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Serpent

Book 1 in the series:NUMA Files

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'Serpent' in the NUMA Files series by Clive Cussler and Paul Kemprecos follows the underwater adventures of Kurt Austin and his team at NUMA. The story is filled with suspense, historical elements, and a treasure hunt, all while keeping the readers engaged until the final page. weaves together theories, archaeology, and action adeptly, with a compelling archaeological twist that sees Kurt and Zavalla rising to the occasion in typical fashion. Despite being a new series, some readers feel that the book resembles classic Dirk Pitt adventures, with familiar dynamics and perilous situations.

Characters:

The characters follow familiar archetypes and dynamics while introducing some individuality, especially in the female lead.

Writing/Prose:

The writing blends entertaining storytelling with factual historical references, though it can sometimes slow down.

Plot/Storyline:

The story intertwines historical events with a contemporary adventure, featuring familiar tropes like conspiracies and treasure hunts.

Setting:

The backdrop encompasses aquatic environments and historical contexts, enriching the narrative.

Pacing:

The pacing fluctuates, with some sections feeling drawn out, culminating in a swift conclusion.
NINA KIROV STOOD AT THE TOP OF THE ANCIENT STAIRWAY, EYES sweeping the nearly stagnant green waters of the lagoon, thinking she had never seen a coast more barren than this isolated stretch of Morocca...

Notes:

The book features a character named Kurt Austin, similar to Dirk Pitt.
Kurt Austin has a friend named Joe Zavala, reminiscent of Al Giordino.
Cussler's novels often include archaeological themes and underwater adventures.
The fictional government agency in the series is called NUMA, which stands for National Underwater and Marine Agency.
Clive Cussler was a real-life underwater explorer and founded NUMA in reality.
Cussler's writing often blends factual history with fictional plots.
The book faced criticism for having a slow middle and a rushed ending.
Despite mixed reviews, Cussler's books are generally entertaining with action and suspense.
Cussler's characters often face perilous situations filled with witty banter.
The series is noted for its chase scenes, gunfights, and conspiracies.

Has Romance?

The book features a moderate level of romance, primarily between the male protagonist and the female lead.

From The Publisher:

Clive Cussler, the author of sixteen consecutive New York Times bestsellers, unleashes a hero for the next millennium in an electrifying new series of unrelenting action and edge-of-your-seat thrills.

When Kurt Austin, the leader of a courageous National Underwater & Marine Agency exploration team, rescues beautiful marine archaeologist Nina Kirov off the coast of Morocco, he becomes the next target of Texas industrialist Don Halcon. A madman bent on carving a new nation out of the southwestern United States and Mexico, Halcon's scheme hinges on Nina's recent discovery involving Christopher Columbus, and a priceless pre-Columbian antiquity buried in the battered remains of the sunken Italian luxury liner Andrea Doria. Only Kurt Austin and his crack NUMA team stand between Halcon and the Andrea Doria's silent steel hull - and if their deadly mission fails, Halcon will ride to power on a wave of death and destruction.

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Loved It
1 week

I haven't read other books by Clive Cussler. But found the first book in the Numa series and decided to give it a go. I quite enjoyed this adventure like book, fast paced and a lot going on and had fun reading it. Want to read the next book in the series but not sure if my bookapp has it or not

 

About the Author:

Clive Cussler (1931-2020) was the author or coauthor of over eighty books in five bestselling series, including DIRK PITT®, THE NUMA FILES®, THE OREGON FILES ®, AN ISAAC BELL ADVENTURE ®, A SAM AND REMI FARGO ADVENTURE ®, and A KURT AUSTIN ADVENTURE ®. His nonfiction works include Built for Adventure: The Classic Automobiles of Clive Cussler and Dirk Pitt, and Built to Thrill: More Classic Automobiles from Clive Cussler and Dirk Pitt, The Sea Hunters and The Sea Hunters II; these describe the true adventures of the real NUMA, which, led by Cussler, searches for lost ships of historic significance. With his crew of volunteers, Cussler discovered more than sixty ships, including the long-lost Civil War submarine Hunley.

 
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