In the ninth gripping thriller in the world famous Dirk Pitt series, the adventurer finds himself in a deadly battle against the darkest forces of international terrorism.

THE HIGH-EXPLOSIVE SECRET OF THE AGES...

391 AD:
Fanatics destroy the greatest storehouse of knowledge and treasure in the ancient world - the mighty library and museum of Alexandria. But a few conspirators secretly remove its most precious items and hide them deep in a specially excavated stronghold...

1991 AD:
A UN plane, with the Secretary-General aboard, crashes in the icy waters of Greenland, brought down by a murderous conspiracy. And trouble-shooter Dirk Pitt is drawn into a deadly battle, against the darkest forces of international terrorism, that could reshape the balance of world power forever.

About the Author

Clive Cussler is the author or co-author of a great number of international bestsellers, including the famous Dirk Pitt (R) adventures, such as Havana Storm; the NUMA (R) Files adventures, most recently The Pharaoh's Secret; the Oregon Files, such as The Emperor's Revenge; the Isaac Bell historical thrillers, which began with The Chase; and the recent Fargo Adventures which lastly included The Solomon Curse. He lives in Arizona.

Reviews

Praise for Clive Cussler:

'Cussler is hard to beat' Daily Mail

'The Adventure King' Sunday Express

'Much fun, crisply told, with exciting special effects' Kirkus Review

'Just about the best storyteller in the business' New York Post

'Clive Cussler is the guy I read' Tom Clancy

'No holds barred adventure ... a souped-up treat' Daily Mirror

'Clive Cussler and Dirk Pitt are the first names in adventure'
Stephen Coonts

'Frightening and full of suspense ... unquestionably entertaining' Daily Express

'Clive Cussler has no equal' Publishers Weekly

Book Information
ISBN 9780008216665
Author Clive Cussler
Format Paperback
Page Count 528
Imprint HarperCollins
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Weight(grams) 310g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 33mm