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by Clive Cussler (Author) "THE LONE SHIP bearing down on the Faroe Islands looked like the loser in a paintball fight ..." (more)
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Cussler's multitude of fans arrive at the table expecting a roiling stew of seafaring adventure, exotic travel destinations, cutting-edge science, a splash of romance and insider tips on food and drink. In this latest starring series hero Kurt Austin (Fire Ice; Blue Gold), readers will find all their expectations extravagantly fulfilled. The bronzed, rugged Austin, leader of the NUMA (National Underwater and Marine Agency) Special Assignments Team, and his partner, Joe Zavala, are called in to free survivors trapped inside a Danish warship sunk after a collision with the flagship of the radical environmentalist group Sentinels of the Sea. After a successful rescue, Austin's investigations lead him from the haughty environmentalists to the Oceanus Corporation, a shadowy fish farming organization: "A miasma of pure evil seemed to hang over the Oceanus operation." Austin sneaks into one of the fish farms on a solo recon and is nearly killed by the swarthy, black-clad, facially tattooed Eskimos of the evil Kiolya tribe who guard the company's many operations. The Kiolyas are led by albino madman Toonook, a genius fish geneticist who has engineered members of the harmless salmon family into a breed of 10-foot, piranha-like Frankenfish. All the villains have satanic smiles and pitiless eyes, and snarl their dialogue. If it all sounds highly preposterous, it is, but Cussler manages with his usual aplomb, impressively juggling his plots and bringing everyone home in an action-fueled, rip-roaring finale in which evil doers are soundly defeated and swashbuckling heroes reign supreme. Who would have guessed that the world of high-stakes fish farming could be so thrilling?
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Adult/High School-Kurt Austin and his partner, Joe Zavala, of the National Underwater and Marine Agency, receive a frantic call about a crew trapped inside a sunken ship off the Faroe Islands. Using cutting-edge technology, they pull off the rescue with a new submersible, only to find themselves involved with members of an environmental group and, at the same time, up against the mysterious Oceanus Corporation. After several attempts by Austin at industrial espionage to gain information about Oceanus, he and Zavala, other members of NUMA, and select individuals from the environmental group unite in their attempts to prevent the corporation from unleashing hundreds of genetically altered, large white fish into the oceans. Starting with historical background, the authors smoothly move the story into the contemporary plot. The information about genetically altered fish provides enough detail for understanding events without overwhelming readers. Myriad secondary plots supplement the main one, and lots of action keeps the story moving at a swift pace. Cussler and Kemprecos have a gift for fitting history, science, and action into an interesting story, and this book is an example of their best efforts.
Pam Johnson, Fairfax County Public Library, VA
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1.0 out of 5 stars Laughable at Best, Jul 15 2004
By Matthew J. Deegan "mateo" (Irving, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: White Death (Mass Market Paperback)
It's easy for the reader to enjoy a Clive Cussler novel, as long as one takes it for what it really is: a comic farce of an adventure story. I never grow weary of the heroic adventures of DirKurt and AlJoe. From the neverending billion to one chances for survival which always pan out for the good guys, to the downright laughable cast of evil characters who never fail to perform the classic evildoer blunder of "here's my plan, now ponder your fate while I leave you unattended". Throw in the fact there isn't a single person on the planet who can out(fill in skill here) DirKurt and AlJoe, using their natural and honed talents, plus that heapin' helpin' of good ole American gumption, and you get a novel which produces rolling belly laughs from even the most hardened reader.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Reads like Austin Powers trying to be serious, Jul 9 2004
By Paul Skinner (Manassas, Virginia United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: White Death (Mass Market Paperback)
When the Eskimo villain captured our hero, Kurt Austin (or is it Austin Powers?), I expected him to say, "Welcome to my evil lair." He even had his own form of ill tempered sea bass! I'm sorry, but this thing read like a farce. Dog sleds in downtown DC? Mutant fish that may take over the world? Give me a break. Furthermore, the book was just plain boring. The action was only compelling in a few sections (unlike most of Cussler's books).
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2.0 out of 5 stars If you've read others by Cussler, don't bother with this one, Jul 4 2004
By S. Lyons (Sugar Hill, GA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: White Death (Mass Market Paperback)
If you've ever read a Clive Cussler book, don't waste your money on this one, it is the same old story. In this book, an evil corporation is threatening to take over the seas and destroy the environment. Kurt Austin is called in to save the day -- are you asleep yet?

I give this book two stars because it is ok if it is your first Cussler book. I've read several of his books however, and this one was a waste of time for me. The ending is pretty corny as well. I don't think I'll bother with any more Cussler books for awhile.

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2.0 out of 5 stars Confirmed
I have been reading Dirk Pitt novels since the beginning. I even relate myself a little with Pitt having had a not dissimilar background and interestes, not to mention green eyes... Read more
Published on Jul 1 2004 by Alexander E. Paulsen

1.0 out of 5 stars My Lost Innocence
Others can provide spoilers for this story. I'll just disabuse the reader.
You think you learned some tidbits of history, culture and geography from Dirk Pitt, don't you? Read more
Published on Jun 29 2004 by Michael Rokeby

1.0 out of 5 stars Horible
for clive cussler, i expect much more than this. i must admitt, though, that i am a fan of Dirk Pitt and dislike this Cussler character, Kurt Austin
Published on Jun 27 2004

4.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining gap between Dirk novels
Yes, that is Clive Cussler's name in enormous letters, but one needs to merely read one page to know he isn't the author of this book (of course, we all know that already). Read more
Published on Jun 24 2004 by Beamer

4.0 out of 5 stars Still good - but losing its luster
I've always enjoyed Cussler's books, and have always felt that they maintained their enjoyability - despite many people saying that Cussler had lost his luster. Read more
Published on Jun 23 2004

3.0 out of 5 stars Oh! Where is Dirk Pitt
I started reading Dirk Pitt novels back in High School (over 25 years ago!) and over the years I could not wait for the next installment. Read more
Published on Jun 10 2004 by Jason Webster

4.0 out of 5 stars White Dearth
Clive Cussler brings together the explosive action of the ocean and a sunken ship, are there people still alive down there or have they seen the last sunset. Read more
Published on Jun 3 2004 by L. Hobson

4.0 out of 5 stars Not as good as a Pitt novel, but still great
"White Death" is another of the NUMA franchise books - stories written by Cussler and Paul Kamprecos which star characters from the "National Underwater & Marine Agency". Read more
Published on May 28 2004 by Rottenberg's rotten book review

3.0 out of 5 stars Better than the last Pitt novels
Having read all of the Pitt and Austin novels, I would put this in the middle of the road, not as good as the early Cussler adventures, but not nearly as flat as the last couple... Read more
Published on April 12 2004 by Steven W. Roark

2.0 out of 5 stars This story was too much...
Clive if you would have left out the Basques and the Germans then the balance of the story would have been enough. Read more
Published on Mar 22 2004 by Pat Garrett

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