The Oracle - Clive Cussler & Robin Burcell

The Oracle

By Clive Cussler & Robin Burcell

  • Release Date: 2019-06-11
  • Genre: Action & Adventure
Score: 4
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From 615 Ratings

Description

The husband-and-wife treasure-hunting team of Sam and Remi Fargo return in a new adventure as they search for an ancient scroll--which carries a deadly curse--in this thrilling addition to Clive Cussler's bestselling series.

In 533 A.D., the last Vandal ruler in North Africa consults an oracle on how to defeat the invading Byzantine army. The oracle tells the king that a high priestess cast a curse upon the Vandal Kingdom after a sacred scroll was stolen. In order to lift the curse, the scroll must be returned to its rightful home. But the kingdom falls before the scroll is found, leaving its location a great mystery. . . until a current day archeological dig, funded by Sam and Remi Fargo, uncovers some vital clues.

The search for the ancient scroll is put on hold when the Fargos learn that a shipment of supplies intended for their charitable foundation's school has been stolen, and they travel to Nigeria to deliver new supplies themselves. But their mission becomes infinitely more complicated when they run afoul of a band of robbers. The group takes Remi and several students hostage, and there are signs that the kidnapping is related to the missing scroll. The Fargos need all their skills to save the lives of the young girls at the school before they uncover the hidden treasure. . . and lift the deadly curse.

Reviews

  • The worst of Clive Cussler.

    1
    By Gary43
    I’ve read 18 Cussler books. This one is by far the worst. Weak plot. Slow moving. Superfluous narrative.
  • The Oracle

    2
    By Vaughnmcc
    Have read all of the Cussler books and this is the worst.
  • Long

    4
    By Dan Vermilion
    The book was long, but good. A few too many characters to remember