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Pacific Vortex! (Dirk Pitt, #1)

Clive Cussler, Michael Pritchard
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Pacific Vortex! (Dirk Pitt, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1983

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Clive Cussler, Michael Pritchard

Pacific Vortex! (Dirk Pitt, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1983
Book Details
Pages

288

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Pacific Ocean • 1970s

Publication Year

1983

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Pacific Vortex! by Clive Cussler and narrated by Michael Pritchard follows Dirk Pitt as he investigates a mysterious area in the Pacific Ocean where ships and planes disappear. Pitt faces various challenges and dangers while uncovering secrets of the vortex and a lost submarine. It combines elements of adventure, mystery, and action.

Reviews & Readership

4.0

24,625 ratings

63%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Pacific Vortex! by Clive Cussler and Michael Pritchard offers a thrilling adventure with engaging plot twists and a charismatic protagonist. Readers enjoy the fast-paced narrative and intriguing underwater settings. However, some critiques note predictable elements and less-developed secondary characters. Overall, it's an entertaining read for fans of maritime fiction.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Pacific Vortex! (Dirk Pitt, #1)?

Fans of oceanic adventure, daring rescues, and naval intrigue will enjoy Pacific Vortex! by Clive Cussler and Michael Pritchard. Those captivated by the high-seas excitement of Treasure Island or the fast-paced action found in Tom Clancy’s Hunt for Red October will find this maritime thriller equally gripping.

4.0

24,625 ratings

63%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

288

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Pacific Ocean • 1970s

Publication Year

1983

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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