Clive Cussler and Paul Kemprecos - Blue Gold: A Kurt Austin Adventure

Pros: Adventures of two NUMA marine-biologists as they attempt to stop a eco-extortionist's plan.

Cons: None that I could find

The Bottom Line: From the mysterious jungles of Venezuela to the shores of Lake Tahoe, this adventure from the Kurt Austin series keeps you spellbound.

Review: This is the first book that I have read by CLIVE CUSSLER. My husband went into the hospital and someone gave him this book to read so I started reading it myself.

BLUE GOLD is part of the KURT AUSTIN adventure series. Kurt is a marine...

Pros: Another great novel in the classic Cussler style.

Cons: None

The Bottom Line: Another knock-out by Cussler, introduces a new hero that is sure to make it especially interesting for current fans.

Review: Stories of the Sea have held a fascination for as long as stories have been told. The Sea is a mystery and captures our imaginations. Clive Cussler is the current master of this genre.

Clive brings us a new 'super hero' in this novel, along...

Pros: Unique and inventive plot

Cons: New characters sound just like the old

The Bottom Line: You might like this if its your first Cussler novel, but the Dirk Pitt series is much better

Review: It's pretty rare when I get to be the first reviewer on a book. Though three people are ahead of me on this one, I might as well be the first. Two reviewers didn't give enough information and the third has never read a Clive Cussler novel before this...

Pros: Vivid descriptions, classic Cussler story construction

Cons: Very similar characters to the "Dirk Pitt" novels, shallow storyline

The Bottom Line: Although the characters are unimaginative and the plot is shallow, Cussler's descriptive style makes Blue Gold a fun diversion.

Review: Note: Although Epinions is calling this book Numa Files, the book depicted in the product image is Blue Gold: A Novel From The NUMA Files by Clive Cussler and Paul Kemprecos. That's what this opinion is based upon.

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Pros: engaging story; a little creative

Cons: characters are identical to Dirk Pitt stories

The Bottom Line: Okay. If you like Dirk Pitt, it could go either way.

Review: Summary: Kurt Austin and his partner Joe Zavala are agents of NUMA (the National Underwater and Marine Agency) who also happen to moonlight as both high speed boat racers. When their boat race takes a harrowing turn, they are turned onto something ...