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Maybe I am not used to so many things going on in one chapter, or maybe the writing is truncated and choppy. Unfortunately, I found all the different story lines difficult to follow. This was my first exposure to the Oregon Files, but based on previous Cussler books, I was looking forward to another interesting adventure. At first glance, the book is packed with excitement, good character development and fast paced story. Despite this, I was able to enjoy the book and look forward to my next Oregon Files adventure.
In order to do so, they must first steal a large statue (the Golden Buddha) and utilize contents hidden inside long ago to achieve that end.Known primarily for his NUMA/Dirk Pitt novels, this one has Clive Cussler working with Craig Dirgo on a new series with a side character from a previous NUMA story.Another ridiculous but fairly entertaining story from Cussler where the heroes have unlimited ability, finances and connections. A super-secret organization called The Corporation has been hired to help return the Dalai Lama to Tibet. If you enjoy his other work, then you will probably enjoy this as well.
Either Amazon.com does not know what a hardcover book is or they do not know what they are selling. I must say Amazon is very good about returning purchases, I just wish they were better at getting the right stuff delivered. I recently tried to order an advertised Amazon hardcover book. After three failed attempts at getting the hard cover book I wanted, I have given up.
Cussler'.Was somewhat of a dissapointment. But I still have several of his to read so am holding off any final judgment of this author. Up to that point seemed like a readable piece. The ending left me hanging as the story just ended without any real ending. Very little profanity. 'Twas a story that was as expected. Nothing using the Lords name in vain. Not what I expected after reading my first book of Mr.
If this was the first Cussler I read, I'd move on to another author. I was tempted to skip pages, which in itself, tells you something. Cussler tried to sew up a story that had a zillion subplots and characters. Maybe the problem lies with his partner. Not this one.
It definitely isn't like reading one he did with Jack Du Brul. It was very jerky, to say the least. It's got way too many characters to keep up with besides the standard Oregon crew. I've read most of Cussler's works and most of them keep me on the edge of my seat. From some stage after the halfway point, I found myself almost dozing, as it was all predictable.
Cussler didn't develop Cabrillo like he has done in other works.
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