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The Kingdom
541 pages
A cinematic, globetrotting popcorn thriller that pairs ancient historical mysteries with breathless, high-stakes action.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like strapping into a first-class seat for a relentless, globetrotting cinematic adventure. The narrative moves at a propulsive clip, trading deep psychological realism for the sheer, unadulterated fun of a pulp thriller. You are swept into an escapist atmosphere where ancient puzzle boxes, lost kingdoms, and black-market conspiracies collide in exotic locales. The prose is punchy and visual, designed to keep the pages turning rather than to linger on quiet moments. At its heart is the breezy, unshakable partnership of its married protagonists, whose lighthearted banter provides a steady anchor amidst the escalating chaos. It is the perfect weekend read for anyone who craves a high-stakes treasure hunt packed with historical intrigue, breathless escapes, and pure popcorn entertainment.
- Mood
- cinematic
- escapist
- high-stakes
- exotic
- Tone
- adventurous
- lighthearted
- suspenseful
- earnest
- Pace
- propulsive
- Themes
- globetrotting exploration · uncovering ancient mysteries · partnership and loyalty · the thrill of the chase
- The writing
- Punchy, descriptive, and action-oriented, prioritizing momentum and cinematic visuals over deep introspection.
- The arc
- Moves from curious intrigue to breathless, high-stakes exhilaration as the mysteries deepen and the danger escalates.
- Who it's for
- Fans of popcorn action thrillers and historical mysteries who love a capable, bantering power-couple at the center of the chaos.
Content notes
- gun violence
- peril
- kidnapping
About the book
Husband-and-wife team Sam and Remi Fargo must use their instinct for treasure-hunting to find a missing person in this novel in the #1 New York Times-bestselling series.
The Fargos are used to hunting for fortune, not people. But then a Texas oil baron contacts them with a personal plea: an investigator friend of the Fargos' was on a mission to find the oil baron's missing father-and now the investigator is missing, too. Would Sam and Remi be willing to look for them both? Though something about the situation doesn't quite add up, the Fargos agree to go on the search.
What they find will be beyond anything they could have imagined. On a journey that will take them to Tibet, Nepal, Bulgaria, India, and China, the Fargos will find themselves embroiled with black-market fossils, a centuries-old puzzle chest, the ancient Tibetan kingdom of Mustang, a balloon aircraft from a century before its time...and a skeleton that could turn the history of human evolution on its head.
Packed with the endless imagination and breathtaking suspense that are his hallmarks, The Kingdom once again proves that Clive Cussler is "just about the best storyteller in the business
Description from Open Library.
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