Typhoon fury by Clive Cussler

"Typhoon fury" by Clive Cussler & Boyd Morrison -  A thrilling thriller. 

This book is published by G. P. Putnam's Sons in 2017 and has 448 pages. This is Book 13 of Oregon files.

'The Corporation' is contacted by Beth Anderson, who is an expert art evaluator, to recover stolen paintings. One thing leads to another and they are pitted against a communist leader from Philippines who had an army of super soldiers. 

How did they become super soldiers? What is their ultimate goal? What do they have at their disposal? Can The Corporation fight the super soldiers?

For the uninitiated, The Corporation is a company based on a ship called Oregon. Oregon looks like a dilapidated tramp steamer but in-reality is a state of the art and weaponized fast ship powered by magnetic hydrodynamic engines. They take assignments mainly from CIA but also from others when the assignment does not conflict with American interests. They use technology, deception and dare devilry to get the job done and are led by Chairman Juan Cabrillo.

The story starts in Thailand and happens mostly in Philippines. The drug that turns normal human into Superhuman is called Typhoon. It gives them super strength and extraordinary healing power. They just don't die easily. 

The story is fast. Something is happening all the time. Juan Cabrillo and his team suffer initial setbacks but using the hi-tech gadgets coupled with their grit and determination manage to overcome the odds again. 

The story had several tantalizing action sequences. Landing on to of a running train. Gin fight in the train. Avoiding the drone in hot pursuit of submarine. Saving a ferry with 1200 people on board from going down. Literally riding through the eye of the storm. Flying chopper inside a huge carve. Etc. Each adrenaline pumping action sequence is a cliff hanger and ideal for making a movie. First action sequence also forms the cover off the book. 

Mike Trono was killed in previous book. This book finds a replacement for him. There is also hint of another love interest for Juan.

The title of this Book is ideal one. The drug that creates superhuman is called Typhoon. The climax happens in the eye of real Typhoon Hidalgo.

It's an enjoyable experience. 

Why did I read this book? Clive Cussler.

What I didn't like? Umm...

What did I like? Action sequences, Ideas. 

A very good thriller. Recommend reading.