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Deep Six

By Clive Cussler
Series: Dirk Pitt Adventures
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In Deep Six by Clive Cussler, the story follows Dirk Pitt as he embarks on a thrilling adventure involving an international conspiracy. A mysterious sabotage plot and the disappearance of a key political figure lead Pitt into a dangerous game of intrigue and danger. Racing against time, Pitt must unravel a web of deception to prevent a catastrophic outcome.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy high-stakes adventures filled with espionage, maritime intrigue, and a fleet of fascinating characters. Set against a backdrop of international conspiracy, the narrative offers a thrilling ride full of unexpected turns. Cussler's ability to blend historical elements with gripping modern crime makes it an ideal pick for thriller enthusiasts.

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For the President of the United States, the crisis point is approaching fast. With his new Soviet initiative entering its most crucial phase, the President suddenly finds himself faced with a pollution disaster of potentially cataclysmic proportions. And then, incredibly, he vanishes into thin air, leaving his country poised on the brink of chaos.

It's left to troubleshooter extraordinaire Dirk Pitt to hotwire the connections between these two shattering events. From the icy Alaskan waters to a Korean shipbreaker's yard; from a Caribbean shipwreck to a blazing inferno in the Mississippi Delta, he tracks down a conspiracy so fiendish and sophisticated that even the superpowers are helpless in its grip.

Deep Six by Clive Cussler presents a thrilling narrative that unravels as Pitt navigates through danger and deception to save the day.

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Deep Six by Clive Cussler is well-received for its fast-paced and thrilling storyline. Reviewers appreciate Cussler's engaging writing style and the complex, gripping plot that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. The protagonist, Dirk Pitt, is highlighted as a particularly strong and charismatic character, adding to the book's appeal within the crime and thriller genre.

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Book Details

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ISBN: 9780722127544

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 January 1988

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Sphere

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 113.0mm

Height: 176.0mm

Weight: 236g

Pages: 448

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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

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