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Mayday!
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A SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
'Cussler is hard to beat' Daily Mail
The amazing second Dirk Pitt classic from multi-million-copy king of the adventure novel, Clive Cussler.
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Major Dirk Pitt picked up the frantic distress call as he cruised his lumbering amphibious plane over the islands of the Aegean. Brady Air Force base was under fire, its entire force of jets destroyed on the ground ... by just one First World War bi-plane!
A psychotic ex-Nazi, a bloodthirsty Greek strongman and a beautiful double agent set Pitt on the trail of the warped mastermind behind a devastating sabotage plot. And on that trail, danger and death are never far behind ...
'Clive Cussler is the guy I read' Tom Clancy
'The Adventure King' Daily Express
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Mayday! by Clive Cussler, a thrilling crime and adventure novel co-authored with another writer, is often praised for its fast-paced narrative and gripping action sequences. Reviewers appreciate Cussler's ability to weave intricate plots with engaging characters, making it an exciting read for fans of the genre. The book has been noted for its vivid descriptions and suspense that keeps readers on the edge of their seats.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780751504804
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 January 1988
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Sphere
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 26.0mm
Width: 110.0mm
Height: 176.0mm
Weight: 200g
Pages: 368
About the Author
A bestselling author who has had an adventurous life - sought lost gold mines in the American southwest, dived in isolated lakes of the Rocky Mountains for lost aircraft, dived for shipwrecks of historical significance... His latest bestsellers, for Simon & Schuster/Pocket UK are SHOCKWAVE and FLOODTIDE.
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