Poseidon's Arrow
| Author | Clive Cussler & Dirk Cussler |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Series | Dirk Pitt adventure novels |
| Genre | Thriller novel |
| Publisher | Putnam |
Publication date | November 6, 2012 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (hardcover)[1] |
| Pages | 528 pp (hardcover edition) |
| ISBN | 0-399-16292-5 (hardcover) |
| Preceded by | Crescent Dawn (2010)[2][3] |
| Followed by | Havana Storm (2014)[4] |
Poseidon's Arrow is a Dirk Pitt novel, the twenty-second of that series. The hardcover edition was released November 6, 2012. Other editions were released on other dates.
Plot
This book is about a secret prototype attack submarine the United States is developing and the efforts of a ruthless multimillionaire who wants to seize it by any means and sell it for a hefty profit. This millionaire antagonist also is bent on monopolizing most of the world's rare earth mineral mining operations and sell these minerals for a huge profit. This novel has many subplots and is set in a variety settings throughout the world. These subplots involve many characters, as well.
Clive Cussler makes a habit of writing himself into cameo appearances in his books. In this one he makes a short appearance, working as a barge captain who gets roughed up by those working for this tale's antagonist.
Reception
Judy Gigstad wrote in September 2012 on the Book Reporter website, "Poseidon's Arrow is a must read for Dirk Pitt fans."[5] In September 2012 a review on the Kirkus Reviews website said, "Ranging from Panama and Mexico to Idaho and Washington, D.C., this book is constantly on the move--one reason it avoids dull spots so well."[6] An Associated Press review in November 2012 said, "It's no "Inca Gold," but it's one of the better ones in the series written with Dirk Cussler."[7]
References
- ^ Also released as an Amazon Kindle edition, a Barnes & Noble Nook book, a paperback edition and various types of audio editions.
- ^ Amazon.com website, at http://www.amazon.com/Poseidons-Arrow-Dirk-Pitt-Adventure/dp/0399162925 .
- ^ Barnes & Noble website, at http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/poseidons-arrow-clive-cussler/1111306588 .
- ^ Amazon.com website, at http://www.amazon.co.uk/Havana-Storm-Dirk-Pitt-Adventure/dp/0399172920.
- ^ Book Reporter website, at http://www.bookreporter.com/reviews/poseidons-arrow-a-dirk-pitt-novel .
- ^ Kirkus Reviews website, at http://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/clive-cussler/poseidons-arrow/ .
- ^ Indiana Gazette.com website, at http://www.indianagazette.com/b_entertainment/article_13cf297b-8a5d-5362-bfd5-5c6b8c0c5485.html .