Celtic Empire, Clive Cussler
Celtic Empire, Clive Cussler
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Celtic Empire

Bestseller

Author: Clive Cussler, Dirk Cussler

Narrator: Scott Brick

Unabridged: 10 hr 20 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Penguin Audio

Published: 03/19/2019


Synopsis

Clive Cussler, "The Grand Master of Adventure," sends his intrepid heroes Dirk Pitt and Al Giordino on their wildest, boldest mission into the ancient world, unlocking extraordinary secrets and solving hideous crimes. Another fabulous read from the most beloved series from the #1 New York Times-bestselling author.

The murders of a team of United Nations scientists in El Salvador. . . A deadly collision in the waterways off the city of Detroit. . . An attack by tomb raiders on an archaeological site along the banks of the Nile. . . Is there a link between these violent events? The answer may lie in the tale of an Egyptian princess forced to flee the armies of her father three thousand years ago.

During what was supposed to be a routine investigation in South America, NUMA Director Dirk Pitt finds himself embroiled in an international mystery, one that will lead him across the world and which will threaten everyone and everything he knows--most importantly, his own family. Pitt travels to Scotland in search of answers about the spread of an unknown disease and the shadowy bioremediation company that may be behind it. Meanwhile, his son and daughter face a threat of their own when the discoveries they have made in an Egyptian tomb put killers on their trail. These seemingly unrelated riddles come together in a stunning showdown on the rocky isles of Ireland, where only the Pitts can unravel the secrets of an ancient enigma that could change the very future of mankind.

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 Robert on April 20, 2019

(Clive throws darts at map) Egypt and.....Scotland. (Clive randomly scrolls Wikipedia for both locations) Tutankhamen and Loch Ness. (Clive rolls dice and picks a page from the newspaper) Plant-based medicine! (Clive buys another vintage car)......more

Goodreads review by Skip on May 02, 2019

Yes, OK, the Cusslers write formulaic books: exotic locales and cars, murderous villians, ancient history impacting the modern world, action on or under the high seas. In this one, a waterborne bacteria is being systematically released into sources in several countries around the world. Dirk Pitt Sr......more

Goodreads review by Jerry on March 05, 2022

What a great read. I'll always miss Clive Cussler, but he will live on through his writings.......more

Goodreads review by Howard on October 11, 2021

4.5 Stars for Celtic Empire: Dirk Pitt Adventure by Clive Cussler and Dirk Cussler read by Scott Brick. Another great Dirk Pitt story. This is one of my favorite series when I need some adventure. I love all of the history that they integrate into these stories. And Scott Brick does a wonderful job......more

Goodreads review by Glen on May 23, 2019

The latest Dirk Pitt novel. There's shenanigans in Scotland, and tomb raiders try to raid an archaeological dig. The Pitts are around, though, and put the kibosh on the scheme. Eventually father and progeny reunite, and put the final nail in the coffin. Not bad, but going through the motions, mainly.......more


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Praise for Celtic Empire

“The scene settings are colorful, the characters appealing or despicable as needed....One darned thing after another keeps the Pitts in peril and will keep readers turning the pages.”Kirkus Reviews

“Cussler’s 25th Dirk Pitt novel has a little bit of everything that helped make the character, who the Associated Press once called the 'oceanic answer to Indiana Jones,' a household name to begin with—including lots of cutting-edge science and plenty of action.”The Real Book Spy

Celtic Empire is some of the best work between Clive and Dirk Cussler in years—proving that Dirk Pitt, one of the thriller genre’s premier heroes, has plenty more adventures left in him moving forward.”—Crime Reads