Shock Wave's plot is fresh, however the ongoing torture that Pitt endures through the book is somewhat over the top. In the past Pitt has been through some pretty gruelling experiences and in Shock Wave Pitt faces his toughest challenges yet. Cussler tends to stretch the scenes out, creating a heavy going action novel, with the required cliffhangers peppered throughout. The good news is that the villains of the piece are nefarious and loathsome - just right. Overall, Shock Wave isn't the easiest Dirk Pitt adventure to read, however it will keep you going until the end. ( )

I felt this book got close to a scene in Sahara when Dirk Pitt was stuck in the middle of the ocean with hardley any supplies. ( )

Dirk Pitt researches destructive ultrasonic waves and diamond cartels. ( )

Nothing unexpected in this book... just like the other Dirk Pitt novels... ( )

Adventure/Thriller, Fun to listen to on tape or cd ( )