Journey of the Pharaohs, Clive Cussler
Journey of the Pharaohs, Clive Cussler
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Journey of the Pharaohs

Bestseller

Author: Clive Cussler, Graham Brown

Narrator: Scott Brick

Unabridged: 9 hr 55 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Penguin Audio

Published: 03/10/2020


Synopsis

Kurt Austin and the NUMA crew risk everything to stop a cutthroat arms dealer from stealing a priceless ancient treasure in the thrilling new novel from the #1 New York Times-bestselling grand master of adventure.

In 1074 B.C., vast treasures disappear from the tombs of Egyptian Pharaohs. In 1927, a daredevil American aviator vanishes on an attempted transcontinental flight. And in the present day, a fishing trawler--along with its mysterious cargo--sinks off the coast of Scotland. How are these three mysterious events connected? And, more importantly, what do they mean for Kurt Austin and his NUMA team?

As they search for answers, the NUMA squad join the agents of the British MI5 to take on a wide-reaching international conspiracy. Their common enemy is the Bloodstone Group, a conglomerate of arms dealers and thieves attempting to steal ancient relics on both sides of the Atlantic. Kurt and his team soon find themselves wrapped up in a treacherous treasure hunt as they race to find the lost Egyptian riches. . . before they fall into the wrong hands.

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 Nick on March 12, 2020

You can never be sure with these book mills that churn out novel after novel under the name of a successful author, but this might very well be the last Clive Cussler novel ever. On the other hand, there are plenty authors that have passed away and still publish an impressive body of work each year......more

Goodreads review by Lynn on March 12, 2020

Cussler may be an acquired taste—which takes nothing away from his success and the devotion of so many fans. I've been meaning to read one of his books, and his last (he passed away recently) combines two of my interests—Egypt and archaeology—so I ordered it. Although I read thriller, mystery, and su......more

Goodreads review by Kate on April 25, 2020

This is sadly the last Clive Cussler novel to be published before his death earlier this year. I'm sure that his plentiful series will continue thanks to his co-authors, including his son, but there was such sadness reading Journey of the Pharaohs. I am delighted to report, though, that poignantly t......more

Goodreads review by Glen on June 14, 2020

Probably the last book written before Cussler's death, this is the best Kurt Austin book so far. I didn't feel like I should be reading about Dirk Pitt instead. A Pharaoh like Egyptian hid his treasure somewhere, and a group of mercenaries are going to find it. Kurt Austin gets in the middle of thing......more

Goodreads review by Kathy on April 09, 2020

Seventeenth in The NUMA Files action thriller series and revolving around Kurt Austin and his partner, Joe Zavala. My Take It's starts with a daring and brilliant rescue...very Kurt and Joe. Then it segues too easily into Kurt and Joe being loaned out to MI5. Oh, well. There's still plenty of exciteme......more


Quotes

“This nonstop thrill ride will leave readers breathless.”--Associated Press

“Fast-paced, nonstop fun. Cussler fans will gobble it up.”--Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

"Lively. . . The twist ending fits neatly into the Cussler canon. Series fans will be pleased.”--Publishers Weekly