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This was my first exposure to the Oregon Files, but based on previous Cussler books, I was looking forward to another interesting adventure. Maybe I am not used to so many things going on in one chapter, or maybe the writing is truncated and choppy. At first glance, the book is packed with excitement, good character development and fast paced story. Unfortunately, I found all the different story lines difficult to follow. Despite this, I was able to enjoy the book and look forward to my next Oregon Files adventure.
A super-secret organization called The Corporation has been hired to help return the Dalai Lama to Tibet. In order to do so, they must first steal a large statue (the Golden Buddha) and utilize contents hidden inside long ago to achieve that end.Known primarily for his NUMA/Dirk Pitt novels, this one has Clive Cussler working with Craig Dirgo on a new series with a side character from a previous NUMA story.Another ridiculous but fairly entertaining story from Cussler where the heroes have unlimited ability, finances and connections. If you enjoy his other work, then you will probably enjoy this as well.
I recently tried to order an advertised Amazon hardcover book. Either Amazon.com does not know what a hardcover book is or they do not know what they are selling. After three failed attempts at getting the hard cover book I wanted, I have given up. I must say Amazon is very good about returning purchases, I just wish they were better at getting the right stuff delivered.
Up to that point seemed like a readable piece. Very little profanity. 'Twas a story that was as expected. Not what I expected after reading my first book of Mr. Nothing using the Lords name in vain. The ending left me hanging as the story just ended without any real ending. Cussler'.Was somewhat of a dissapointment. But I still have several of his to read so am holding off any final judgment of this author.
I've read most of Cussler's works and most of them keep me on the edge of my seat. It definitely isn't like reading one he did with Jack Du Brul. It was very jerky, to say the least.
It's got way too many characters to keep up with besides the standard Oregon crew. Cussler didn't develop Cabrillo like he has done in other works. Not this one.
I was tempted to skip pages, which in itself, tells you something. From some stage after the halfway point, I found myself almost dozing, as it was all predictable. Cussler tried to sew up a story that had a zillion subplots and characters.
Maybe the problem lies with his partner. If this was the first Cussler I read, I'd move on to another author.
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