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Golden Buddha
Oregon Files #1
Series: The Oregon Files
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See moreWhen Cabrillo and his ship are hired by the US government to find an ancient statue known as the Golden Buddha, stolen from the Dalai Lama in 1959, the stakes couldn't be higher. Success of failure will determine the future of Tibet.
Packed with blazing action and daring exploits, Golden Buddha is a nerve-shredding thriller from the best in the business.
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The classic installment in the bestselling series, The Oregon Files, from the grandmaster of adventure fiction.
The creator of the bestselling NUMA and Dirk Pitt series is back with his latest and most intriguing high seas action hero—the enigmatic captain of the Oregon, Juan Cabrillo.
Only Cabrillo could convert the interior of a nondescript lumber hauler into a state-of-the-art spy ship—and only he could take the helm on the dangerous covert missions it carries out for whatever U.S. agency pays the price.
In his first feature-length adventure, it's up to Cabrillo and his crew of expert intelligence and naval men to put Tibet back in the hands of the Dalai Lama by striking a deal with the Russians and the Chinese. His gambling chip is a golden Buddha containing records of vast oil reserves in the disputed land.
But first, he'll have to locate—and steal—the all-important artifact. And there are certain people who would do anything in their power to see him fail...
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Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?
Golden Buddha by Clive Cussler and Craig Dirgo is generally well-received by readers, praised for its fast-paced adventure and engaging plot. Some reviewers appreciate the blend of historical elements with modern-day intrigue. However, a few mention that it might lack the depth of character development found in Cussler's earlier works. Overall, it's seen as an entertaining read for fans of action and adventure.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781405914024
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 14 March 2013
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 32.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 377g
Pages: 544
About the Author
Clive Cussler is the author or co-author of a great number of international bestsellers, including the famous Dirk Pitt(R) adventures, such as Arctic Drift; the NUMA(R) Files adventures, most recently Medusa; the Oregon Files, such as The Jungle; the Isaac Bell adventures, which began with The Chase; and the highly successful new series - the Fargo adventures. He lives in Arizona. Craig Dirgo is the best-selling author of numerous books and novels including The Einstein Papers, The Tesla Documents, Gunnison Grit and the New South Britain series. He has also co-written Sacred Stone and Golden Buddha with Clive Cussler. He resides in Crested Butte, Colorado high in the Rocky Mountains where he enjoys snow skiing, hiking, bicycling and motorcycling.
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