White Death.Clive Cussler Clive Eric Cussler (born July 15, 1931 in Aurora, Illinois)[1][2] is an American adventure novelist and successful marine archaeologist. Biography Clive Cussler was born in Aurora, Illinois and grew up in Alhambra, California. , with Paul Kemprecos Paul Kemprecos is an American writer of mysteries and adventure stories. He is a Shamus Award-winning author of six underwater detective thrillers, and has been co-writing with Clive Cussler the "NUMA Files" novels, which focus on Kurt Austin, head of NUMA's Special Assignments . 2003. Read by Scott Brick. 9 tapes. 13 hrs. Putnam Berkley Audio. 0-399-15065-x. $44.95. Cardboard, plastic; plot, author notes. SA Historical events, 400 years apart, converge in the 21st century, and Kurt Austin with his colleague Joe Zavala just happen to be there to figure it all out. Environmentalist environmentalist a person with an interest and knowledge about the interaction of humans and animals with the environment. (and, some think, eco-terrorist) Marcus Ryan, captain of the sabotaged Sea Sentinel, accidentally rams a Danish ship while he is trying to protect marine life in the Faroe Islands. Of course, as with any novel Cussler is involved with, that is only the beginning. Kurt Austin and friend, with the aid of a new submersible submersible, small, mobile undersea research vessel capable of functioning in the ocean depths. Development of a great variety of submersibles during the later 1950s and 1960s came about as a result of improved technology and in response to a demonstrated need for vehicle, save the Danish captain and members of his crew in a daring underwater rescue. But it is what is behind all this that is the real danger. A villainous, egomaniacal mad scientist is out to take over the worldwide fishing industry by genetically creating monster fish. As usual, wild exploits and hairbreadth hair·breadth adj. Extremely close: a hairbreadth escape. n. Variant of hairsbreadth. escapes follow. Brick perfectly captures the voice and tone of all the characters, no matter what nationality or gender. He sets a pace that moves along but at the same time keeps the suspense taut. Good listening all around. Mary Purucker, Beverly Hills P.L., Beverly Hills, CA |
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