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Golden Buddha

by Clive Cussler, Craig Dirgo

Series: Oregon Files (1)

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Fiction. Mystery. Thriller. HTML:In the first novel in the #1 New York Times bestselling Oregon Files series, Chairman Juan Cabrillo and his crew are hired by the US government to free Tibet from Chinese control...
The Corporation, a group of highly intelligent and skilled mercenaries, under the leadership of Juan Cabrillo, board a brand new ship. It's a state-of-the-art seagoing marvel with unthinkable technology at its disposal. And it's designed to look like a rusty old lumber hauler. But if Cabrillo and his team plan to make this spy ship their new headquarters, their first mission had better be a success.
With the secret backing of the US government, Cabrillo sets out to put Tibet back in the hands of the Dalai Lama by striking a deal with the Russians and the Chinese. His main negotiating chip is knowledge of a golden Buddha containing records of vast oil reserves in the disputed land. But first, he'll have to locateā??and stealā??the all-important artifact. And there are certain people who would do anything in their power to see him f
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Wow! What a truly horrendous mash of contrived television-grade plots and stereotyped characters and clunky writing. How did this get published? If these guys can get a book into print, I think I can. From what I've read, this is not representative of Clive's writing. I will give him another chance. Please don't read this book. ( )
  zot79 | Aug 20, 2023 |
Just meh. A bunch of details and nothing to make the thing hang together. It's like a bad summer blockbuster - here's a bunch of explosions and car chases, pay no attention to the plot please. I just never really cared what happened. Some promising ideas splattered here and there, and some other oddball stuff that never develop. ( )
  furicle | Aug 5, 2023 |
First in the Oregon Files series. The crew helps return the Dala Lama to Tibet, along with a historical treasure. ( )
  jpsnow | May 17, 2023 |
I've tried most of Clive Cussler's adventure series. Golden Buddha is the 1st book in the Oregon Files. If you like the A-Team on steroids, this is the book for you.

Far-fetched? Nah..... Let's see. A statue of Buddha, stolen from Tibet yonks ago, is auctioned off. Two billionaires bid against each other. A group, who work off the ship, the Oregon, keep track of the sale and buyer. One of them plans to rip off his buyer and run away with his fortune. He also has a fake Buddha. This Buddha will play a role in the return of the Dalai Lama to Tibet.

The Oregon will sail to Macau to get the Buddha, help the CIA overturn Chinese rule in Tibet and so many other things. They have more equipment than the US government and act quicker and more effectively than any army or navy or air force. But other than that, pretty much any ordinary mercenary group with high moral standards.

It's a rollicking adventure, filled with action and intrigue and high tech gimmicks. If you're in the need for saving the earth and you want to just get away from everything for a few hours, try this book. (3.0 stars) ( )
  BillyBob1 | May 15, 2022 |
Action, heist novel. They concoct very elaborate plans. Of course things don't go as plan sometimes, but all ends well.
I listened to this and I felt uncomfortable with the "Asian" accent for the Asian characters. ( )
  nx74defiant | Aug 29, 2021 |
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Fiction. Mystery. Thriller. HTML:In the first novel in the #1 New York Times bestselling Oregon Files series, Chairman Juan Cabrillo and his crew are hired by the US government to free Tibet from Chinese control...
The Corporation, a group of highly intelligent and skilled mercenaries, under the leadership of Juan Cabrillo, board a brand new ship. It's a state-of-the-art seagoing marvel with unthinkable technology at its disposal. And it's designed to look like a rusty old lumber hauler. But if Cabrillo and his team plan to make this spy ship their new headquarters, their first mission had better be a success.
With the secret backing of the US government, Cabrillo sets out to put Tibet back in the hands of the Dalai Lama by striking a deal with the Russians and the Chinese. His main negotiating chip is knowledge of a golden Buddha containing records of vast oil reserves in the disputed land. But first, he'll have to locateā??and stealā??the all-important artifact. And there are certain people who would do anything in their power to see him f

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