Black Wind, Clive Cussler
Black Wind, Clive Cussler
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Black Wind

Author: Clive Cussler, Dirk Cussler

Narrator: Ron McLarty

Abridged: 6 hr 10 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Penguin Audio

Published: 11/30/2004


Synopsis

Legendary oceanographer Dirk Pitt must work with his children to unravel old battle plans from WWII to prevent a present-day massacre in this novel in the #1 New York Times-bestselling adventure series.

In the waning days of World War II, the Japanese tried a last desperate measure. Kept secret from all but a few select officials, two submarines were sent to the West Coast of the United States, their cargo a revolutionary new strain of biological virus, their mission to unleash hell.

Neither sub made it to the designated target.But that does not mean they were lost.

Someone knows about the subs and what they carried, knows too where they might be, and has an extraordinary plan in mind for the prize inside—a plan that could reshape America, and the world, as we know it. All that stands in the way are three people: a marine biologist named Summer, a marine engineer named Dirk . . . and their father, Dirk Pitt, the new head of NUMA.
   
Pitt has faced devastating enemies before, has even teamed up with his children to track them down. But never before has he encountered such pure evil—until now.

About Clive Cussler

During a very active, interesting life, author. Clive Cussler became interested in writing. He was in the Air Force during the Korean War followed by a career in advertising writing award winning commercials. In 1996 he wrote his first notification work, The Sea Hunters. From that work he was awarded a Doctor of Letters degree, with his work being accepted in lieu of a thesis. Then, in 2002 he was awarded the Naval Heritage Award for his efforts in the subject of marine exploration. He is also a Fellow in three prestigious marine organizations.

In keeping with his marine interests, his books revolved around character, Dirk Pitt, who was a marine engineer, government agent, and adventurer. His first two novels were more traditional maritime thrillers, but the third, Raise the Titanic, established his iconic style.....a blend of high adventure and high technology involving villains, sunken treasure, and beautiful women.

Cussler writes in the style like fellow authors, Michael Crichton, creating techno - thrillers that do not depend on any certain settings with great spectacular and outlandish plot devices. He has had more than seventeen titles on the New York Times fiction best seller list.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Glen on September 20, 2017

Time for another Clive Cussler Wednesday! During World War 2, a Japanese submarine off the west coast of the US is sunk. It contains some kind of germ warfare. Now years later, some group wants to use it for their own ends. The Dirks Pitt and company have to save us all again! Pretty exciting. Most of......more

Goodreads review by Travis on February 09, 2016

Cheesy beyond all reasoning. If you like seeing super-classic evil dudes with nefarious plots waging war against chivalrous, daring, uber-lucky, hyper-intelligent (when they aren't putting themselves in danger for absolutely no reason), lady-killer heroes who can do everything James Bond can without......more

Goodreads review by Corey on May 10, 2019

It's been so long since I've read a Clive Cussler/Dirk Pitt adventure, and I've read many mixed reviews on the ones Cussler has written with his son Dirk Cussler, so I was a little hesitant reading Black Wind, but I didn't come back disappointed, so I'm happy to say You've still got it Clive!! In the......more

Goodreads review by Christian on June 22, 2018

More entertaining the second time around I enjoyed "Black Wind" more on this go-around than I did the first time I read it (circa 2005), partially because the plot line seems more timely than ever now with North Korea being such a major news item, but there are still some technical gaffes (explained......more

Goodreads review by Jay on June 24, 2017

Another fun read from Cussler with the usual cast of characters and all the action and adventure you expect.......more


Quotes

“CUSSLER HAS NO EQUAL.”—Publishers Weekly