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Loading... Piranha (The Oregon Files) (edition 2016)by Clive Cussler (Author)
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Piranha (The Oregon Files) is an adventure story that from the first page through the last keeps the reader entertained. There are several stories that intertwine and are concluded in the end. It takes place in present day time. Clive Cussler and Boyd Morrison have a large knowledge on weaponry, boats, war tactics, political personalities, cuisine, wine, pop culture, and an exceedingly large vocabulary. which makes the book fun to read. The book gets five stars here for a great adventure and is highly recommended. no reviews | add a review
Belongs to SeriesOregon Files (10)
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Thriller.
HTML: Juan Cabrillo and the crew of the Oregon find themselves exposed when a brilliant scientist blows their cover in the #1 New York Timesâ??bestselling series by the grand master of adventure. No library descriptions found. |
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The first half of the book is really a mystery: who is behind the Venezuelan smuggling operation Juan Cabrillo and his crew disrupt and goad into 'sinking' the Oregon? How is this adversary tracking their every move? And why are they so desperate to assassinate them? Solving the mystery involves action, close calls and quick thinking. The characters are likable and pretty believable. The technobabble is rich and realistic.
Of course there is a megalomaniac with an implausible toy out to rule the world. The second half of the book is the quest to hunt him down and outwit him. Accept the premise and it's a fine action adventure, worthy of James Bond or Mission: Impossible. One complaint is that there are too many crew members on the ship to keep straight in my head. I just had to ignore the diversity and focus on the mission. Another distraction for me was the inconsistency of the bad guy's toy. It didn't operate like I would have envisioned. But those are quibbles.
Strap in, hold on, and watch for the appearance of Morrison's hero, Tyler Locke. ( )