Corsair a novel of the Oregon files
When the U.S. secretary of state's plane crashes while bringing her to a summit meeting in Libya, the CIA, distrusting the Libyans, hire Juan Cabrillo to search for her--in a manhunt that pits him against Islamic terrorists and a search for answers regarding a centuries-old Islamic manuscript.
| Main Author: | Cussler, Clive. |
|---|---|
| Other Authors: | Du Brul, Jack B. |
| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
New York :
G.P. Putnam's Sons,
2009.
|
| Series: |
Oregon files adventures ;
6. |
| Subjects: |
| Summary: |
When the U.S. secretary of state's plane crashes while bringing her to a summit meeting in Libya, the CIA, distrusting the Libyans, hire Juan Cabrillo to search for her--in a manhunt that pits him against Islamic terrorists and a search for answers regarding a centuries-old Islamic manuscript. |
|---|---|
| Physical Description: |
437 p. ; 24 cm. |
| ISBN: |
9780399155390 0399155392 |
| Author Notes: |
He began writing in 1965 and published his first novel featuring Dirk Pitt in 1973. His first non-fiction work, The Sea Hunters, was published in 1996. He has written over 50 books including the Dirk Pitt series, the NUMA Files series, Oregon Files series, Isaac Bell series, and the Fargo Adventure series. He is the Chairman of NUMA (National Underwater and Marine Agency), a non-profit group which he founded. He and his crew of marine experts and NUMA volunteers have discovered over 60 historically significant underwater wreck sites. Clive Cussler died on February 24, 2020 at the age of 88. (Bowker Author Biography) |