Golden Buddha
Golden Buddha by Clive Cussler, published by Penguin on October 7, 2003, is the first novel in the Oregon Files series. This edition, comprising 432 pages, presents a narrative centered around Chairman Juan Cabrillo and his crew, who are tasked by the US government with liberating Tibet from Chinese control. Utilizing a state-of-the-art ship disguised as a rusty lumber hauler, Cabrillo and his team embark on a mission that intertwines espionage and international intrigue.
Readers will find a blend of action and adventure as Cabrillo negotiates with Russian and Chinese forces to restore Tibet to the Dalai Lama. The plot revolves around the quest for a golden Buddha that holds crucial information about oil reserves in the region. As Cabrillo navigates this complex landscape, he faces formidable adversaries determined to thwart his efforts. This thrilling tale delves into themes of international crime and mystery, making it a compelling entry in the genre.
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In the first novel in the #1 New York Times bestselling Oregon Files series, Chairman Juan Cabrillo and his crew are hired by the US government to free Tibet from Chinese control…
The Corporation, a group of highly intelligent and skilled mercenaries, under the leadership of Juan Cabrillo, board a brand new ship. It’s a state-of-the-art seagoing marvel with unthinkable technology at its disposal. And it’s designed to look like a rusty old lumber hauler. But if Cabrillo and his team plan to make this spy ship their new headquarters, their first mission had better be a success.
With the secret backing of the US government, Cabrillo sets out to put Tibet back in the hands of the Dalai Lama by striking a deal with the Russians and the Chinese. His main negotiating chip is knowledge of a golden Buddha containing records of vast oil reserves in the disputed land. But first, he’ll have to locate—and steal—the all-important artifact. And there are certain people who would do anything in their power to see him fail…
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