Submitted by Max
Fire Ice is another triumph by one of my preferred authors, the one and only Clive Cussler. Once again he's brought as a nautical adventure full of laughs, suspense and action. Though I was somewhat hesitant to call this book a masterpiece (mostly because he has introduced a new main character) it has proved to be just as good as the originals. The new hero, Kurt Austin, is an ex-CIA agent who is now employed by the National Underwater and Marine Agency (Numa). Along with his crew of friends and sea experts, he must stop the ravings of a mad Russian named Razov. Claiming Romanov ancestry, this undersea mining tycoon leads a cult of neo-Imperialist Cossacks who plan to wage war on the new Russian government and its ally, the United States. Razov plans to disturb large deposits of methane hydrate under the seafloor, causing tsunamis and accelerated global warming with devastating effects. Austin must use his skills and quick thinking to track down Razov and stop him from fulfilling his nefarious scheme.
Overall, this book is not exactly a literary work of art, but with clever writing and a light, readable feel, it maintains the reputation of Cussler's novels: exciting, funny, and engaging, If you like the ocean, adventure stories, fast-paced action, or even a bit of mystery, then this and the rest of the Cussler series are for you. Come check them out!
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