The Solomon Curse, Clive Cussler
The Solomon Curse, Clive Cussler
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The Solomon Curse

Bestseller

Author: Clive Cussler, Russell Blake

Narrator: Scott Brick

Unabridged: 11 hr 46 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Penguin Audio

Published: 09/01/2015

Synopsis

Sam and Remi Fargo search for a legendary lost city in this thrilling adventure from the #1 New York Times–bestselling author.
 
Husband-and-wife treasure-hunting team Sam and Remi Fargo have heard many rumors about the bay off Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands. Some say it was the site of the vanished empire of the Solomon king and that great treasure lies beneath the waters. Others say terrible things happened here, atrocities and disappearances at the hands of cannibal giants, and those who venture there do not return. It is cursed.

The Fargos can’t resist the mystery, but their exploration takes a turn when islanders start disappearing. Soon the pair learn there may be truth behind the fables. Clues and whispers lead them on a hunt from the Solomons to Australia to Japan, and what they find at the end of the trail is both wonderful and monstrous—and like nothing they have ever seen before.

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 Wayland on December 02, 2015

I've enjoyed this series, but this was not one of the better ones. I'm not sure if this is the same cowriter as the others, but this book needed another pass at the editor level. There are a lot of repeated phrases. A particular politician is "one of the good ones" a few times. Someone trying to not......more

Goodreads review by Mike on September 18, 2015

Another non stop ACTION thriller featuring the Fargo' s. Kept me interested from start to finish!......more

Goodreads review by Jerry on March 04, 2020

Good...but I've read better from this author.......more

Goodreads review by John on October 18, 2015

The Sam & Remi Fargo novels are almost cookie-cutter. They get involved in a problem in an inaccessible, out-of-the-way location. They manage to get all of the material and equipment needed to get out of the situation. The prime mover in this series is really Selma, their office/research manager. Se......more

Goodreads review by Craig on November 03, 2015

A pretty good read although the ending felt like it left you hanging and was sudden. It followed the standard course of Cussler's book and I liked that it allowed me to read without much thought and escape for a few hours each night while I read.......more

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Praise for THE SOLOMON CURSE

“Cussler and Blake have given us another riveting thriller. Sam and Remi are fearless, honest, curious, and resourceful in all situations. Fasten your seat belt for this wonderful read!” — Library Journal

“Scenes, settings, and action are graphic-novel worthy, from sweat-stained jungle treks to bad-guy confrontations, all laced with historical factoids and a soupçon of fantasy for across-the-board appeal. Cussler and Company continue the winning formula, and this jungle episode, featuring exotic locales and an interesting back story, will satisfy the cravings of every fan.” — Kirkus Reviews

Other Praise for Clive Cussler

“The Mayan Secrets is the best of the series so far. The story and characters gel into an adventure that feels like Cussler’s Dirk Pitt adventures. The end result is a blast.” —Associated Press
 
“Sam and Remi Fargo wield automatic weapons as well as they do metal detectors. This adventure series stands as one of the crown jewels in the Cussler empire.” —Publishers Weekly
     
“In The Eye of Heaven, Cussler’s blissfully wedded, globe-trotting treasure hunters return for another round of stupendous discoveries and narrow escapes. The two are fabulously wealthy, accomplished, brilliant, attractive, resourceful, courageous, and unfailingly virtuous, with a crackling mutual attraction.”—Kirkus Reviews
 
“A fun blend of history and mystery…an energetic Cussler actioner with enough character development to give it dramatic weight.”—Booklist

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