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The Jungle

Book 8 in the series:The Oregon Files

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The Jungle by Clive Cussler and Jack Du Brul follows Juan Cabrillo and his team of mercenaries, known as The Corporation, as they embark on thrilling missions across the globe. The story unfolds with the crew being hired to rescue a wealthy man's daughter from the jungles of Myanmar, but they soon discover a larger threat involving a quantum computer that can disrupt world order. As the team navigates through various challenges and unexpected twists, they must race against time to prevent a catastrophic event that could change the course of history.

Characters:

The characters are compelling, featuring a skilled protagonist and intriguing new additions, though the villains lack depth and development.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style is cinematic, with well-crafted action scenes, though it suffers from excessive descriptions and infodumping that disrupts the flow.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot features action adventure tropes with unrealistic situations, historical ties, and a blend of science fiction, revolving around global threats and personal missions that include twists and a convoluted narrative.

Setting:

The setting encompasses various global locations, including historical references and modern-day adventure themes, depicted with vivid descriptions.

Pacing:

The pacing is predominantly fast with relentless action, but it suffers from slower segments that detract from the overall suspense.
WILLIAM CANTOR HAD SNEEZED INTO THE MICROPHONE before he knew he was about to. The need hit him that hard, and he didn’t have the chance to turn his head away. The phlegm the sneeze had discharged int...

Notes:

The Jungle is an action-adventure novel that often mirrors Hollywood thrillers like James Bond and Indiana Jones.
Cussler's novels typically include archaeological elements and mythical treasures, but The Jungle has less focus on this.
The story begins in 1281 China, connecting historical elements with modern-day adventures.
Juan Cabrillo is the leader of a group of mercenaries on the Oregon, a ship designed to look old but equipped with advanced technology.
The book features a blend of intense action scenes and slower, more descriptive moments, which can create pacing issues.
There is a notable reliance on coincidences and plot twists that some readers find excessive.
The introduction of MacD Lawless, a new character, provides an intriguing addition to the existing crew.
The Jungle involves high-stakes missions that span from deep jungles to covert operations, involving elements of global politics.
Readers appreciate the fast-paced nature of the story, even with its convoluted plots.
While The Jungle provides plenty of entertainment for action-adventure fans, it might not meet the expectations set by Cussler's best works.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

Content warnings may include themes of violence, torture, and political instability.

From The Publisher:

The extraordinary new adventure from the #1 "New York Times"- bestselling author.

Jungles come in many forms. There are the steamy rain forests of the Burmese highlands. There are the lies and betrayals of the world of covert operations. And there are the dark and twisted thoughts of a man bent on near-global domination. To pull off their latest mission, Juan Cabrillo and the crew of the Oregon must survive them all.

A devastating new weapon unleashed in thirteenth-century China...a daring rescue in the snowbound mountains along the Afghanistan/Pakistan border...a woman gone missing in the jungles of northern Thailand and Myanmar...for Cabrillo and his crew, all of these events will come together-leading to the greatest threat against U.S. security that the world has ever known.

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About the Author:

Clive Cussler is the author of many "New York Times" bestsellers, most recently "The Spy" and "Lost Empire." He lives in Arizona.

Jack Du Brul is a graduate of the Westminster School and George Washington University. Trying to add as much adventure to his life as he does to his novels, Du Brul has climbed Masada at noon, swam in the Arctic Ocean off Point Barrow, explored war-torn Eritrea, camped in Greenland, and was gnawed on by piranhas in the Amazon River. He collects zeppelin memorabilia and when not writing or traveling (25 countries and counting), he can be found in a favorite chair with a book and a brandy. Jack Du Brul lives in Burlington, Vermont.

 
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