Fire Ice: A High-Stakes Adventure from the Depths of the Sea to the Heights of Power Book by Clive Cussler

Dive into a world where cutting-edge technology meets ancient secrets and where the line between hero and villain is razor-thin. "Fire Ice" promises a thrill ride through covert operations, devious plots, and a race to control an element that could determine the fate of nations.

Features:

• Kurt Austin Returns: NUMA's Special Assignments Team leader, Kurt Austin, takes on adversaries that threaten global peace. A hero with brains and brawn, Austin is a force to be reckoned with.

• A Game-Changing Discovery: "Fire Ice" is a term for hydrates, a form of natural gas that has the potential to revolutionize the energy industry. But with great power comes great peril, as interests vie for control of this valuable resource.

• The Romanovs and Russia: Delving into the history of the Romanovs and modern-day Russia, Cussler intertwines historical and contemporary threads to weave an intricate tapestry of intrigue.

• Globe-trotting Action: From the Black Sea to the American East Coast, and from the tranquil beauty of Cape Cod to the harsh landscapes of northern Siberia, the action never stops.

Description:

In "Fire Ice," Cussler thrusts Kurt Austin into a maelstrom of danger when a Russian businessman, who fancies himself a Tsar, hatches a sinister plot to control the global supply of "Fire Ice." As tensions rise and the stakes get higher, Austin and the NUMA team must confront a myriad of challenges, from high-tech drone attacks to historical riddles, to save the world from a new Cold War.

Additional Information:

• Author: Clive Cussler (with Paul Kemprecos)
• Series: NUMA Files
• Genre: Action, Adventure, Thriller
• Publication Year: 2002

Plunge into the icy waters of geopolitical intrigue, environmental challenges, and edge-of-your-seat action sequences as Kurt Austin navigates a dangerous world teetering on the brink in "Fire Ice."