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by Clive Cussler (Author), Dirk Cussler (Author)
2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)

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  • Paperback: 792 pages
  • Publisher: Large Print Press; Lrg edition (14 Jun 2006)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1594131171
  • ISBN-13: 978-1594131172
  • Product Dimensions: 21.1 x 14 x 4.1 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,392,586 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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In the waning days of World War II, the Japanese tried a last desperate measure a different kind of kamikaze mission, this one carried out by two submarines bound for the west coast of the United States, their cargo a revolutionary new strain of biological virus. Neither sub made it to the designated target. But that does not mean they were lost. Someone knows about the subs and what they carried, knows too where they might be, and has an extraordinary plan in for the prize inside a plan that could reshape the world as we know it. All that stands in the way are three people: a marine biologist named Summer, a marine engineer named Dirk, and their father, Dirk Pitt, the new head of NUMA. Pitt has faced devastating enemies before, has even teamed up with his children to track them down. But never has he looked upon the face of pure evil until now. Filled with dazzling suspense and breathtaking action, Black Wind is Cussler at the height of his storytelling powers. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Clive Cussler is the author or coauthor of twenty-seven other books, including the Dirk Pitt adventure Trojan Odyssey, the Kurt Austin novel Lost City and the new Oregon series novel Golden Buddha. He lives in Arizona and Colorado. Dirk Cussler, an MBA from Stanford University, worked many years in the financial arena and has been an active participant in the real-life NUMA expeditions. He lives in Arizona. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars crying shame, 8 Jun 2006
By John Lindsay (Stuttgart Deutschland) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Black Wind : (Paperback)
The worst thing that happened to Clive Cussler's universe was the awful decision to, magically and totally implausibly, discover that Dirk Pitt has kids - the son looking exactly like him so that Cussler can keep churning them out and hope that the people who grew up reading the adventures of the original Dirk and Al don't mind. The quality really stopped around "Sahara" for me. As most fans, I bought this book looking forward to another Dirk Pitt novel, but by page 45, having realised that the carbon-copy-son was the star I was already getting bored.
Dear Mr Cussler, instead of the identikit kid (with none of the charm) why not go back to the younger days of Dirk ? A bit of re-inventing did wonders for the Batman mythology. I'm sure that your fans would welcome older stories that you could fit in among the earlier timelines. You have a large market for your stories. It would be a real shame to continue with your current direction. Tom Clancy has had immense success, but also has opted to choose the son-following-in-Dad's-footsteps approach to his Jack Ryan series. This is a lazy approach - almost as bad as an ending where "it was all a dream". I've been with you for the last 20 years and to carelessly disgregard well-loved characters is disappointing.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars this really is the last one i'll read, 29 Oct 2005
By C. Hargrave (Weymouth UK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Black Wind (Numa Files) (Hardcover)
This is the worst Cussler book I have read and I have read a few over the years. As others here have said, this is poorly written with plot holes you could drop the entire NUMA Fleet through. I must have missed a book or two - where did Pitt's research/scientist sister suddenly come from? (with no character)
The storyline of chemical weapon attack on the US is topical but too prepostorous for words. The addition of the DR NO ('mink lined prison' chapter in the original Flemming book)does nothing for Cussler's or his son's crecibility. The earlier books were far better, stick with them.
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9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Another good story, 4 April 2005
By Charlotte Chen (Paris, France) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Black Wind (Numa Files) (Hardcover)
Clive Cussler has revealed once again his mastery of adventurous and thrilling stories As usual; the plot is fast-paced one, moving so quickly that the reader is not given the opportunity to notice any flaws. I loved the rugged nature of the characters. The plot is amazing, far-reaching and creates a sense of disbelief. Alaska, Korea, Japan.....the scope is wide. I will always continue to read the works of Cussler because I enjoy them as a quick relief from more serious works, and consider then to be good page-turners. If liked Cussler's earlier books, then here is another to enjoy. The story has an interesting plot and the dialogue is great. Once started, you won't want to put it down. The story flows.

Also recommended: DISCIPLES OF FORTUNE, POLAR SHIFT

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Most Recent Customer Reviews

2.0 out of 5 stars a minor disappointment
Too long book. I dont really like adventures of dirk jr. and summer as much as i like adventures of dirk sr and giordino.
Published 5 months ago by Lassi Kokko

1.0 out of 5 stars Last straw
I used to like this author and always waited for and bought the next title as soon as it came out in paperback in the dirk pitt series. Read more
Published on 26 Oct 2007 by Ken Fowler

1.0 out of 5 stars Automatic pilot
This rubbish is a perfect example of an Autor writing a book on automatic pilot.
Showing off with his technical research, the book is devoid of excitement, exuding a... Read more
Published on 18 Aug 2007 by MrC Fox-Geen

5.0 out of 5 stars A fascinating read
Clive Cussler has revealed once again his mastery of adventurous and thrilling stories As usual; the plot is fast-paced one, moving so quickly that the reader is not given the... Read more
Published on 31 Aug 2006 by Monica

1.0 out of 5 stars Back to the drawing board I think!!
I have been a fan of Clive Cussler for as long as I can remember, and always looked forward to the pulication of his latest offering. Read more
Published on 30 April 2006 by N. Andrews

1.0 out of 5 stars Almost Science Fiction!!
After reading all of Cusslers books that were available many years back I decided to give this a go. Read more
Published on 3 Mar 2006 by Michael Bermingham

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Read
This was the first book I've read by this author, only happened to buy it becuase of a 3 for 2 offer. Read more
Published on 27 Feb 2006

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Old Fashioned Airport Reading
I don't really think the other reviewer is being entirely fair on this book. As with all Clive Cussler books, this one is not a masterpiece, nor does it claim to be... Read more
Published on 21 Feb 2006 by C. Arthur

1.0 out of 5 stars This is bad, really bad
This book is bad, bad plot, badly written, just plain bad.

Completely undelieveable trash, borrow it or go to a library just dont buy it

Published on 17 Feb 2006 by Mr. Russell Holmes

1.0 out of 5 stars Not by Clive, not about Dirk...
Well, the title of my review says it all really.

In my view, the reputation of Clive Cussler has been badly damaged. Read more

Published on 29 Jan 2006 by RawkDJ

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