The Pharaoh’s Secret
The Pharaoh’s Secret by Clive Cussler is a thrilling addition to the NUMA Files series, published by Michael Joseph in 2015. This 432-page novel unfolds in two timelines, beginning in 1353 BC with a secret buried beneath the Saharan desert, rumored to possess the power to take life from the living and restore it to the dead. In the present day, a mysterious ship releases a deadly poison off the coast of Lampedusa, leading to a catastrophic event that draws Kurt Austin and the NUMA team into a perilous investigation.
As the story progresses, Kurt Austin must unravel the mysteries of the past to confront a looming threat that endangers millions. The narrative combines elements of action, adventure, and suspense, as Austin races against time to uncover the truth behind ancient legends and face a formidable enemy. This edition presents a captivating exploration of the intersection between history and modern-day challenges, appealing to readers interested in fiction that blends thrilling escapades with historical intrigue.
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THE LATEST KURT AUSTIN ACTION-PACKED NUMA FILES ADVENTURE NOVEL FROM THE UK NO.1 BESTSELLER CLIVE CUSSLER
THE CITY OF THE DEAD, EGYPT 1353 BC
Buried deep beneath the Saharan desert is a secret – an ancient elixir so powerful that it is rumoured to take life from the living and restore it to the dead.
LAMPEDUSA, PRESENT DAY
Off a remote island, a mysterious ship releases a deadly poison. Minutes later everyone on the island is dead.
Responding to a distress call, Kurt Austin and the NUMA team struggle to understand what has caused this disaster. As they investigate the incident further they uncover a far greater threat.
WHAT IS THE TRUTH BEHIND THE LEGENDS?
Now Kurt Austin must learn the secrets of the past if he is to save millions from a horrifying death. But it is a desperate race against time. And he faces a deadly enemy who will stop at nothing . . .
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‘Cussler is hard to beat’
Daily Mail
‘The Adventure King’
Sunday Express
‘Nobody does it better… nobody!’
Stephen Coonts
‘Just about the best storyteller in the business’
New York Post
‘Oceanography’s answer to Indiana Jones. Exotic locations, ruthless villains, and many narrow escapes-Cussler’s fans come for swashbuckling and he delivers’
Associated Press
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