Zero Hour

A Novel from the NUMA Files, Book 11

By: Clive Cussler, Graham Brown

Narrated by: Scott Brick

Length: 10 hrs and 43 mins

Publisher's summary

The dazzling new novel in the #1 New York Times best-selling series from the grand master of adventure.

It is called zero point energy, and it really exists - a state of energy contained in all matter everywhere, and thus all but unlimited. Nobody has ever found a way to tap into it, however - until one scientist discovers a way.

Or at least he thinks he has. The problem is, his machines also cause great earthquakes, even fissures in tectonic plates. One machine is buried deep underground; the other is submerged in a vast ocean trench. If Kurt Austin and Joe Zavala and the rest of the NUMA team aren't able to find and destroy them, and soon, the world will be on the threshold of a new era of earth tremors and unchecked volcanism.

Now, that can't be good.

©2013 Clive Cussler & Graham Brown (P)2013 Penguin Audio

My first Clive on Audible

Kurt Austin, a likable, resourceful action hero and his dependable, quipster partner, Joe Zavala, both work for NUMA and are used to being in the thick of things. While the duo are supposed to be on vacation, they get drawn into an unexpected, haphazard chase of a diabolical scientist "Thero". The US, and Australia both rejected his radical theories of creating, zero point energy because of the horrific global side affects of its use.  Years after he was thought to have been killed by the Russians, the maniacal Thero, resurfaces with fully developed zero point energy and a plot of revenge against the countries that slighted him. The Russians are trying to find and destroy it at any cost because of the "Free energy" aspect.   Kurt and Joe are trying to find Thero and disable his device before he uses it to destroy Australia.

I have not read anything by CC in quite a while. I had always loved his stories with, Dirk, Al and all of the old gang, they were my favorites for years. Listening to Zero Hour reminded me how great CC's expert flair in the fast action/thriller genre is. The pace of this non stop adventure makes this an exciting, high speed listen. Scott Brick does a great job with all of the characters voices, and I now understand why the reviewers are attached to the excellent pairing of CC and Brick. I enjoyed it and would recommend. 

Awesome book

I loved this book as I love all of Clive Cussler book's I would love to have all of his books in print and audio

An Australian Focus

This is an enjoyable Cussler novel with some interesting settings in Sydney and Alice Springs. It moves along at a good pace, with some interesting twists and turns.

Loved it!!!

I loved it. great pacing and a great story. one of my favorites from the NUMA Series.

Cussler strikes again

What did you love best about Zero Hour?

I have never been disappointed when reading Cussler, from the first book, Mediteranian Caper, all the way thru his vast collection, he holds your interest. I have been found by my wife, sitting in the driveway after arriving home from work, still listening, not wanting to turn it off till the chapter ends. Way to go Clive!!!

What was one of the most memorable moments of Zero Hour?

Can't choose just one.... They all roll together into one fantastic tale!

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

Dick Hill has an amazing voice, but the first book I listened to that Scott Brick narrated, I realized that he was made to read Cussler.... Awesome!

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

Absolutely

Enjoyed the story immensely, just don’t think too much

Very well performed, the individual relationships were not very well developed leaving much to artistic license

Excellent performance a fun escape from reality

Scott brick is in my opinion the best audible book reader out there I find myself actually choosing books because he was the performer
Clive Cussler of course writes fun exciting escapist books
The plot of this book is well thought out well presented

What a Ride!

What made the experience of listening to Zero Hour the most enjoyable?

I've read many Clive Cussler books and this one didn't disappoint. A thrilling ride right to the end. Scott Brick is exceptional, again. His voices make the characters come alive.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Kurt Austin is a great character and so was Joe.

What does Scott Brick bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Scott Brick is phenomenal. He even managed to impersonate a character with a burned out voice box. Incredible. Even the female voices are believable.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Keep it Zero Hour.

Any additional comments?

A great read. Thanks.

Love it never been disappointed...

Excellent story keeps me entertained. Flows perfectly and Scott Brick is a wonderful narrator. I'd recommend this book and other Clive Cussler stories to anyone.

Ending too short

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

Yes great Kurt austn adventure

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

Yes until the end

Which character – as performed by Scott Brick – was your favorite?

All, I have not listened to him narrate before and was blown away. He made the story come to life, each character distinct.