does nothing to help with it:
*HUBLARRRRRRRRRRRRF*
(15 pages later Summer starts out on another situation similar to rescue #7 and her father reminds her how he saved her life last time she did that. Dick move, Pitt Sr. Dick move.)
Summer Pitt could unfortunately, at all stages of the book, have been replaced by a Sexy Dive Lamp with no noticeable change to the plot.
One bright spark is the meaty and crucial role played by St. Julien Perlmutter and his cat, Admiral Raphael Semmes, who are awesome. I vote they get a whole book to themselves next time.
I confess, I liked Dirk Pitt (Dirk! Pitt!) better when he was a suave 70s ladies man, turning them all romantically out the door at the end of each book so he could return to Al Giordino's side. This new Dirk-Pitt-as-a-father business just isn't the same.
Summer, his daughter, is an oceanographer and Dirk Pitt Jr (yes, that does get really confusing) is a marine engineer. Strangely, in this book they do neither of those things, and instead turn into amateur historians who save Mesoamerica, which possibly was unaware it needed saving.
So there's the main plot (Dirk and Al fight rogue Cuban anti-ocean terrorists) which unfortunately is just not as interesting as Dirk and Summer Save Mesoamerica. I say unfortunately because the split here is 70% anti-ocean terrorists, 30% DASSM.
Standard series characters roll out on their tracks like clockwork for tiny cameos, and after 200 pages each chapter falls into a predictable rhythm: main character, being held hostage, makes heroic effort at escape, and is foiled by villains who might just, one day, some time, I guess, actually shoot them with one of the guns they're waving around.
And herein lies the biggest problem I had with the book: out of the four main characters -- Dirk Sr, Dirk Jr, Al Giordino and Summer -- three of the four get to be active agents of their own saving, and one gets saved by the others every. single. time. Now, can you guess who needs saving all the time?
Misogyny is old, people, and it chaps my heiny.
There's also definitely a creepy I'd-date-her-if-she-wasn't-my-daughter vibe here, and Summer does nothing to help with it:
"I saw a bright light," she said in a weak voice [after rescue #7]. "I thought it was an angel calling me, then I realized it was something else."
"What's that?" Pitt [Sr.] asked, leaning close.
"It was you," she said, reaching up to her father's face and stroking away a tear.
*HUBLARRRRRRRRRRRRF*
(15 pages later Summer starts out on another situation similar to rescue #7 and her father reminds her how he saved her life last time she did that. Dick move, Pitt Sr. Dick move.)
Summer Pitt could unfortunately, at all stages of the book, have been replaced by a Sexy Dive Lamp with no noticeable change to the plot.
One bright spark is the meaty and crucial role played by St. Julien Perlmutter and his cat, Admiral Raphael Semmes, who are awesome. I vote they get a whole book to themselves next time.
I confess, I liked Dirk Pitt (Dirk! Pitt!) better when he was a suave 70s ladies man, turning them all romantically out the door at the end of each book so he could return to Al Giordino's side. This new Dirk-Pitt-as-a-father business just isn't the same.
December 29, 2016
I have to disagree with any reviewer that says this is another great book by Clive Cussler, who has become as formulaic as anyone writing today. The basic plot has rogue forces in the Cuban government hoping to wrest control of Cuba from Raul Castro mined off the ocean floor, with potentially catastrophic environmental consequences. Al Giordino and Dirk Pitt head off to investigate while the Pitt twins are seeking archaeological relics. As always, everyone is kidnapped at some point and then spend much of the book rescuing each other and solving the parallel mysteries.
July 14, 2020
E mi ritrovo a divorare una nuova avventura di Dirk Pitt, il mio primo protagonista di storie di avventura (come ho già detto nelle altre recensioni, ho tutta la saga completa). Stavolta il Nostro dovrà scongiurare una terribile minaccia all'ecosistema marino causata da certi tipi loschi
che per meri interessi economici (e quando mai) stanno distruggendo i fondali oceanici. Parallelamente i figli di Pitt stanno indagando sul ritrovamento di una pietra azteca che potrebbe rivelare nientemeno che l'ubicazione del mitico tesoro di Montezuma!
Devo dire che la nuova gestione di scrittura padre-figlio iniziata col romanzo Il tesoro di Gengis Khan sta funzionando e, nonostante ormai il povero Clive è deceduto nel febbraio del 2020, mi restano ancora due romanzi di Dirk Pitt da divorare. Certo, sapere che il mitico Clive non ci sarà più in futuro automaticamente porrà fine alle avventure del suo alter ego Dirk Pitt, a meno che suo figlio non decida ugualmente di proseguire la scrittura della serie. Vivendo lo vedremo!
che per meri interessi economici (e quando mai) stanno distruggendo i fondali oceanici. Parallelamente i figli di Pitt stanno indagando sul ritrovamento di una pietra azteca che potrebbe rivelare nientemeno che l'ubicazione del mitico tesoro di Montezuma!
Devo dire che la nuova gestione di scrittura padre-figlio iniziata col romanzo Il tesoro di Gengis Khan sta funzionando e, nonostante ormai il povero Clive è deceduto nel febbraio del 2020, mi restano ancora due romanzi di Dirk Pitt da divorare. Certo, sapere che il mitico Clive non ci sarà più in futuro automaticamente porrà fine alle avventure del suo alter ego Dirk Pitt, a meno che suo figlio non decida ugualmente di proseguire la scrittura della serie. Vivendo lo vedremo!
October 15, 2014
For years my father and brother have been telling me to try Clive Cussler novels. My response has always been "that's not my type of book." Well, recently I've decided to branch out from what I normally read and I decided to give this a shot. I'm glad I did.
As a first time reader to the series, it was obvious to me that all the characters already had a backstory, probably revealed in earlier novels. It did make me wonder things such as why Pitt didn't meet his children until they were older and what other types of adventures Al and Pitt went on together, since they were clearly close. It didn't take away from the story though, so if you're a first time reader to the series, it can be read as a standalone. I will consider going back and reading the previous novels to fill in the backstories I'm missing.
The novel itself was fast paced and filled with action. Pitt's children, Dirk and Summer, are searching for Aztec treasure. Their search ends up colliding with Pitt's investigation in what's going on off the shores of Cuba, and what they uncover ends up engaging them in a battle to save to their lives.
I really enjoyed this book and would recommend it to old Cussler fans and to those, like me, who are willing to try something new for a change.
**A free copy was provided by Penguin in exchange for an honest review**
As a first time reader to the series, it was obvious to me that all the characters already had a backstory, probably revealed in earlier novels. It did make me wonder things such as why Pitt didn't meet his children until they were older and what other types of adventures Al and Pitt went on together, since they were clearly close. It didn't take away from the story though, so if you're a first time reader to the series, it can be read as a standalone. I will consider going back and reading the previous novels to fill in the backstories I'm missing.
The novel itself was fast paced and filled with action. Pitt's children, Dirk and Summer, are searching for Aztec treasure. Their search ends up colliding with Pitt's investigation in what's going on off the shores of Cuba, and what they uncover ends up engaging them in a battle to save to their lives.
I really enjoyed this book and would recommend it to old Cussler fans and to those, like me, who are willing to try something new for a change.
**A free copy was provided by Penguin in exchange for an honest review**
December 16, 2019
No words to describe another winner from the Master of Adventure! I loved especially the Cuba/Havana setting in this Dirk Pitt outing!
Dirk Pitt and NUMA are on the waters of Cuba investigating a toxic outbreak growing in the sea, turning into something far more deadly when Pitt realizes he's up against a post-Castro power, a ruthless tyrant who wants political power and control over Cuba and plotting an assassination against Raul Castro.
Meanwhile Dirk Jr. and Summer are on an adventure of their own, searching for a long-lost shipwreck and an Aztec Stone that may reveal the whereabouts of an ancient Aztec Treasure. But Dirk and Summer soon realize that other forces are after the stone, and are not on their side.
Another entertaining action-adventure with plenty of thrills and exotic locations! A must-read for Cussler fans and adventure lovers!
Dirk Pitt and NUMA are on the waters of Cuba investigating a toxic outbreak growing in the sea, turning into something far more deadly when Pitt realizes he's up against a post-Castro power, a ruthless tyrant who wants political power and control over Cuba and plotting an assassination against Raul Castro.
Meanwhile Dirk Jr. and Summer are on an adventure of their own, searching for a long-lost shipwreck and an Aztec Stone that may reveal the whereabouts of an ancient Aztec Treasure. But Dirk and Summer soon realize that other forces are after the stone, and are not on their side.
Another entertaining action-adventure with plenty of thrills and exotic locations! A must-read for Cussler fans and adventure lovers!
March 11, 2015
Another very entertaining and enjoyable read in the Dirk Pitt series! Clive Cussler and his son Dirk have done a great job in keeping this franchise up to date with current events that are linked with ancient history. If you have never read any Dirk Pitt novels, start with PACIFIC VORTEX which is #1 in this 23 book series. If have read some of them, I feel you will have enough back story to enjoy this book as much as I did!!
November 25, 2021
An Aztec treasure that influences the history between the United States and Cuba plus adding into the narrative a Cuban underwater mining operation that is causing ecological damage that is linked to political shenanigans of the island nation’s leadership. Havana Storm is the twenty-third book in Clive Cussler’s Dirk Pitt series and the sixth cowritten by his son Dirk.
A standard novel for the series with a fun narrative that has been the hallmark of the younger Cussler’s time writing with his father. As with the last two novels Clive goes back to the well with the elder Dirk being the hero and damsel-in-distress savior, this time with his daughter Summer being said damsel multiple times though on one occasion she is more active in saving herself. A nice change of pattern was the inclusion of a wealthy industrialist that isn’t a massive dirt bag but a nice human being. Unlike the hard retcon of Trojan Odyssey that has occurred over the past few books, this book had a soft retcon of some elements of Cyclops though the ones left in should have resulted in a few different narrative choices especially concerning the elder Pitt.
Havana Storm continues the fun narratives that have marked the series since Dirk Cussler has joined his father in writing, however Clive’s desire to keep on fall back on tropes continues to be a downside that has hamstrung these last few books.
A standard novel for the series with a fun narrative that has been the hallmark of the younger Cussler’s time writing with his father. As with the last two novels Clive goes back to the well with the elder Dirk being the hero and damsel-in-distress savior, this time with his daughter Summer being said damsel multiple times though on one occasion she is more active in saving herself. A nice change of pattern was the inclusion of a wealthy industrialist that isn’t a massive dirt bag but a nice human being. Unlike the hard retcon of Trojan Odyssey that has occurred over the past few books, this book had a soft retcon of some elements of Cyclops though the ones left in should have resulted in a few different narrative choices especially concerning the elder Pitt.
Havana Storm continues the fun narratives that have marked the series since Dirk Cussler has joined his father in writing, however Clive’s desire to keep on fall back on tropes continues to be a downside that has hamstrung these last few books.
January 5, 2016
First time read from this author for me, from the plot description it looked to be a promising action adventure set in the Caribbean. It almost, almost made my top list, but there was some lacking in the actual action, the plot promised.
The read tells of Dirk Pitt , while investigating a toxic outbreak in the Caribbean Sea that may ultimately threaten the United States , Dirk becomes involved in something more dangerous, a post - Castro power struggle for control of Cuba. Meanwhile his children are on a treasure seeking adventure of their own, they are chasing an Aztec stone that may reveal the whereabouts of a vast historical Aztec treasure. Their adventure leads them to Cuba, and squarely in harm's way. Father, son and daughter have faced some desperate adventures before but this time it seems to be dire.
As I said the action was there but did not quite hit the BOOM mark I am use to finding in action adventure , treasure seeking reads. It peek through and before it actually takes full growth it fades out and the next part of the story kind of just drag onward to the next almost action part.
Aside from the lack of action the book is fascinating , it's a good typical plot that certainly is entertaining , I mean it's not everyday you get to read about a missing stone that holds the clue to a treasure unlike ever seen before, oh okay maybe the treasure of King Tut comes close, but this books describes the treasure , or rather the author tries to make it sound far greater than the treasure of King Tut.
And then there is the mystery of the toxic waters, now that little getting all scientific part was fun to read! I recommend this read for fans looking for some low key action adventure and for those who love to solve a mystery.
4.5 star review
" The Caribbean is meant to be magical , but what really lies beneath it's waters?"
Copy provided by Penguin Random House in exchange for a honest review
The read tells of Dirk Pitt , while investigating a toxic outbreak in the Caribbean Sea that may ultimately threaten the United States , Dirk becomes involved in something more dangerous, a post - Castro power struggle for control of Cuba. Meanwhile his children are on a treasure seeking adventure of their own, they are chasing an Aztec stone that may reveal the whereabouts of a vast historical Aztec treasure. Their adventure leads them to Cuba, and squarely in harm's way. Father, son and daughter have faced some desperate adventures before but this time it seems to be dire.
As I said the action was there but did not quite hit the BOOM mark I am use to finding in action adventure , treasure seeking reads. It peek through and before it actually takes full growth it fades out and the next part of the story kind of just drag onward to the next almost action part.
Aside from the lack of action the book is fascinating , it's a good typical plot that certainly is entertaining , I mean it's not everyday you get to read about a missing stone that holds the clue to a treasure unlike ever seen before, oh okay maybe the treasure of King Tut comes close, but this books describes the treasure , or rather the author tries to make it sound far greater than the treasure of King Tut.
And then there is the mystery of the toxic waters, now that little getting all scientific part was fun to read! I recommend this read for fans looking for some low key action adventure and for those who love to solve a mystery.
4.5 star review
" The Caribbean is meant to be magical , but what really lies beneath it's waters?"
Copy provided by Penguin Random House in exchange for a honest review
September 21, 2018
Sono un’appassionata di Clive Cussler e della sua serie su Dirk Pitt da anni, da quando mia madre mi ha messo un volume in mano e io l’ho guardata scettica, per poi finire a leggere tutti quelli che aveva in poco tempo e comprarmi man mano quelli che mancavano.
Gli ultimi volumi, quelli scritti con il figlio, per intenderci, però non mi hanno mai entusiasmato, li ho sempre trovati abbastanza noiosi. Ecco, questo libro è stato invece una gran bella eccezione ed è stato in grado di ricordarmi i vecchi romanzi del buon Cussler.
L’ho trovato infatti molto avventuroso, dalla prima all’ultima pagina, e nessuna delle tante piccole avventure e scoperte che lo compongono mi ha annoiato e mi ha fatto venire voglia di saltarla e di andare oltre.
Come sempre il personaggio di Dirk Pitt mi è piaciuto tantissimo: è stato il primo personaggio letterario di cui mi sia mai innamorata e ancora adesso subisco il suo fascino appena inizio un romanzo di questa serie, non importa che cosa faccia durante il libro. Assieme a lui c’è, come sempre, il suo fidato amico Al Giordino, personaggio leale e divertente che ho adorato davvero tanto.
Per quel che riguarda i due figli di Pitt, invece, devo dire che sono stati i personaggi che più mi hanno fatto storcere il naso dell’intero libro. Dirk è la brutta copia di suo padre: sembra fatto con lo stampino, si comporta e pensa nello stesso modo, ma allo stesso tempo sembra meno sicuro di quello che sta facendo, dimostrando di essere solo una copia sbiadita dell’originale.
La figlia, Summer, invece è una ragazza che cerca di essere forte, ma in realtà poi si comporta come una semplice donzella da salvare, risultando abbastanza inutile e molto fastidiosa.
Nel complesso un libro che mi è piaciuto molto. Una storia in grado di catturare l'attenzione del lettore, che si ritrova a leggere il romanzo tutto d'un fiato.
Gli ultimi volumi, quelli scritti con il figlio, per intenderci, però non mi hanno mai entusiasmato, li ho sempre trovati abbastanza noiosi. Ecco, questo libro è stato invece una gran bella eccezione ed è stato in grado di ricordarmi i vecchi romanzi del buon Cussler.
L’ho trovato infatti molto avventuroso, dalla prima all’ultima pagina, e nessuna delle tante piccole avventure e scoperte che lo compongono mi ha annoiato e mi ha fatto venire voglia di saltarla e di andare oltre.
Come sempre il personaggio di Dirk Pitt mi è piaciuto tantissimo: è stato il primo personaggio letterario di cui mi sia mai innamorata e ancora adesso subisco il suo fascino appena inizio un romanzo di questa serie, non importa che cosa faccia durante il libro. Assieme a lui c’è, come sempre, il suo fidato amico Al Giordino, personaggio leale e divertente che ho adorato davvero tanto.
Per quel che riguarda i due figli di Pitt, invece, devo dire che sono stati i personaggi che più mi hanno fatto storcere il naso dell’intero libro. Dirk è la brutta copia di suo padre: sembra fatto con lo stampino, si comporta e pensa nello stesso modo, ma allo stesso tempo sembra meno sicuro di quello che sta facendo, dimostrando di essere solo una copia sbiadita dell’originale.
La figlia, Summer, invece è una ragazza che cerca di essere forte, ma in realtà poi si comporta come una semplice donzella da salvare, risultando abbastanza inutile e molto fastidiosa.
Nel complesso un libro che mi è piaciuto molto. Una storia in grado di catturare l'attenzione del lettore, che si ritrova a leggere il romanzo tutto d'un fiato.
November 9, 2014
Cussler seems to be on an Aztec treasure kick with his last two books. The Clive character might start getting old now.
Read
April 14, 2024DNF
October 28, 2025
Cubans, environmental disaster, treasure hunt.
Another Dirk Pitt adventure with the Dirk Jr. and daughter Summer along for the ride.
Another Dirk Pitt adventure with the Dirk Jr. and daughter Summer along for the ride.
August 16, 2021
First time I read a non-Fargo Cussler book. As Mac says: Cussler aaaaalways deliver
February 21, 2017
Twenty-third in the Dirk Pitt action thriller series and revolving around Dirk and his children and their fascination with under the seas. This story is set in the Caribbean around Cuba and Jamaica and begins in 1898 before slipping into 2016.
My Take
At last. The truth behind the sinking of the U.S.S. Maine, *grin* I do enjoy it when a writer incorporates a bit of history into his or her story.
I also enjoy learning, and the Cusslers incorporate Mexico's past history from the Nahuatl (Aztecs) to Mexico City's evolution. Then they include an inspiration from Indiana Jones with what happened to the secret of the treasure. And it's a reason that makes me shake my head with a that figures. Very Indiana Jones-ish…sigh…
It's a story of good vs evil, including all the subplots, with a regard for history that I love. Point-of-view-wise, Havana Storm uses third-person omniscient with a few scenes of the author surrogate in Cussler's usual insertion of himself as an unexpected bit of aid.
It's also rather annoying that Cussler continues to info dump, although it's not as bad as some of the stories. I'm also curious as to why the crews of NUMA vessels don't receive defense training. Considering how often they get boarded or overrun, I'd think they'd be more concerned about protection.
That said, it's predictable and exciting, thrilling, a ride with more ups and downs than you can imagine…or imagine surviving, lol.
The Story
Greed. Greed for money. Greed for power is threatening the environmental health of the Caribbean and the Eastern Seaboard, a disaster that piques NUMA's attention and concern.
Besides the toxic outbreak near Jamaica, Dirk, Jr., and Summer Pitt have fallen into their own adventure, chasing down an Aztec stone with clues to the location of a treasure, one that ties into the Maine blowing up, setting off the Spanish-American War.
An adventure that will bring all three Pitts to Cuba with little hope of survival.
The Characters
Dirk Pitt, Sr., is the current head of NUMA. Loren is his wife and a congresswoman from Colorado. She serves on the House Subcommittee on the Environment. Al Giordino is his best friend since childhood and currently in charge of the Underwater Technology division. He's currently testing the Creepy Crawler, a mechanical crab. Summer, an oceanographer, and Dirk Pitt, Jr., a marine engineer, are twins and Dirk's children.
NUMA is…
…the National Underwater and Marine Agency, a federal organization concerned with caring for the seas that employs oceanographers, marine biologists, and geologists. Its former director is now the Vice-President of the United States, Admiral James Sandecker. Rudi Gunn is an ex-Navy commander who is the current deputy director. Hiram Yaeger is head of computer resources. Dr. McCammon is a geologist.
The R/V Sargasso Sea is…
…a NUMA research vessel captained by Malcomb Smith. Barnes is the first officer; Dyer was the assistant engineer. Dr. Kamala Bhatt is the marine biologist. The Starfish is a submersible. Ross is one of the helmsmen.
The Caroline is…
…a NUMA ship captained by Bill Stenseth. It's boarded by Rudi with his friends, Jack Dahlgren and Pierce Russell. The Bullet is a submersible she carries.
St. Julien Perlmutter is a world-renowned maritime historian and gourmet. Admiral Raphael Semmes is his cat. Martha is the chief military records archivist at the National Archives.
Captain Haasis is in command of the U.S. submarine, Asheville, with orders to sink a ship. Parker is the officer of the deck. The Oregon just happens to be on hand. Admiral Stewart is a Joint Task Force Commander. Commander Harold Joyce is the base historian.
The Caribbean, 2016
Mexico
Dr. Eduardo Madero is an anthropology professor from the University of Veracruz. Professor Miguel Torres is an expert in Nahuatl.
Cuba
They've just had Fidel "El Caballo" Castro Ruz's funeral. His brother, Raúl Castro, has been president of Cuba since 2008. Alphonse Ortiz is a Cuban vice-president on the Council of State. Roberto is his driver. Escobar is the Agriculture Minister. Minister Ruiz serves as foreign minister.
General Alberto Gutier, Minister of the Interior, has aspirations to be president. Commandante Juan Díaz is his brother interested in archeology and with the Cuban Interior Ministry.
Maria, an artist who simply stopped, and Salvador Fariñas have a strong sense of what's right. Jorge Castaneda is a murderer serving time in Boniato Prison.
Bruin Mining and Exploration is…
…an ecologically responsible mining company. Supposedly. The company belongs to Mark Ramsey, a wealthy Canadian industrialist. He also likes to race his 1928 Bugatti. His yacht is the Gold Digger.
The Alta is a Norwegian drill ship owned by Bruin Mining and Exploration, exploring for oil and captained by Kevin Knight. Gordon is his executive officer. Warren "Pops" Fletcher and Will "Brownie" Brown are the divers; Tank is the bellman in the mining bell.
The Sea Raker is an undersea mining ship that belongs to Bruin. Commander Calzado is a Cuban army officer aboard the ship. Lieutenant Silvio Molina is in charge of the docks.
Jamaica
Uncle Desmond and his nephew are out on their fishing boat, the Javina. Samuel is a fisherman with a mission. Clive, a.k.a., "Pops", is both curator of the Green Stone Museum and Bar and its bartender. Mabel's serves good seafood.
James Maguire, ex-Marine Corps sniper and CIA field operative, and Marty Gomez, an ex-SEAL, are mercenaries aboard the Surprise.
Caribbean, 1898
Dr. Ellsworth Boyd is with Yale University. Roy Burns is a colleague and friend. Martin was the lead diver.
Weylerites are an extremist faction loyal to the Spanish governor, Valeriano Weyler.
The U.S.S. Maine is a haven in Havana. Lieutenant Holman. Charles Sigsbee is the captain. General Fitzhugh Lee is the consul general of Cuba. Dr. Ralph Bennett is with the U.S. Naval Hospital in Brooklyn and performed the autopsy.
Dr. Julio Rodriguez is a Spanish archeologist without morals who escaped on the San Antonio.
Eagle Warriors, cuāuhtmeh, were an elite group of skilled veteran soldiers as were the Jaugar Warriors. Huapalcalco was an important Toltec city. Tenochtitlan, which is now the heart of Mexico City, was besieged by Cortés. Huitzilopochtli is an ancestral deity, war god, and the Aztec's founding father. Quetzalcoatl is a Toltec leader who lived centuries earlier. Motecuhzoma, a.k.a., Montezuma or Moctezuma, led the Aztecs when the Spaniards arrived.
The Cover and Title
The cover is a detailed gradient of deep blue up through the palest of blues at the top with an orange explosion blazing up at the stern of the foremost ship with another ship in the background of the heaving seas. In the background is a profile of Havana. The primary author's name is in an embossed, gold-outlined navy with the secondary author's name in white below it. The title is in an embossed, white-outlined gold at the bottom with the series information in white beneath it.
The title is, at the core, a Havana Storm that revolves around Cuban politics.
My Take
At last. The truth behind the sinking of the U.S.S. Maine, *grin* I do enjoy it when a writer incorporates a bit of history into his or her story.
I also enjoy learning, and the Cusslers incorporate Mexico's past history from the Nahuatl (Aztecs) to Mexico City's evolution. Then they include an inspiration from Indiana Jones with what happened to the secret of the treasure. And it's a reason that makes me shake my head with a that figures. Very Indiana Jones-ish…sigh…
It's a story of good vs evil, including all the subplots, with a regard for history that I love. Point-of-view-wise, Havana Storm uses third-person omniscient with a few scenes of the author surrogate in Cussler's usual insertion of himself as an unexpected bit of aid.
It's also rather annoying that Cussler continues to info dump, although it's not as bad as some of the stories. I'm also curious as to why the crews of NUMA vessels don't receive defense training. Considering how often they get boarded or overrun, I'd think they'd be more concerned about protection.
That said, it's predictable and exciting, thrilling, a ride with more ups and downs than you can imagine…or imagine surviving, lol.
The Story
Greed. Greed for money. Greed for power is threatening the environmental health of the Caribbean and the Eastern Seaboard, a disaster that piques NUMA's attention and concern.
Besides the toxic outbreak near Jamaica, Dirk, Jr., and Summer Pitt have fallen into their own adventure, chasing down an Aztec stone with clues to the location of a treasure, one that ties into the Maine blowing up, setting off the Spanish-American War.
An adventure that will bring all three Pitts to Cuba with little hope of survival.
The Characters
Dirk Pitt, Sr., is the current head of NUMA. Loren is his wife and a congresswoman from Colorado. She serves on the House Subcommittee on the Environment. Al Giordino is his best friend since childhood and currently in charge of the Underwater Technology division. He's currently testing the Creepy Crawler, a mechanical crab. Summer, an oceanographer, and Dirk Pitt, Jr., a marine engineer, are twins and Dirk's children.
NUMA is…
…the National Underwater and Marine Agency, a federal organization concerned with caring for the seas that employs oceanographers, marine biologists, and geologists. Its former director is now the Vice-President of the United States, Admiral James Sandecker. Rudi Gunn is an ex-Navy commander who is the current deputy director. Hiram Yaeger is head of computer resources. Dr. McCammon is a geologist.
The R/V Sargasso Sea is…
…a NUMA research vessel captained by Malcomb Smith. Barnes is the first officer; Dyer was the assistant engineer. Dr. Kamala Bhatt is the marine biologist. The Starfish is a submersible. Ross is one of the helmsmen.
The Caroline is…
…a NUMA ship captained by Bill Stenseth. It's boarded by Rudi with his friends, Jack Dahlgren and Pierce Russell. The Bullet is a submersible she carries.
St. Julien Perlmutter is a world-renowned maritime historian and gourmet. Admiral Raphael Semmes is his cat. Martha is the chief military records archivist at the National Archives.
Captain Haasis is in command of the U.S. submarine, Asheville, with orders to sink a ship. Parker is the officer of the deck. The Oregon just happens to be on hand. Admiral Stewart is a Joint Task Force Commander. Commander Harold Joyce is the base historian.
The Caribbean, 2016
Mexico
Dr. Eduardo Madero is an anthropology professor from the University of Veracruz. Professor Miguel Torres is an expert in Nahuatl.
Cuba
They've just had Fidel "El Caballo" Castro Ruz's funeral. His brother, Raúl Castro, has been president of Cuba since 2008. Alphonse Ortiz is a Cuban vice-president on the Council of State. Roberto is his driver. Escobar is the Agriculture Minister. Minister Ruiz serves as foreign minister.
General Alberto Gutier, Minister of the Interior, has aspirations to be president. Commandante Juan Díaz is his brother interested in archeology and with the Cuban Interior Ministry.
Maria, an artist who simply stopped, and Salvador Fariñas have a strong sense of what's right. Jorge Castaneda is a murderer serving time in Boniato Prison.
Bruin Mining and Exploration is…
…an ecologically responsible mining company. Supposedly. The company belongs to Mark Ramsey, a wealthy Canadian industrialist. He also likes to race his 1928 Bugatti. His yacht is the Gold Digger.
The Alta is a Norwegian drill ship owned by Bruin Mining and Exploration, exploring for oil and captained by Kevin Knight. Gordon is his executive officer. Warren "Pops" Fletcher and Will "Brownie" Brown are the divers; Tank is the bellman in the mining bell.
The Sea Raker is an undersea mining ship that belongs to Bruin. Commander Calzado is a Cuban army officer aboard the ship. Lieutenant Silvio Molina is in charge of the docks.
Jamaica
Uncle Desmond and his nephew are out on their fishing boat, the Javina. Samuel is a fisherman with a mission. Clive, a.k.a., "Pops", is both curator of the Green Stone Museum and Bar and its bartender. Mabel's serves good seafood.
James Maguire, ex-Marine Corps sniper and CIA field operative, and Marty Gomez, an ex-SEAL, are mercenaries aboard the Surprise.
Caribbean, 1898
Dr. Ellsworth Boyd is with Yale University. Roy Burns is a colleague and friend. Martin was the lead diver.
Weylerites are an extremist faction loyal to the Spanish governor, Valeriano Weyler.
The U.S.S. Maine is a haven in Havana. Lieutenant Holman. Charles Sigsbee is the captain. General Fitzhugh Lee is the consul general of Cuba. Dr. Ralph Bennett is with the U.S. Naval Hospital in Brooklyn and performed the autopsy.
Dr. Julio Rodriguez is a Spanish archeologist without morals who escaped on the San Antonio.
Eagle Warriors, cuāuhtmeh, were an elite group of skilled veteran soldiers as were the Jaugar Warriors. Huapalcalco was an important Toltec city. Tenochtitlan, which is now the heart of Mexico City, was besieged by Cortés. Huitzilopochtli is an ancestral deity, war god, and the Aztec's founding father. Quetzalcoatl is a Toltec leader who lived centuries earlier. Motecuhzoma, a.k.a., Montezuma or Moctezuma, led the Aztecs when the Spaniards arrived.
The Cover and Title
The cover is a detailed gradient of deep blue up through the palest of blues at the top with an orange explosion blazing up at the stern of the foremost ship with another ship in the background of the heaving seas. In the background is a profile of Havana. The primary author's name is in an embossed, gold-outlined navy with the secondary author's name in white below it. The title is in an embossed, white-outlined gold at the bottom with the series information in white beneath it.
The title is, at the core, a Havana Storm that revolves around Cuban politics.
December 18, 2014
This is the last Clive Cussler book I’m going to read.
Clive Cussler has been my favorite author for years. Yes, his plots are formulaic and fantastical. Also, his characters are over-the-top stereotypes. Yet, his formula always worked for me—until now.
I have overlooked his trademark: historical, documented fact mixed with exaggeration and supposition. His books never fail to make my heart race and make me smile, which are two of the reasons that I read books in the first place.
I have even, graciously, overlooked the fact that I must always suspend my disbelief. For example, his main characters seem to be cats; they have nine lives. They keep surviving the most outrageous situations. That’s one of the main reasons that I read his books: I find the answer to questions, such as: “Okay, what next?”, and “How can they possibly get out of this one?”
His books are undeniably entertaining.
On to the plot of Havana Storm itself: The main storyline deals with malevolent forces in the Cuban military and government who are hoping to hijack Cuba from the man they’re trying to dupe: a relatively benevolent and cooperative Raul Castro. Enough said.
As usual: the main characters also avert global environmental tragedies; another current liberal pet cause.
This is a dream book for political liberals, even more so than his previous books. Personally, I’ve had enough! I’m done! I recommend this book only to readers who want more of what the mainstream media feeds us daily. I’ll find my own news and make up my own mind, thank you!
Clive Cussler has been my favorite author for years. Yes, his plots are formulaic and fantastical. Also, his characters are over-the-top stereotypes. Yet, his formula always worked for me—until now.
I have overlooked his trademark: historical, documented fact mixed with exaggeration and supposition. His books never fail to make my heart race and make me smile, which are two of the reasons that I read books in the first place.
I have even, graciously, overlooked the fact that I must always suspend my disbelief. For example, his main characters seem to be cats; they have nine lives. They keep surviving the most outrageous situations. That’s one of the main reasons that I read his books: I find the answer to questions, such as: “Okay, what next?”, and “How can they possibly get out of this one?”
His books are undeniably entertaining.
On to the plot of Havana Storm itself: The main storyline deals with malevolent forces in the Cuban military and government who are hoping to hijack Cuba from the man they’re trying to dupe: a relatively benevolent and cooperative Raul Castro. Enough said.
As usual: the main characters also avert global environmental tragedies; another current liberal pet cause.
This is a dream book for political liberals, even more so than his previous books. Personally, I’ve had enough! I’m done! I recommend this book only to readers who want more of what the mainstream media feeds us daily. I’ll find my own news and make up my own mind, thank you!
October 24, 2014
Another solid entry in the Dirk Pitt Series. Dirk & Al are investigating toxic waters in the Caribbean and Dirk's kids (Dirk Jr & Summer) are off looking for lost treasure. How can these two storylines cross paths? Well they do in true Cussler fashion.
The toxic waters are due to illegal uranium mining by people who want to ascend to power in Cuba. There are many hazards and rescues the gang must go through, before they solve the mystery to avoid a world disaster on many fronts.
If you have read Cussler before, you will not be disappointed. What I enjoyed the most about the novel, is most of the characters were present in this latest thriller. St. Julien is in action and he even gets physical!!! Rudi even surprises me and goes out on a limb. VP Sandecker seems to betray his old friends, but there is always a Cussler reason.
One can't go wrong with Havana Storm, you will be cheering for all the characters as they are tested to their limits....
The toxic waters are due to illegal uranium mining by people who want to ascend to power in Cuba. There are many hazards and rescues the gang must go through, before they solve the mystery to avoid a world disaster on many fronts.
If you have read Cussler before, you will not be disappointed. What I enjoyed the most about the novel, is most of the characters were present in this latest thriller. St. Julien is in action and he even gets physical!!! Rudi even surprises me and goes out on a limb. VP Sandecker seems to betray his old friends, but there is always a Cussler reason.
One can't go wrong with Havana Storm, you will be cheering for all the characters as they are tested to their limits....
January 4, 2015
Yet another great book by Clive Cussler, and again Dirk Pitt and Co. continue to amaze. I often associate Pitt with Bond, as both frequent exotic locales, and the proverbial diabolical villain is always great for the story.
The best aspect of this book is its close proximity to the United States relationship with Cuba. Cussler does a really masterful job at both projecting Cuba in a positive light, and also showing the hope that our countries can coexist on a political level: oddly enough that very same thing just took place with Obama opening up relations with Cuba.
Fantastic story. Rich characters. Historical perplexities, and twists at every page...definitely another great great work of fiction by Mr. Cussler.
My last book read in 2014!!!!
The best aspect of this book is its close proximity to the United States relationship with Cuba. Cussler does a really masterful job at both projecting Cuba in a positive light, and also showing the hope that our countries can coexist on a political level: oddly enough that very same thing just took place with Obama opening up relations with Cuba.
Fantastic story. Rich characters. Historical perplexities, and twists at every page...definitely another great great work of fiction by Mr. Cussler.
My last book read in 2014!!!!
May 17, 2016
Oh what would I give for a hero in this book to carry a gun!
A road map or scorecard might help too.
For much of this book, I was confused on how Dirk could be in Mexico one second and in Washington next. Then on a boat in the ocean and on shore in Jamaica. Much later, I realized the main character Dirk Pitt named his son Dirk Pitt. They oughta use either jr or Big and Little or such to keep me from being lost.
I found the constant of the good guys being beaten/killed/kidnapped/defeated by the bad to wear on me quickly. This book should have taken a page from the Schwarzenegger flick 'Commando'. Have the bad guys win for 30 mins then have the good guys kick ass the rest. This book was a fun as a dental appointment.
1 star.
A road map or scorecard might help too.
For much of this book, I was confused on how Dirk could be in Mexico one second and in Washington next. Then on a boat in the ocean and on shore in Jamaica. Much later, I realized the main character Dirk Pitt named his son Dirk Pitt. They oughta use either jr or Big and Little or such to keep me from being lost.
I found the constant of the good guys being beaten/killed/kidnapped/defeated by the bad to wear on me quickly. This book should have taken a page from the Schwarzenegger flick 'Commando'. Have the bad guys win for 30 mins then have the good guys kick ass the rest. This book was a fun as a dental appointment.
1 star.
January 18, 2015
At this point Clive (and Dirk) Cussler have probably gotten to the point where they can generate the vast majority of a new book from software implementing their patented algorithm for mixing the deep sea, historical conspiracy theories, power mad villains and miraculous wins by the good guys. this is not high literature, but it is, as usual, very entertaining, easy to read and interesting. Dirk Pitt novels are basically the Ben & Jerry's Karamel Sutra of my reading diet. if you need a little light sweetness today, pick one up.
January 1, 2022
I just wanted a light fun book to listen to for entertainment purposes, and this fit the bill.
Did it require a slightly-more-than-normal suspension of disbelief to follow the nearly-omnipotent and impossibly lucky hero's antics? Maaaaaaybe.
But did it provide great background entertainment during my workouts? Yep.
Did two of the main characters survive DRIVING OVER A 70-FOOT WATERFALL IN A VW BEETLE???! You'll just have to read it to find out.
That fifth star was for Scott Brick's narration.
Did it require a slightly-more-than-normal suspension of disbelief to follow the nearly-omnipotent and impossibly lucky hero's antics? Maaaaaaybe.
But did it provide great background entertainment during my workouts? Yep.
Did two of the main characters survive DRIVING OVER A 70-FOOT WATERFALL IN A VW BEETLE???! You'll just have to read it to find out.
That fifth star was for Scott Brick's narration.
December 31, 2024
Having read as many Cussler books over the years, they have gotten formulaic but I enjoy the treasure that the main characters search for or discover along the way as well as how the villain attempts to achieve their objective.
This one is no different. The reader starts following an anthropologist from Yale fleeting to the USS Maine with a 'crate' wanted by a Spanish archeologist which of course contributes to the destruction of the American battleship.
Move forward to 2016 and a Jamaican fishing ship is destroyed by a mysterious cruiser as they protest the destruction of the local fishing grounds. There is a deep water oil exploration ship that is basically sunk under mysterious circumstances and the crew rescued by the NUMA heroes who are investigating the numerous dead zones developing in the Caribbean around Cuba, Jamaica and the Caymans caused by mercury poisoning.
As for the treasure, it's an Aztec codex and map drawn on a stone disc that supposedly led to where the Aztec warriors hid Montezuma's treasure when it was stolen back from Cortez but the disc - broken in the past - went down with the Maine. Or did it?
Interesting treasure hunt. Was surprised to see the ultimate destination of the mined ore as I don't recall this infamous state used before but I have not read ALL of Cussler but would not be surprised to see it appear again.
If you know the formula, there is a chance you will enjoy it for the same reason I have - who's the villain, what's the treasure, and what is the threat to the world? But in turn, the formula, could repulse you after reading so many same old, same old. It's up to you.
2024-017
This one is no different. The reader starts following an anthropologist from Yale fleeting to the USS Maine with a 'crate' wanted by a Spanish archeologist which of course contributes to the destruction of the American battleship.
Move forward to 2016 and a Jamaican fishing ship is destroyed by a mysterious cruiser as they protest the destruction of the local fishing grounds. There is a deep water oil exploration ship that is basically sunk under mysterious circumstances and the crew rescued by the NUMA heroes who are investigating the numerous dead zones developing in the Caribbean around Cuba, Jamaica and the Caymans caused by mercury poisoning.
As for the treasure, it's an Aztec codex and map drawn on a stone disc that supposedly led to where the Aztec warriors hid Montezuma's treasure when it was stolen back from Cortez but the disc - broken in the past - went down with the Maine. Or did it?
Interesting treasure hunt. Was surprised to see the ultimate destination of the mined ore as I don't recall this infamous state used before but I have not read ALL of Cussler but would not be surprised to see it appear again.
If you know the formula, there is a chance you will enjoy it for the same reason I have - who's the villain, what's the treasure, and what is the threat to the world? But in turn, the formula, could repulse you after reading so many same old, same old. It's up to you.
2024-017
March 26, 2025
As usual, lots of action, lots of OMG what happened moments at the end of a chapter, lots of bad guys, two or three separate plots simultaneously, and finally, the world is saved. Well, maybe not the entire world, but at least one part of it. So what if it's a standard plot, actually plots that all ultimately come together - it still keeps the reader hanging on to the end. I'm a big fan of Cussler's writing style and have read several. Although it's been a while, this one did not disappoint.
November 10, 2024
Lots of action with, as always, great characters and great locations. Pitt, his children, and friends are once again out to save the oceans of the world, and therefore the world itself. If you like reading about Dirk Pitt (the senior one) don’t miss this. Very enjoyable.
March 29, 2017
I always love Clive Cussler.
But in this one there was no romance, always love the way Pitt
woods the ladies.
Lots of action, loved it
But in this one there was no romance, always love the way Pitt
woods the ladies.
Lots of action, loved it
February 10, 2018
I have read many of his books and they are fun reads. I particularly enjoy the books with Dirk Pitt. This book follows the format of most of his books. Trouble,out of trouble, trouble, out of trouble until at the end there is good conclusion. This book is set in Central America, Cuba, the Caribbean and the Florida straits. There is a search for half a disc from the time of the Aztecs that will lead to treasure. It's finally found and the treasure is uncovered, although along the way there are many near death experiences.
July 18, 2019
За мен беше, различен тип книга,но определено ми хареса. 😍❤️
September 7, 2020
I really had to focus and redo some chapters to keep track of what was going on, but as always I enjoyed it!!
April 24, 2023
I haven’t read a Clive Cussler adventure since Dirk Cussler was a child. I enjoyed it thoroughly. Dirk Pitt has two children now and has been married twice, but the shenanigans are still the same.
December 31, 2022
Ok so I didn’t actually finish this I read like 20% ish but if a book can’t hold onto me I will automatically give it 2 stars for that, even if it is somehow fantastic later on. 🤷♀️
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