Becky the Bookworm: Inca Gold (Dirk Pitt series by Clive Cussler)

Becky the Bookworm: Inca Gold (Dirk Pitt series by Clive Cussler)

If you guys have seen the movie "Sahara" then you’ll know who Dirk Pitt is. If you haven’t seen that movie, you may want to check it out especially if you are an adventure junkie. Dirk Pitt is your modern day Indiana Jones whose main interest lies in marine science. He’s smart, athletic, rich, popular with the ladies and has a knack for saving himself, his friends and other people from all kinds of evil danger; at least that’s how the fictional series by Clive Cussler potrays him. I’ve read most of Sidney Sheldon’s novels and since he hasn’t written a new one in a couple of years, I thought I should check out another author in the same genre. However, I should point out that Cussler’s writing focuses more on the adventure side compared to Sheldon’s fascination for mystery. They are both good and everyone who’s liked Sheldon’s novels will like Cussler’s as well.

In Inca Gold, you’ll not only read about Dirk Pitt’s marine adventures but also of archeology and how this field can be easily plagued with looting and mischief. Monetary gains take precedence over historical merit and benefits of the archeological artifacts that are discovered by scientists. Of course, like all other adventure books, there are the villains that are so evil and you can imagine actually living but hopefully not in your world.

There’s a bit of technical information you have to get used to reading with Clive Cussler’s novels. Since Dirk Pitt is a marine scientists, there are a lot of references to diving. It’s always handy to have Wikipedia explain the numerous scientific and technical terms in the novel.

Enough of this talk! Check out your local library if they have a copy and start reading. Summer vacations are coming soon and a good book to read while lounging in the sun is always nice. Enjoy!!

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