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INTRODUCING KURT AUSTIN

From the classic novel Raise the Titanic! to his latest blockbuster Flood Tide, Clive Cussler and his fictional alter ego Dirk Pitt® have earned legions of fans worldwide. Now, the author of fifteen consecutive bestsellers unleashes a hero for the next millennium in an electrifying new series of unrelenting action and edge-of-your-seat thrills.

On the bottom of the icy sea off Nantucket lies the battered remains of the Italian luxury liner, Andrea Doria. But few know that within its bowels rests a priceless pre-Columbian antiquity -- a treasure that now holds the key to a puzzle that is costing people their lives.

For Kurt Austin, the leader of a courageous National Underwater Marine Agency (NUMA) exploration team, the killing begins when he makes a daring rescue of a beautiful marine archaeologist. The target of a powerful Texas industrialist named Halcon, Nina Kirov was attacked off the coast of Morocco after her discovery of a carved stone head that may prove Christopher Columbus was not the first European to discover America. Soon Kurt and Nina embark on a deadly mission to uncover Halcon's masterful plan -- an insidious scheme that would have him carve out a new nation from the southwest United States and Mexico, and ride to power on a wave of death and destruction.

With Austin's elite NUMA crew attacking the murderous conspiracy from different sides, an extraordinary truth emerges: that Columbus may have made a fifth, unknown voyage to America in search of a magnificent treasure. And that the silent, steel hull of the Andrea Doria not only holds the answer to what the explorer may have found -- but the fate of the United States itself.

As reviewed by SCOTT KAYEL on February 20, 2000

I have read all of Cussler`s books.Serpent rates with the best of them.
I like the begining and it holds the readers interest all the way through.
the new characters are refreshing,and as colorful as ever.if cussler has a flaw it`s his endings,which are to abrupt and to often lacking any thought provoking that would send his fans running rather than walking to the book store for his next book.
the only book written by clive I DID NOT CARE FOR WAS the sea hunters ,which reads like a history book
recommened;Inca Gold,Sahara,Dragon,Flood Tide and Treasure.

As reviewed by Andy Weeks on October 28, 1999

When I first heard about Cussler's new book, SERPENT, earlier this year, I wrote in my thoughts on it, but it was before I had read the book. I want to now confirm what I said back in May: "Cussler is a talent machine, a creative genius."

I loved SERPENT for various reasons. For one, I enjoyed how much of the book dealt with secondary figures rather than spotlighting Austin so much. Cussler balanced the book very well, and to me it seemed that in some ways this new yarn possessed more of a "literary" feel to it than some of the Dirk Pitt adventures. Don't get me wrong, I love the Pitt adventures and hope Cussler keeps cranking them out; Pitt is an icon and must be kept around for at least a few more books. But keep Austin, too.

I can't wait for the next Cussler book, whether it's Pitt or Austin. Cussler, you're great! and I esteem you a wonderful writer. Please, keep it up!

Your friend,
a big fan!

As reviewed by Maia Hunt on June 20, 1999

Another Cussler hit. I have read all of Cussler's books - most more than once - and this is an excellent addition to the collection. I was a bit disappointed that it didn't come out in hardcover but easily got over it because of the story. I can't wait for the further adventures of Kurt and Joe as well as the next Dirk and Al story. I particularly like the point in the elevator where all of them took a ride and talked about their projects. I hope Clive continues to let them meet each each other in short little scenes like that. I was also fun reading about the rest of the NUMA regulars (Admiral Sandecker, Hiram, and Rudi) it means that Dirk and Al aren't the only thorns in Sandecker's side.

As reviewed by Annette Kopec on June 17, 1999

Wow!
I'm 3/4 of the way through and enjoying every minute of it! I am of course, a great fan of Clive Cussler and all his novels. I'll miss Dirk Pitt and Al Giordino a great deal - nothing can replace these guys (but I do like how Zavala is carrying on the cigar swiping tradition). As well, I used to look forward to Dirk's meetings with that vaguely familiar guy (Clive) - it was a signature of Cusslers novels and I haven't seen it yet in this novel. Since gun collecting is Kurt's hobby, I'd be interested in seeing a photo of these in the same manner that Clive presented his automobiles. Well, time to get back to the book....

As reviewed by From the Start Reader on June 02, 1999

Why isn't this available in first edition hard cover with DJ?