Piranha, Clive Cussler
Piranha, Clive Cussler
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Piranha

Bestseller

Author: Clive Cussler, Boyd Morrison

Narrator: Scott Brick

Unabridged: 12 hr 5 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Penguin Audio

Published: 05/26/2015


Synopsis

Juan Cabrillo and the crew of the Oregon find themselves exposed when a brilliant scientist blows their cover in this adventure in the #1 New York Times–bestselling series.
 
In 1902, the volcano Mt. Pelée erupts on the island of Martinique, wiping out an entire city of thirty thousand—and sinking a ship carrying a German scientist on the verge of an astonishing breakthrough. More than a century later, Juan Cabrillo will have to deal with that scientist’s legacy.

During a covert operation, Cabrillo and the crew meticulously fake the sinking of the Oregon—but when an unknown adversary tracks them down despite their planning and attempts to assassinate them, Cabrillo and his team struggle to fight back against an enemy who seems to be able to anticipate their every move. They discover that a traitorous American weapons designer has completed the German scientist’s work, and now wields extraordinary power, sending the Oregon on a race against time to stop an attack that could lead to one man ruling over the largest empire the world has ever known.

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 Eli - on February 10, 2021

Another excellent story, the villain/scheme not as believable as past books. First one by Boyd Morrison, so far I prefer Du Brul’s books.......more

Goodreads review by Mike on June 23, 2015

Another great read from the Oregon Files! Piranha will keep you turning pages late into the night. Non-stop action from start to finish!......more

Goodreads review by Julie on March 26, 2020

Scary concept huh?......more

Goodreads review by Laura on November 12, 2015

Not my usual genre. So many of my friends have been gushing over it I though I would give it a go. Glad I did! Loved the fast paced action. Not bored at all. New Clive Cussler fan!......more

Goodreads review by Jean on June 18, 2016

This is book ten in the Oregon series. I saw an ad for book eleven in the series and discovered I had missed reading book ten. It has been awhile since I read a Cussler book. This book follows the Cussler tradition of non-stop action. The characters no sooner get out of one predicament than they plu......more


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Praise for Mirage
 
“Whenever any reader thinks about the ultimate action/adventure books, Clive Cussler is the name that appears in the mind. Mirage is another stunner, full of action, death-defying escapes, heart-stopping scenes, and a cast of characters you will not forget.”—Suspense Magazine
 
“Excellent. Juan Cabrillo is the perfect leader!”—Associated Press