Book Overview
A diamond empire run by an evil genius...
A devastating new technology that threatens to annihilate millions... In January 2000, NUMA Special Projects Director Dirk Pitt is called to unravel the mysterious deaths of thousands of marine animals on a remote island in the Antarctic Peninsula. But when he arrives, he uncovers a far more chilling scene: a group of tourists, led by the beautiful Maeve Fletcher, trapped in a deserted whaling station after a tragic incident claims the lives of their cruise ship's crew and other passengers. But this shocking discovery is only the beginning... As Pitt digs deeper, he finds himself engulfed in the dark operation of Maeve's estranged father, Arthur Dorsett, the ruthless head of the global diamond cartel, Dorsett Consolidated Mining. The ingenious Pitt must race to thwart Dorsett's callous plans, before it's too late. From a heart-pounding escape at a high-security Canadian mine to a perilous journey on a tiny boat in shark-infested waters, Dirk Pitt will stop at nothing to save countless innocent lives--both human and animal--from an unimaginable and impending disaster.
Customer Reviews
Rated 3 starsShock Wave: Shockingly Not As Good
I have read several of the Dirk Pitt books and always have been impressed. This book, however, left me wanting something more. The first 100 pages were incredible: action packed and absolutely thrilling. However after that the story became a bit too out there on a consistent basis, and predictable for the most part as well. Still a good read, just not as good as I’m used to from Clive Cussler.
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Rated 5 starsWonderful Wonderful Wondeful
My mom has read Clive CUssler for years. I on the other hand thought the book jackets always sounded a little to action adventurious(SP?) for my taste. Well I picked up this book used and thought why not. I absolutely loved it. I am a fast reader and was completly absorbed into this story and finished it in 2 hours. Dirk Pitt is such a wonderful character he combines all the parts of man you love and hate. As soon as i finished...
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Rated 5 starsThe Best Cussler I've read so Far
You have to take Clive Cussler's books for what they are. He presents his protagonist, Dirk Pitt, as a James Bond type hero except that he operates at sea. A very well written plot with a great ending, unique characters, intense action, make this novel one of Cussler's finest works that I've read so far. However, for some reason, people do not discuss this book as one of Cussler's finest works in the same vein as Sahara...
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Rated 5 starsAnother Cussler great
Clive Cussler has done it again with Shock Wave. Although I was apprehensive about the slow start, once Pitt is introduced it never stops moving. An extended sequence where Pitt and two others are stuck on a small boat seems disconnected from the rest of the book, but it is still very enjoyable. The ending is very tragic and twisted, but it really was the only way to keep Pitt the way we know and love him. I really recommend...
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Rated 5 starsA First Class Dirk Pitt Novel
As an addicted fan of Dirk Pitt novels, I rate this book relative to what I like about the Dirk Pitt books. First, I find Pitt to be a thoroughly enjoyable hero. Second, I like the tying together of a historical perspective with a current theme. Third, Clive Cussler has a good imagination, and he often makes me think about things that I would never have otherwise considered. Fourth, I find my heart pounding and my palms...
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