Synopses & Reviews
The extraordinary new novel in the #1 New York Times bestselling series from the grand master of adventure.
In October 1943, a U.S. destroyer sailed out of Philadelphia and supposedly vanished, the result of a Navy experiment with electromagnetic radiation. The story was considered a hoaxbut now Juan Cabrillo and his Oregon colleagues arent so sure.
There is talk of a new weapon soon to be sold, something very dangerous to Americas interests, and the rumors link it to the great inventor Nikola Tesla, who was working with the Navy when he died in 1943. Was he responsible for the experiment? Are his notes in the hands of enemies?
As Cabrillo races to find the truth, he discovers there is even more at stake than he could have imaginedbut by the time he realizes it, he may already be too late
Review
“Rousing…The conclusion is the usual Cussler nail-biter.”—
Publishers Weekly “Full of action, death-defying escapes, heart-stopping scenes, and a cast of characters that you will not forget.”—Suspense Magazine
“Fans can depend on [the Oregon Files] to deliver action and adventure.”—Booklist
Synopsis
Chairman of theOregon, Juan Cabrillo, is on a rescue mission when ahigh-profile Russian prisonerwarns of aweapon designed by one of America's greatest inventorsin this #1 New York Times bestselling series by the grand master of adventure.
In October 1943, a U.S. destroyer sailed out of Philadelphia and supposedly vanished, the result of a Navy experiment with electromagnetic radiation. The story was considered a hoax but now Juan Cabrillo and his Oregon colleagues aren t so sure.
There is talk of a new weapon soon to be auctioned, something very dangerous to America s interests, and the rumors link it to the great inventor Nikola Tesla, who wasworking with the Navy when he died in 1943. Was he responsible for the experiment? Are his notes in the hands of enemies? As Cabrillo races to find the truth, he discovers there is even more at stake than he could have imagined but by the time he realizes it, he may already be too late."
Synopsis
When ahigh-profile Russian prisonerwarns of adeadly weapon designed by one of America's greatest inventors, Juan Cabrillo and the Oregoncrew must race to uncover the truthin this adventure in the #1 New York Times bestselling series.
In October 1943, a U.S. destroyer sailed out of Philadelphia and supposedly vanished, the result of a Navy experiment with electromagnetic radiation. The story was considered a hoax but now Juan Cabrillo and his Oregon colleagues aren t so sure.
There is talk of a new weapon soon to be auctioned, something very dangerous to America s interests, and the rumors link it to the great inventor Nikola Tesla, who wasworking with the Navy when he died in 1943. Was he responsible for the experiment? Are his notes in the hands of enemies? As Cabrillo races to find the truth, he discovers there is even more at stake than he could have imagined but by the time he realizes it, he may already be too late."
About the Author
Clive Cussler is the author or coauthor of more than fifty previous books in five bestselling series, including Dirk Pitt®, NUMA® Files, Oregon® Files, Isaac Bell, and Fargo. His most recent
New York Times bestselling novels are
Ghost Ship,
Mirage, and
The Bootlegger. His nonfiction works include
Built for Adventure: The Classic Automobiles of Clive Cussler and Dirk Pitt, plus
The Sea Hunters, and
The Sea Hunters II; the latter two describe the true adventures of the real NUMA®, which, led by Cussler, searches for lost ships of historic significance. With his crew of volunteers, Cussler has discovered more than sixty ships, including the long-lost Confederate submarine
Hunley. He lives in Colorado.
Jack Du Brul is the author of the Philip Mercer series. He holds a degree in international relations from George Washington University. He lives in Vermont with his wife, Debbie.