From an island off the coast of Australia, a diamond tycoon heads a reign of terror, but he has never come up against the fury of a man like Dirk Pitt. Dirk Pitt is the world's greatest adventure hero - a man of action who lives by his wits and daring. In this thrilling tale the ingenious Dirk Pitt races to stop a madman's ruthless plans - before an unthinkable disaster claims millions of innocent lives! After an unknown force kills thousands of marine animals plus nearly two hundred people aboard a cruise ship, Dirk Pitt traces the destruction back to a merciless Australian millionaire determined to gain power at any cost.

Author Biography

Clive Cussler is as active an adventurer as his fictional heroes which adds a thrilling authenticity to his writing. He is an avid collector of classic cars and has 75 examples of hand-built coachwork. He lives in Colorado with his wife and 3 children.