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The Oregon Files, Book 9

By: Clive Cussler, Jack Du Brul

Narrated by: Scott Brick

Length: 12 hrs and 11 mins

Publisher's summary

The extraordinary new audiobook in the #1 New York Times - best-selling 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 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 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 imagined - but by the time he realizes it, he may already be too late.

©2013 Clive Cussler (P)2013 Penguin Audio

Critic reviews

"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)

Well written, well read

As usual Scott Brick turns in a great performance for a Clive Cussler novel full of suspense, action, and mystery around every corner.

Favorite Oregon Files so far

The action was fantastic and easy to follow. I sincerely enjoyed the story. Of course Scott Brick nails the delivery. Looking forward to the next book in the series.

I really enjoyed this one

The previous book in the series (The Silent Sea) was a little difficult to follow at times but this one is terrific. Great storyline and narrator. Love Scott Brick.

My Favorite Oregon Files Book!

love this one... Clive Cussler and Jack DuBrul did an amazing job on this one and it will always be one of my favorites! Riveting and exciting the whole way through!

Cussler is the King of Historical Fiction

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

This is absolutely a book to pass on to friends, if for no other reason than to have someone to talk to about it. It is the type book that seems worthy of discussion and inspection. I actually asked a friend who retired from the Navy if some aspects were "nautically correct": They were.

Any additional comments?

Full disclosure I love mysteries, histories, any writer that can weave the two into one story. So please understand I am a Clive Cussler devotee and think everything he writes is good. This however, surpasses that. As you read/listen to this story unfold, you see it playing out in your mind. Imagine the story that has as an outline: The Philadelphia Experiment, Russian Mob, Russian Navy, Ultra-Rich spy hero with his own spy-ship and gadgets, disappearing ships, super yachts, and a bit of death and destruction. How can that recipe NOT turn out good?
In reality, it does. It has a way of sucking you in until you are immersed in the naval history which may or may not be completely true. Real or not, it is captivating how Cussler manages to weave a story most people know something about (The Philadelphia Experiment) with modern events to tell a completely new story that seems to acknowledge the old story was legend and the new story is reality.
Excellent and thought provoking, but caution: Do Not Drive a Vehicle while listening! You will be so enraptured with the story that you will visualize the books action instead of the road.

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it was one of his best books and would give it 6 stars if possible.

Oregon is tops

Oregon files continues as the best of the Cussler series. Scott Brick brings it to life. Thanks!

great book

this book was awesome just like all of.clive cussler. books are in my opinion .

good but not as good as usual

definitely a good story. yet does not warrant the 5 stars that i usually give clive cusslers work.

Awesome story

As always this book doesn’t disappoint
Keeps you at the edge of your seat thriller