"Mirage" by Clive Cussler and Jack Du Brul. This is the 9th book in Oregon files series.
For those who do not know; Oregon is a high tech ship disguised as a rusty old tramp steamer. It's the headquarter of private secret service organization called 'The corporation'. It works with CIA and other agencies to stop crime and terrorism. It's headed by Chairman Juan Cabrillo, a superb innovative planner and great leader. The crew has multiple specializations like disguise, deception, combat capabilities, technological expertise, weaponry and daring, that help them get the job done. In short they are good mercenaries.
In this book, The corporation is tasked to steal a prisoner from Siberian prison. The prisoner informs that a rogue Russian admiral, Pyotr Kyenin, has got hold of unknown research work of Nicola Tesla. He plans to sell it to the Chinese and disappear.
Juan Cabrillo and team Oregon stand in his way. Can Oregon stop him? Will he get better of The Corporation? Will the admiral be able to destroy a yacht protected by The Corporation? Will the admiral sink Oregon? What is the research? What is the miracle? Can Oregon save the day? Who wins?
This thriller is true to Cussler's reputation. The story is fast paced, full of action and keeps you interested even when there is no action.
The book includes a prison break, high speed chase on snow mobiles, diving to the bottom of ocean, firing of torpedoes, near death and survival, disguise, rescue, boat chase, deception, harpoon attack and retribution. In short everything that makes a book bestseller. The book does not disappoint on any front. It's a cliff hanger.
Cussler has been churning novels after novels with water theme in general and sea or ocean in particular but had managed to maintain variety. It's amazing.
It's a page turner. Recommend reading.
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