The Tombs, Clive Cussler
The Tombs, Clive Cussler
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The Tombs

Author: Clive Cussler, Thomas Perry

Narrator: Scott Brick

Unabridged: 11 hr 22 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Penguin Audio

Published: 09/04/2012

Synopsis

Husband-and-wife team Sam and Remi Fargo are stuck between a vicious businessman and clumsy amateur treasure hunters in the race to find the famed burial site of Attila the Hun in this #1 New York Times-bestselling series.

When an archeologist friend requests their help to excavate a top-secret historical site, the Fargos are intrigued. But they have no idea that their discoveries will set them on a hunt for a prize beyond all imagination.

The clues point to the hidden tomb of Attila the Hun, who was reportedly buried with a vast fortune of gold, jewels, and plunder: a bounty that has never been found.

As they follow a trail throughout Europe, it leads them not to one tomb, but five. The Fargos also find themselves pitted against a thieving group of treasure hunters, a cunning Russian businessman, and a ruthless Hungarian who claims direct descent from Attila himself—and will stop at nothing to achieve his destiny…

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 James on March 02, 2020

I became fascinated by the history of Attila the Hun. Could I be related to him too? :) Gread adventure novel. Picked it up in an airport bookstore as I didn't have anything ready at home to take with me. Good pacing, interesting history. Main characters were ok, but not amazing. About Me Fo......more

Goodreads review by Jerry on July 22, 2023

An exciting adventure yarn. Better yet, the content was cleaner than in the last entry in this series that I read.......more

Goodreads review by Kathy on October 22, 2012

Fourth in the Fargo Adventure suspense series revolving around Sam and Remi Fargo, wealthy treasure hunters with a reputation for success. My Take What a disappointment! I have to wonder if Cussler had anything to do with writing this other than putting his name on the cover. It could be unfair of me......more

Goodreads review by Douglas on November 13, 2013

I gave this 2 stars, only because I have always enjoyed CC's books, but this one was pretty much a disaster. It sped through each little Fargo adventure, but dragged on with facts about Attila the Hun and other useless information. If all chapters read like the last 3 it could have been a decent book......more

Goodreads review by Linda on July 25, 2016

There are just so many things wrong with The Tombs that it makes me tired just to think about articulating it all, and this book really isn’t worth that much thought. Other reviews have pointed out all the flaws. I say ditto. As action-adventure goes, I could have done better, but this is fine in a......more

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Praise for The Tombs:

"This adventure series stands as one of the crown jewels in the Cussler empire."—Publishers Weekly


Praise for The Tombs:

"This adventure series stands as one of the crown jewels in the Cussler empire."—Publishers Weekly

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