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Serpent (NUMA Files, Bk 1)
Serpent - NUMA Files, Bk 1
Author: Clive Cussler, Paul Kemprecos
When Kurt Austin, the leader of a courageous National Underwater & Marine Agency exploration team, rescues beautiful marine archaeologist Nina Kirov off the coast of Morocco, he becomes the next target of Texas industrialist Don Halcon. A madman bent on carving a new nation out of the southwestern United States and Mexico, Halcon's schem...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780671026707
ISBN-10: 0671026704
Publication Date: 6/1/1999
Pages: 480
Rating:
  • Currently 4.1/5 Stars.
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4.1 stars, based on 52 ratings
Publisher: Pocket
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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reviewed Serpent (NUMA Files, Bk 1) on + 67 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
Great for any Clive Cussler fan. It offers the usual twists and turns that is based on some historical event described in the prologue. Kurt Austin is the protagonist here.
lisaup avatar reviewed Serpent (NUMA Files, Bk 1) on + 2 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
The story was fast moving and exciting with twists and turns throughout. Excellent story and a fast read.
reviewed Serpent (NUMA Files, Bk 1) on + 8 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
I little slow to start but in typical fasion the story sucks you in and takes you on a wild ride.
reviewed Serpent (NUMA Files, Bk 1) on + 98 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Clive Cussler has created a new bunch of NUMA supersleuths !!!!! From the back of the book - "When Kurt Austin, the leader of a courageous NUMA exploration team, rescues beautiful marine archaeologist Nina Kirov off the coast of Morocco, he becomes the next target of Texas industrialist Don Halcon. A madman bent on carving a new nation out of the southwestern United States and Mexico, Halcon's scheme hinges on Nina's recent discovery involving Christopher Columbus, and a priceless pre-Columbian antiquity buried in the battered remains of the sunken Italian luxury liner Andrea Doria." From me: With the introduction of a new "hero" Kurt Austin, many of Cussler's old fans may go into mourning for their old hero "Dirk Pitt". Steady-On old fans, if you are uncomfortable with this new guy, just substitute "Dirk" for "Kurt" and you'll find that this one is worth your time. As with all Cussler's books, reading this one will not increase your IQ! But, if you have that inner adventurous spirit, and want several hours of pure escapism and loads of fun (now, be honest, isn't that the real reason you read Clive Cussler books?) - read this one!Just remember - Kurt Austin is really Dirk Pitt in disguise (not really, but it will sooth the "Pitt" fans.) Enjoy the book - I did immensely!
reviewed Serpent (NUMA Files, Bk 1) on + 53 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Cussler's books mostly take place deep in the ocean..the main character is likable but can be ruthless.......I want to live in his neat place..LOL
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reviewed Serpent (NUMA Files, Bk 1) on + 204 more book reviews
The story was very exciting and intriguing. It was well written and overall a good read.
reviewed Serpent (NUMA Files, Bk 1) on + 9 more book reviews
Read this with no expectations and was very pleasantly surprised. Good read!
reviewed Serpent (NUMA Files, Bk 1) on + 23 more book reviews
Cuessler has a nother great read!
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Excellent.
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very good!
barbsis avatar reviewed Serpent (NUMA Files, Bk 1) on + 1076 more book reviews
This is a seriously convoluted tale revolving around the Spanish mafia from Christopher Columbus's time and the Mayan culture. Two things that really shouldn't have anything to do with each other. Did Columbus really discover America? That is the ultimate question and if not, who did? And why are archeologists being killed when they find certain types of artifacts. A skillfully woven tale that is wholly believeable. The death defying adventures, the life threatening artifact thieves and the underwater (of course) adventures. Just a wonderful roller coaster of a ride. Kurt Austin and Joe Zavala are great characters who really can think on their feet...er, flippers.


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