Polar Shift

A Novel from the NUMA Files

By: Clive Cussler, Paul Kemprecos

Narrated by: Scott Brick

Length: 12 hrs and 59 mins

Publisher's summary

Polar shift: It is the name for a phenomenon that may have occurred many times in the past. At the very least, it disorients birds and animals and damages electrical equipment. At its worst, it causes massive eruptions, earthquakes, and climatic changes. At its very worst, it would mean the obliteration of all living matter, and if that happens - exit Earth.

Sixty years ago, an eccentric Hungarian genius discovered how to artificially trigger such a shift, but then his work was lost, or so it was thought. Now, the charismatic leader of an anti-globalization group plans to use the work to give the world's industrialized nations a small jolt, then reverse the shift back again. The only problem is, it cannot be reversed. Once the shift starts, there is nothing anyone can do about it.

Austin, Zavala, and the rest of the NUMA Special Assignments Team certainly have faced dire situations before, but never have they encountered anything like this. This time...even they may be too late.

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©2005 Clive Cussler (P)2005 Penguin

Critic reviews

"Scott Brick is a terrific reader who employs convincing accents for Austrians like Karl Schroeder and the other multinationals on NUMA's team. He masterfully uses a variety of speech patterns and delivers strong dialogue in a rich baritone, booming sometimes and pulling back when needed. Brick's presentation lends drama and reality to this wildly improbable plot. Action-packed and explosively tense, the novel, with its rich cast of characters, creates a compelling listening adventure." ( AudioFile)

My Favorite of the NUMA Files (so far)

The story kept grabbing my attention and astounding me, until the very end. The characters, the science, the action, the ocean, the mammals (I’m not spoiling those parts) and most of all the people were a joy to experience. It was a fun adventure filled world to visit.

Great Read

Another great book from Clive Cussler. My only point to make is you would figure they cut out the parts where says end of disk.

good story line

good book. good characters and story line. interesting trust keep you guessing as to how exactly it will end.

A little too far fetched

Don't get me wrong, this is another fun Clive Cussler adventure, and you'll likely enjoy it, but the stretch on the science was just a bit too much this time to be believable. All his stories stretch things a bit, and that's part of the fun and expectation. This one just took it to the point of goofiness. Also, I used to be an environmental engineer, and all this silliness about climate change just irks me. It's all cyclical, and the powers that be know it, but they also know it's a fantastic way to milk money out of the masses. Shame to see that Cussler has bought into it to some degree as well.

Well written, well read.

Enjoyable story with good character development. Mr. Brick does an excellent job narrating and uses recognisable accents where appropriate. I look forward to finding and listening to more of his works.

The best!

Polar Shift is my favorite Cussler book! Karl is one of my favorite literary characters of all time! This book is a must. Scott Brick is an amazing “actor” and his command of accents is incredible. I have read or listened to almost every Kurt Austin / NUMA File (I need more Joe Zavala!) and The Oregon Files (Corsair- incredible!) books, and I am mesmerized by every single one. Clive Cussler is one of my favorite authors.

Well written. Holds your attention.

What made the experience of listening to Polar Shift the most enjoyable?

Scott Brick's voice and attention to the details of the characters.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Polar Shift?

The rescue from the whirlpool.

Have you listened to any of Scott Brick’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Yes. As good as any I've heard.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes.

Loved it,not to be missed Best narrator

Added to my list of greatest adventure novel writers,waiting for the next exciting cussler adventure

Great read

loved the detail and the historical portion of the book. The dramatization of the book was well done.

More mammothes

I think this would have made two great books! One about the polar shift, getting just a little closer to disaster and a book about the mammot he's and possibly other animals. As always so close to what could possibly happen tomorrow.