Sacred Stone

Sacred Stone by Clive Cussler, published by Penguin on March 4, 2008, is a thrilling addition to the author’s renowned series. This 528-page novel follows Juan Cabrillo and his CIA-backed crew aboard the Oregon as they race against opposing factions to secure a discovery that could avert World War III. The narrative begins in the remote regions of Greenland, where a young scientist uncovers a 50,000-year-old radioactive meteorite known as the Sacred Stone, setting off a dangerous chain of events.

Readers will find themselves immersed in a high-stakes conflict involving two rival groups: one comprised of Muslim extremists armed with a stolen nuclear device, and the other led by a megalomaniacal industrialist with destructive intentions. As Cabrillo and his team navigate this perilous landscape, they must protect both the scientist and the Sacred Stone from those who would use its power for catastrophic ends. This edition presents a gripping exploration of espionage and action, set against a backdrop of adventure and intrigue.