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Mayday! by Clive Cussler is a gripping thriller where an unexpected technological malfunction causes chaos on commercial flights. Dr. Eugene Lindahl, the protagonist, is thrust into a race against time to uncover the phenomenon and prevent widespread disaster. Set in an atmosphere of suspense and intrigue, the story delves into themes of aviation, intelligence, and human perseverance under pressure.
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You might enjoy this gripping crime and thriller if you love fast-paced air-sea rescue missions, mysterious disappearances, and a good mix of historical intrigue with high-stakes adventure. Fans of nail-biting suspense and action-packed storytelling will find this novel hard to put down.

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Mayday!

* More nail-biting adventure from Cussler's thrilling hero, Dirk Pitt.

* More nail-biting adventure from Cussler's thrilling hero, Dirk Pitt.

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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

Series: Dirk Pitt Adventures

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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.

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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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