"The Solomon curse" by Clive Cussler and Russell Blake. This book is published by G. P. Putnam's Sons in Sept 2015 and has 400 pages. This is Book 7 of Fargo adventures.
Fargos are on an archeological expedition in Solomon islands when they stumble upon sunken ruins. They are inclined to find a project to provide medical facilities to islanders. Someone tries to kill them twice in one day. An Australian businessman is in a financial loss. He has partnered with a mysterious person with unknown identity.
What's in the ruins? Why are they attacked? Is there another hidden plot? Is there treasure involved?
If it's a Fargo adventure, there has to be a treasure. And so it's here as well. The treasure is or was in a construction that sunk in the sea. With Fargos, there are always bad guys who want to kill them and acquire the treasure.
The story is evenly paced. The book has usual witty commentary of Fargos, efficiency of Salma and her impeccable logistics, adventures of Fargos, under water exploration and secrets.
Overthrowing regime of a mineral rich small country to acquire exploration rights is a tried and tested formula. Add to it a treasure and clues and you have this book.
The climax comes suddenly and it's not clear how long and meticulous planning unravels by one radio address of the prime minister.
I am a Cussler fan, however his Fargo adventures are my least favourite. Though they are good, others are better. Same applies here. This book is testimony to this opinion.
The book has all that you expect from a Fargo adventure. It does not surprise you positively or negatively. In this aspect it's pretty much predictable.
Give it a miss, if you have never read Fargo adventures.
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