I loved that the story hinged on the lost Franklin Expedition, it is one of Canada's greatest mysteries. At the time he wrote the story, I am sure that Cussler knew there was a coordinated search, led by Parks Canada, for the lost ships Terror and Erebus. This was his last chance to have Pitt and Girodino have a hand in their discovery. Wonderful.
The action played out on the shaggy British Columbia coast and in the Northwest Passage. I liked that the moustache-twirling bad guy was taking advantage of the current climate change crisis, that was a nice nod to the real world.
I used to read the Dirk Pitt adventures in the ‘80s and drifted away from them after getting married and having children. Now Pitt has kids of his own and is married! I will have to find some older novels to catch up on things.
Having his kids investigate one part of the conspiracy while Pitt and Girodino chase their own high-arctic leads made for a well structured story.
These books are still terrific fun and an easy page-turner.
Highly recommended if you’re looking for escapist adventuring.
Clive Cussler’s website - https://clive-cussler-books.com/
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