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Raise the Titanic by Clive Cussler is a high-stakes thriller where a daring crew attempts to recover the Titanic from the depths of the Atlantic Ocean. The mission is driven by the discovery that a rare mineral, needed for a crucial defence project during the Cold War, is hidden aboard the legendary ship. Danger and intrigue unfold as the team must overcome both natural and human threats to achieve their goal.
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You might enjoy this exhilarating adventure if you're fascinated by deep-sea exploration and gripping political intrigue. Set against the thrilling backdrop of a daring underwater mission, the story delves into espionage and the race against time, making it an exciting read for fans of high-stakes thrillers.

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The fantastic fourth Dirk Pitt classic from multi-million-copy king of the adventure novel, Clive Cussler.

* More nailbiting adventure from Cussler's thrilling hero, Dirk Pitt.

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A tidal wave of pounding excitement from the first page to the last...

Two and a half miles beneath the icy North Atlantic, the mighty Titanic holds the key to the safety of the free world. The Americans want it. So do the Russians. Ace maritime troubleshooter Dirk Pitt faces one of the most stupendous tests of courage and ingenuity ever.

Raise the Titanic is a spellbinding blockbuster of action and suspense.

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  • Raise the Titanic
    A tidal wave of pounding excitement from the first page to the last... Two and a half miles beneath the icy North Atlantic, the mighty Titanic holds the key to the safety of the free world. The Americans want it. So do the Russians. Ace maritime troubleshooter Dirk Pitt faces one of the most stupendous tests of courage and ingenuity...
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Raise the Titanic by Clive Cussler is a thrilling adventure novel that captivates readers with its exciting, fast-paced storytelling. It skilfully weaves together tension and suspense, making it an engaging read for those who enjoy riveting, cleverly constructed plotlines.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780751502985

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 June 1998

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Sphere

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 220g

Pages: 320

About the Author

A bestselling author who has had an adventurous life - sought for 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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