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Celtic Empire

Written by: Clive Cussler, Dirk Cussler
Narrated by: Scott Brick
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Publisher's Summary

Clive Cussler, "The Grand Master of Adventure", sends his intrepid heroes Dirk Pitt and Al Giordino on their wildest, boldest mission into the ancient world, unlocking extraordinary secrets and solving hideous crimes. Another fabulous story from the most beloved series from the number-one New York Times best-selling author.

The murders of a team of United Nations scientists in El Salvador.... A deadly collision in the waterways off the city of Detroit.... An attack by tomb raiders on an archaeological site along the banks of the Nile.... Is there a link between these violent events? The answer may lie in the tale of an Egyptian princess forced to flee the armies of her father 3,000 years ago.

During what was supposed to be a routine investigation in South America, NUMA Director Dirk Pitt finds himself embroiled in an international mystery, one that will lead him across the world and will threaten everyone and everything he knows - most importantly, his own family. Pitt travels to Scotland in search of answers about the spread of an unknown disease and the shadowy bioremediation company that may be behind it. 

Meanwhile, his son and daughter face a threat of their own when the discoveries they have made in an Egyptian tomb put killers on their trail. These seemingly unrelated riddles come together in a stunning showdown on the rocky isles of Ireland, where only the Pitts can unravel the secrets of an ancient enigma that could change the very future of mankind.

©2018 Clive Cussler and Dirk Cussler (P)2018 Penguin Audio

What the critics say

“The scene settings are colorful, the characters appealing or despicable as needed....One darned thing after another keeps the Pitts in peril and will keep readers turning the pages.” (Kirkus Reviews)

"Cussler’s 25th Dirk Pitt novel has a little bit of everything that helped make the character, who the Associated Press once called the 'oceanic answer to Indiana Jones,' a household name to begin with - including lots of cutting-edge science and plenty of action.” (The Real Book Spy)

Celtic Empire is some of the best work between Clive and Dirk Cussler in years - proving that Dirk Pitt, one of the thriller genre’s premier heroes, has plenty more adventures left in him moving forward.” (Crime Reads)

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Kept me engaged the entire book.

Lots of twists and a overall great story. Highly recommended if you love action and suspense.

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Very good

Good story line,, interesting and no swearing or inappropriate content. Definitely recommend for those who like action and adventure.

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Good story and fun journey

I enjoyed the book. Scott Brock always does a great job. A good story with plausibility and adventure with enough pivots to keep it interesting. Fun book.

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another great read

well narrated by Scott Brick. Good story with a lot of historical references, and linkages.

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Classic Dirk Pitt, with a modern touch

This was pretty classic Dirk Pitt format, with modern touches, tech, new firearms etc. Was a good listen and fun adventure. Keep coming out with more Mr.s Cussler!

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Really not my cup of tea.

This book felt like a bad action movie. I found the plot beyond ridiculous and that made it hard to get draw into the narrative.

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