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Arctic Drift (A Dirk Pitt Novel, #20) (Dirk Pitt Novels)
Arctic Drift (A Dirk Pitt Novel #20) (Dirk Pitt Novels) | 
 enlarge | Authors: Clive Cussler, Dirk Cussler
Publisher: Putnam Adult
Category: Book
List Price: $27.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  37 reviews
Media: Hardcover
Reading Level: Young Adult
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 528
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.6
Dimensions (in): 9.2 x 6.8 x 1.8
ISBN: 0399155295
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN: 9780399155291
Publication Date: November 25, 2008
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As with all Clive Cusslers dazzling Dirk Pitt novels, critics said Treasure of Khan amazes, informs and entertains (IPublishers Weekly/I), the action zipping along until a final powerhouse showdown (IEntertainment Weekly/I). Whats not to like? proclaimed the ILos Angeles Times/Iand hundreds of thousands of readers agreed.BRBR In his new novel, howeverthe twentieth Dirk Pitt adventure Cussler may have topped even himself.BRBR A potential breakthrough discovery to reverse global warming . . . a series of unexplained sudden deaths in British Columbia . . . a rash of international incidents between the United States and one of its closest allies that threatens to erupt into an actual shooting war . . . NUMA director Dirk Pitt and his children, Dirk. Jr. and Summer, have reason to believe theres a connection here somewhere, but they also know they have very little time to find it before events escalate out of control. Their only real clue might just be a mysterious silvery mineral traced to a long-ago expedition in search of the fabled Northwest Passage. But no one survived from that doomed mission, captain and crew perished to a manand if Pitt and his colleague Al Giordino arent careful, the very same fate may await them.BRBR Filled with the breathtaking suspense and audacious imagination that have become his hallmarks, this is a tour de force further proof that when it comes to adventure writing, nobody beats Clive Cussler.
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 Don't Blame CUSSLER for KINDLE! December 1, 2008
19 out of 22 found this review helpful
Please stop putting bad reviews of Kindle on the Arctic Drift page! If you are dissatisfied with your Kindle deal, then give the Kindle a bad review. Your Kindle issues have nothing to do with the quality of Cussler's writing.br /Cussler has long been my favorite author, and I was shocked to see such a bad rating on Amazon for this book. I'm glad I took the time to read the reviews, and see that your dissatisfaction is not with Arctic Drift. (Personally, I think even 9.99 is too much to pay for an electronic book you can't read at the beach or share with a friend!) But it's well worth the $16.77 to have the latest Dirk Pitt novel in hand!
Classical Cussler December 1, 2008
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
When I pick up a Clive Cussler novel, I have certain expectations, and this novel, though formulaic, meets and even exceeds each one. I read this over the Thanksgiving holiday and was thoroughly entertained. br /br /Low ratings from previous reviewers comes from the Kindle version, and the pricing, not the novel.
Pitt and much more December 8, 2008
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
The followers of Clive Cussler will find Arctic Drift to be an enjoyable, entertaining book. Not surprisingly, it is a classic Cussler story of good versus evil, with Dirk Pitt and Al Giordino again fighting against tremendous odds and calmly face down death repeatedly as they battle another wicked megalomaniac. Despite the adherence to his standard formula, Cussler brings a believable plot (as opposed to some previous works that really stretched the realm of reasonableness) that is filled with all of the action, suspense, and frequent plot twists that have become his trademark. To his credit, Cussler continues to dedicate more pages to a broadening cast of characters including Pitt's twin children, Dirk and Summer. All-in-all, if you have enjoyed the adventures of Pitt and Giordino over the years, Arctic Drift should keep you turning the pages as well.
Another warming tale December 9, 2008
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
The Cusslers are back and this latest installment jumps on the global warming bandwagon. Mixing the inevitable corporate greed, a meglomaniacal CEO, the next alchemical solution of our energy problems, a pop at Canada, and a heady dose of the mysterious disappearance of the English Arctic explorer, Franklin, and you get the tried and enjoyably trusted plot method of Cussler.br /The premise is somewhat intriguing this time as Dirk Jr and Summer offer a cameo role off the Canadian coast coming across with a mysterious gas that kills all those who come into contact with it. The inevitable Hardy Boy curiosity that abounds in these two coupled with a scientific discovery that means carbon waste can be extinguished completely with the use of the precious element, Rubidium, leads us into the chase for what is believed to be the last remaining accessible source of clean energy on the planet. And where might this be?br /The Arctic.br /What follows is a touch more grandiose than the usual adventure as Dirk and Al find themselves up against the deadly - yet with that inevitable touch of over-confidence - assassin Zak who is racing to find the source and attempting to start a major war between the North American countries as each founders on energy and political issues.br /Much derring-do underwater, ship dockyard fights, car chases, intellectual posturing, near death escapes and gourmandizing follow with the extra excitement of a US Ops rescue attempt that goes badly wrong. This leads our trusted duo to the scene of all crimes to foil the bad guys, uncover the mystery and save the planet. All in a day's work.br /I have to say, Cussler's brilliant. You can be labouring through a novel you feel you OUGHT to read then spot the latest Cussler sitting proud in the bookshop and drop everything to buy it and start what you know is a thoroughly enjoyable read that will bring a smile to the lips for a while.br /Carry on, Mr Cussler, may the adventures never stop.
A modern Pitt Novel! December 26, 2008
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
I've read all the Cussler novels and found this one to be much more enjoyable and modern (as my title line suggests) than the other Pitt novels he has written the past ten years. Yes, it's true as one reviewer stated - not as much swagger - but I believe this theme in general, as well as the line of work of Pitt's children will bring in more readers that have not read Cussler before. In addition, some of Cussler's earlier works stand out more but this is still a fun read. br /br /These books are great oceanography meets Indiana Jones. Fun read - definitely in the adventure genre - but as this novel brings a more modern (global environmental crises - fossil fuel - carbon emissions) theme - it's heading in the right direction. I believe having both Dirk and Clive write the book makes it more new. The older books can stand on their own - but this brings an interesting and easy twist. I think new readers who have not read Cussler will enjoy the science adventure aspects of the book.
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