First time read from this author for me, from the plot description it looked to be a promising action adventure set in the Caribbean. It almost, almost made my top list, but there was some lacking in the actual action, the plot promised.
The read tells of Dirk Pitt , while investigating a toxic outbreak in the Caribbean Sea that may ultimately threaten the United States , Dirk becomes involved in something more dangerous, a post - Castro power struggle for control of Cuba. Meanwhile his children are on a treasure seeking adventure of their own, they are chasing an Aztec stone that may reveal the whereabouts of a vast historical Aztec treasure. Their adventure leads them to Cuba, and squarely in harm's way. Father, son and daughter have faced some desperate adventures before but this time it seems to be dire.
As I said the action was there but did not quite hit the BOOM mark I am use to finding in action adventure , treasure seeking reads. It peek through and before it actually takes full growth it fades out and the next part of the story kind of just drag onward to the next almost action part.
Aside from the lack of action the book is fascinating , it's a good typical plot that certainly is entertaining , I mean it's not everyday you get to read about a missing stone that holds the clue to a treasure unlike ever seen before, oh okay maybe the treasure of King Tut comes close, but this books describes the treasure , or rather the author tries to make it sound far greater than the treasure of King Tut.
And then there is the mystery of the toxic waters, now that little getting all scientific part was fun to read! I recommend this read for fans looking for some low key action adventure and for those who love to solve a mystery.
4.5 star review
" The Caribbean is meant to be magical , but what really lies beneath it's waters?"
Copy provided by Penguin Random House in exchange for a honest review
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