Plot Summary

Cyclops

Clive Cussler
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Cyclops

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1986

Book Brief

Clive Cussler

Cyclops

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1986
Book Details
Pages

624

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Various • 1980s

Publication Year

1986

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Cyclops, Dirk Pitt uncovers a complex conspiracy involving a missing Navy collier, a sunken treasure, and a Soviet plot while saving a lunar colony from Russian control and preventing a new Cuban crisis. Despite numerous challenges, including an attack by the Cuban military and the threat of a hurricane, Pitt's determination leads him to ultimately thwart the Soviet scheme and continue his quest for the legendary La Dorada treasure.

Adventurous

Suspenseful

Exciting

Mysterious

Playful

Reviews & Readership

4.1

15,497 ratings

69%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Cyclops by Clive Cussler is a high-paced adventure blending historical intrigue and suspense. Reviewers commend its engaging plot and dynamic protagonist, keeping readers hooked. However, some critics argue the story's numerous subplots can be convoluted. Overall, Cussler effectively captures the thrill of the chase, appealing to genre enthusiasts despite occasional complexity.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Cyclops?

Readers who enjoy thrilling, action-packed adventures with a mix of historical intrigue and modern-day espionage would love Clive Cussler's Cyclops. This book is ideal for fans of Dan Brown's The Da Vinci Code or Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan series, offering a blend of suspense, mystery, and heroism.

4.1

15,497 ratings

69%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

624

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Various • 1980s

Publication Year

1986

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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