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Dragon by Clive Cussler is a gripping crime thriller featuring the adventurer Dirk Pitt. The story unfolds as a plane carrying a deadly cargo explodes over the Pacific Ocean, sparking a global catastrophe. Pitt's mission to stop a sinister plot involves danger, intrigue, and a race against time to prevent worldwide disaster.
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This crime and thriller novel by Clive Cussler may appeal to you if you enjoy high-stakes adventure full of intricate espionage and daring escapades. It combines thrilling twists and fast-paced action, taking you on a riveting journey that's packed with suspense and intrigue. Fans of gripping, page-turning stories with a blend of international crime and conspiracy will likely find it captivating.

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Dragon

The tenth action-packed thriller in the Dirk Pitt series, where the adventurer must foil the deadly conspiracy of a group of Japanese nationalist fanatics.

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The tenth action-packed thriller in the Dirk Pitt series, where the adventurer must foil the deadly conspiracy of a group of Japanese nationalist fanatics.

A Nuclear Pearl Harbour

Buried in the depths of the Pacific Ocean lies one of the greatest secrets of World War Two – a crashed B-29 Bomber that was carrying a third atomic bomb to Japan in 1945.

Its deadly cargo, lost in the sea for nearly fifty years, could be Dirk Pitt's only hope of stopping the conspiracy of a group of Japanese nationalist fanatics. They're hell-bent on neutralising and blackmailing the USA – with nuclear weapons planted strategically in the country's major cities – and only he can stop them…

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Clive Cussler's Dragon is heralded as an entertaining read filled with suspense and adventure. Critics praise Cussler as an excellent storyteller who excels in crafting thrilling tales, with engaging narratives and exciting special effects. His work is described as frightening yet enjoyable, solidifying his reputation as a top author in the adventure genre.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008216634

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 January 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 32.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 310g

Pages: 512

About the Author

Clive Cussler grew up in Alhambra, California, and attended Pasadena City College before joining the Air Force. He went on to a successful advertising career, winning many national honours for his copywriting. Now a full-time bestselling author, he has also explored the deserts of the American Southwest in search of lost gold mines, dived in isolated lakes in the Rocky Mountains looking for lost aircraft and hunted under the sea for shipwrecks of historic significance.

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