Zero Hour (Numa Files #11)
It is called zero
point energy, and it really exists—a state of energy contained in all
matter everywhere, and thus all but unlimited. Nobody has ever found a
way to tap into it, however—until one scientist discovers a way.
Or at least he thinks he has. The problem is, his machines also cause great earthquakes, even fissures in tectonic plates. One machine is buried deep underground; the other is submerged in a vast ocean trench. If Kurt Austin and Joe Zavala and the rest of the NUMA team aren’t able to find and destroy them, and soon, the world will be on the threshold of a new era of earth tremors and unchecked volcanism.
Now, that can’t be good.
Or at least he thinks he has. The problem is, his machines also cause great earthquakes, even fissures in tectonic plates. One machine is buried deep underground; the other is submerged in a vast ocean trench. If Kurt Austin and Joe Zavala and the rest of the NUMA team aren’t able to find and destroy them, and soon, the world will be on the threshold of a new era of earth tremors and unchecked volcanism.
Now, that can’t be good.
My review:
Although Clive Cussler is a prolific author I've not read one of his works before. I picked this one up not realizing it was the 11th book in a series. It was on the NY Times Best Seller list and I thought I'd check out what some other people were reading.
So now that I've explained that I had no preconceived notions going into this book here are my thoughts.
Kurt Austin is like a modern day James Bond type character only without all the "I need to sleep with all the pretty girls" vibe. He is a brilliant, athletic, politically savvy, "never-say-die" kind of guy. He's good looking too but that isn't emphasized here.
But unlike James Bond, Kurt is a team player. He's got a buddy, Joe Zavala, who is a similar type of guy, and they make a great team. They are also part of a bigger team - the NUMA team - and they all work for Dirk Pitt (who just happens to be the focus of some other books in this series from what I understand now).
This is a pretty clean, action-adventure story. There is a ton of violence but it isn't super graphic. There is no sex, although there is a pretty girl and some romantic vibes going on. There is a lot of action, suspense and a satisfying conclusion. The book is pretty formulaic, but that isn't necessarily a bad thing. You know what you are getting, but there is still a ton to read about and I admit to finding the idea of zero point energy intriguing.
Although I didn't love it enough to want to go out immediately and get all the rest of the books in the series, I really did enjoy it. I'd give it four out of five stars.
What are your favorite action-adventure books?
About the author:
The book is fast paced, interesting, thoughtful and loaded with tension and fun. If you are a Clive Cussler fan you will enjoy the book.
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