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Sacred Stone
551 pages
A relentless, globe-trotting adrenaline rush fueled by high-tech gadgetry and explosive cinematic action.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like strapping into a blockbuster action movie where the explosions never stop and the stakes are always apocalyptic. The narrative moves at a breakneck, propulsive pace, dragging you across icy wastelands and treacherous oceans without a moment to catch your breath. It is a deeply cinematic experience, steeped in a high-octane mood that relies on the thrill of the chase, the camaraderie of elite mercenaries, and the sheer cool factor of cutting-edge military hardware. The prose is punchy and utilitarian, designed purely to deliver kinetic thrills and technical precision rather than poetic introspection. It is the perfect escapist read for anyone who loves a relentless race against time, where every chapter ends on a cliffhanger and the adrenaline never fades.
- Mood
- high-octane
- cinematic
- tense
- Tone
- urgent
- straightforward
- adventurous
- macho
- Pace
- propulsive
- Themes
- race against time · mercenary camaraderie · global brinkmanship · technological supremacy
- The writing
- Utilitarian and punchy, the writing prioritizes kinetic action sequences and meticulous technical descriptions over lyrical flourishes.
- The arc
- The reader is thrust into immediate peril, riding a wave of escalating adrenaline that culminates in a breathless, explosive climax.
- Who it's for
- Readers who crave blockbuster-style action, military hardware, and globe-trotting espionage will devour this high-stakes thrill ride.
Content notes
- gun violence
- terrorism
- explosions
- mass casualty threats
About the book
Clive Cussler debuted his new series, The Oregon Files, with the incredible adventure of Golden Buddha. Now he follows that triumph with Sacred Stone, a rollicking new tale featuring the enigmatic captain of The Oregon, Juan Cabrillo.
In the remote wastes of Greenland, an ancient artifact possessing catastrophic radioactive power is unearthed. But the astounding find puts the world at risk.
Caught between two militant factions bent on wholesale slaughter, Juan Cabrillo and his network of spies known as The Corporation must fight to protect the stone-and prevent the outbreak of World War III.
Description from Open Library.
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