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Flood Tide: A Novel (Dirk Pitt Adventures) (Hardcover)

by Clive Cussler (Author)
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (57 customer reviews)

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  • Hardcover: 512 pages
  • Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd; First Edition edition (29 Sep 1997)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0684802988
  • ISBN-13: 978-0684802985
  • Product Dimensions: 22.9 x 16 x 3.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (57 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 343,864 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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From the moment you begin Clive Cussler's latest undersea thriller, you know that you're in the hands of a old pro; thus any lingering crotchetiness over the book's stereotypical villains is offset by deft plotting and taut action. Flood Tide details the exploits of Dirk Pitt, Special Projects Director of the National Underwater and Marine Agency, whom Cussler fans already know and love. Judging by this book, "Special Projects" seems to be a euphemism for blowing stuff up. Pitt's worthy adversary is Qin Shang, a Chinese shipping tycoon who is definitely from the Fu Manchu school of management. As part of a nefarious plot to bring the United States to its knees with a flood of illegal immigrants, Qin Shang operates a secluded gulag in rural Washington, which the vacationing (ha!) Pitt stumbles upon. A lot of entertaining mayhem ensues, both on the water and under it. Flood Tide's enthusiastic xenophobia can stick in the throat, and may get in the way for some. But that flaw aside, it delivers the speed and shocks necessary. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Dirk Pitt matches wits with a nefarious Chinese smuggler who specializes in secretly transporting illegal Chinese immigrants into countries around the world, as he tracks his quarry to a remote port in Louisiana and searches for a treasure ship that sankat the beginning of World War II.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great action adventure, 21 Nov 2008
By Red (Liverpool) - See all my reviews
  
This review is from: Flood Tide (A Dirk Pitt novel) (Paperback)
This is only the second Clive Cussler book I have read, (Black Wind being the first) however if they are all to this standard I believe it will not be the last. Flood tide is exciting and the characters are so likeable, especially the infamous Dirk Pitt. The story is an action packed adventure following Dirk and his pursuit of not only a shipping tycoon who makes vast profits from smuggling Chinese to America but also, with a little help from his friends, to find the lost bones of the 'Peking man' and lost treasures of China. I love Clive Cussler's style of writing as it is draws you into the story. It is witty to the point where I can laugh out loud but also intelligent. Definitely worth a read.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars excellent serial characters, 28 Aug 2008
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I have never been a big fan of action thrillers. The only author I read regularly in this genre is Lee Child and his `Jack Reacher` character, and I enjoy him a lot, so I decided to give Clive Cussler a try. I am happy to say I was not disappointed! Even though "Pacific Vortex" was the first published book in the Dirk Pitt adventures series, it was the first Cussler wrote, so logically, this is the novel I picked to start my journey. I found an interesting character that lives at the edge and is passionate about his work. Also in some aspects he is similar to James Bond, women mainly, and the mix is sufficient to keep the reader thoroughly entertained. If you enjoy serial characters then this is a must series for you, also try Michael Connelly`s `Harry Bosh` series, or much more violent is the `Soft Target` thrillers by Conrad Jones. In the Dirk pitt stories Cussler has created a very entertaining series, with a character that has an arrogant and pedantic side, but whom also shows his pure emotions and is true to his friends and ideals. This makes the Special Project Director of the National Underwater and Marine Agency a very likable character. This is a book that a reader can breeze through in a few hours making it an enjoyable way to spend a weekend's afternoon. I will surely read the next book in this series hoping for a similar experience.

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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars This book, like all of cusslers, brings thrills and spills l, 25 Nov 1999
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from the political storm of washington to the cold waters of the Pacific this book keeps you interested all day. once you start you can't stop reading until Dirk Pitts adventure against crime is finished. If you like action mysterys then this is your book?
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1.0 out of 5 stars The worst narration ever
I've listened to and enjoyed most of Clive Cussler's books even it get's a bit tedious knowing that at the last moment when you thought it must be imposible Dirk Pitt pops up and... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Nicholas Gardiner

4.0 out of 5 stars A great page turner
This is only the second Clive Cussler book I have read, (Black Wind being the first) however if they are all to this standard I believe it will not be the last. Read more
Published on 27 Mar 2006 by rachie1

4.0 out of 5 stars Flood Tide
As Dirk Pitt novels go this is not one of the best but definately worth a read if only for some of the sinister descriptors of the immigrant smuggling ring. Read more
Published on 15 Dec 2004 by Lucy Lowry

4.0 out of 5 stars Dunno how he manages it. By rights it should be 1...
An OK story. I read them all and am quite hooked.

However, there are things that are really rubbish about the later books. Read more

Published on 9 Oct 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars Dirk Pitt at his best. pure escapism. Unputdownable.
Dirk Pitt battles wrong doing, saves the world, gets the girl and rides off into the sunset. What more can you ask for? Read more
Published on 15 May 2001

2.0 out of 5 stars The same old stuff once again
Business as usual : Once again Dirk Pitt has to fight a bad guy and his evil servants, once again a beautiful woman is to be saved and serves as the hero's mistress for the rest... Read more
Published on 23 Dec 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars Nail biting adventure from Dirk Pitt & Co
Dirk Pitt returns once more to engage in a battle of wits with an evil adversary. If you are an exisiting Pitt fan do not let this put you off. Read more
Published on 29 Sep 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars Gripping adventure story
The indomitable hero of Clive Cussler's books, Dirk Pitt, returns once more to do battle with an evil adversary. Read more
Published on 29 Sep 2000 by racy_adams@hotmail.com

4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable, if you don't take it too seriously!
Dirk Pitt is immortal! Or so this book will have you believing. A shame, really, because after you have muttered "Oh come on! Read more
Published on 22 May 2000

4.0 out of 5 stars still an entertaining read
as a reader of cussler since discovering "raise the titanic" back in 1977, i eagerly await the release of a new dirk pitt adventure. Read more
Published on 9 Jun 1999

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