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Inca Gold (Dirk Pitt, #12)

Clive Cussler
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Inca Gold (Dirk Pitt, #12)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2001

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Clive Cussler

Inca Gold (Dirk Pitt, #12)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2001
Book Details
Pages

592

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

South America • 1990s

Publication Year

2001

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Inca Gold by Clive Cussler, a daring explorer named Dirk Pitt embarks on an adventure to uncover ancient treasures and solve historical mysteries. Pitt navigates perilous situations involving lost civilizations, treasure hunters, and powerful adversaries, relying on his resourcefulness and bravery to uncover the secrets of the Inca gold.

Reviews & Readership

4.2

28,977 ratings

73%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Clive Cussler's Inca Gold is praised for its fast-paced adventure, engaging characters, and meticulous historical research, transporting readers to exotic locations. However, some critics feel the plot can be formulaic and the writing occasionally lacks depth. Overall, it delivers thrilling escapism for fans of the genre.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Inca Gold (Dirk Pitt, #12)?

Adventure enthusiasts who enjoy fast-paced action and intriguing historical mysteries will relish Clive Cussler's Inca Gold. Readers captivated by the thrilling exploits in Dan Brown's The Da Vinci Code and the treasure-hunting excitement of Michael Crichton's Congo will find this novel equally gripping.

4.2

28,977 ratings

73%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Fun Facts

Inca Gold demonstrates Cussler's passion for adventure and exploration, themes that align with his real-life experiences as an avid underwater explorer and founder of the National Underwater and Marine Agency (NUMA).

The novel is part of the popular Dirk Pitt series, which has been praised for its blending of historical elements and thrilling action sequences, a hallmark of Cussler's storytelling.

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Set against the backdrop of the Andes and mysterious ancient treasures, the novel's title and premise evoke the historical fascination with the Inca civilization and its legendary wealth.

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Book Details
Pages

592

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

South America • 1990s

Publication Year

2001

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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