Blue Gold: A Kurt Austin Adventure (NUMA Files Series)

Awesome!!!!

I Liked this book because there is nonstop action from the beginning. Even when it slows down it really held my attention. Also a very diverse storyline and not all action. Has a good plot and the characters are well defined.

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Totally recommend it!

As always, Cussler never lets down the action or intentsity.

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Great reading for everyone!!

I have read eleven books by Mr. Cussler. They are the best. I can recomend any of his books to readers of all ages.

For Clive Cussler fans a must read.

Blue Gold is a very good read , never a dull moment and always suspenseful right to the end. As with all of Cussler's books a page turner and hard to put down.

KURT IS NO DIRK PITT, BUT HE IS OK!

I HAVE BEEN A CLIVE CUSSLER/DIRK PITT FAN FOR YEARS. THE NEW HERO, KURT AUSTIN, IS NO DIRK PITT. HIS CHARACTER IS NOT AS DEVELOPED AND PERSONABLE. ALSO, HIS 'TEAM' JUST DOESN'T SEEM AS CLOSE KNIT AND LIKABLE AS DIRK'S. ALL THIS ASIDE, IT HAS A PRETTY GOOD START ON BECOMING A GOOD SERIES. THE SCIENCE ASPECT IS INTRIGUING, THE FEMALE VILLAIN IS VERY NASTY, AND THE ADVENTURE IS EXOTIC. HOWEVER, THE MAIN CHARACTERS STILL NEED A LOT MORE DEVELOPMENT AND CONSISTENCY. MAYBE THEY WILL GROW ON ME.

Cussler & Kemprecos strike GOLD again

I am quite puzzled at the negative reviews of this, the 2nd Kurt Austin adventure. For my money, it may not be 100% equal to your average Dirk Pitt treasure, but I'd have to say it comes pretty close. I was as skeptical as any other Dirk Pitt fan when I first saw 'Serpent' a little over a year ago, but I had to remember that Cussler had never failed me before, so I took the gamble on Kurt Austin novel #1 and I was incredibly glad I did. 'Blue Gold', like 'Serpent' continues the tried-and-true Cussler formula. Somewhere is a really bad guy--or in this case, a bad girl--who has plans on doing something that will tragically effect the entire planet, in this case, control arguably the most valuable resource on the planet outside of oxygen: WATER. Kurt Austin & his trusty sidekick, Joe Zavala end up as Dirk & Al usually do, knee-deep in the mess, quite by accident. But once into it, they cannot stop themselves from rushing headlong into the conspiracy. The Amazon connection as well as the missing WWII spy plane added a great deal of thrills to an already winning plot. For those who just CANNOT get past this not being a Dirk Pitt adventure should do this: every time you see the name Kurt, just substitute Dirk and the same goes for exchanging Al for every time you see the name Joe...by doing this, you can hardly tell the difference between these books and one featuring the Special Projects Director of the National Underwater & Marine Agency. Again, there are those who cannot (or will not) attempt to do this, but for my money, I'll take a Cussler novel just about any way I can get it, and if a Kurt Austin tale quenches my adventure thirst while waiting for Dirk & Co. to make another trip to the bookstore, I just see it as a good thing all around. Also, for those who enjoy Clive Cussler's style of writing, check out one of Jack Du Brul's books. He is soon becoming the new master of adventure fiction.

A Great New Beginning

I loved this book. The story line was interesting. You did need to read it carefully (don't skip any pages) or you'll miss some of the important clues to what going on. Dirk is getting old and has done almost everything. Now is the time to bring in Kurt, the younger person with new partner and personalities to open up another story line. It does live up to Clive's other stories. The only negative thing is being with a co-author is they haven't written much together so the styles haven't totally meshed yet. The next story together will be awesome. I think the next story Kurt and Dirk should be working together.

Blue Gold = Great Read

After reading all of Cussler's books, I am happy to say that this is as good or better that all the rest. While Austin is not Dirk, the two characters are from the same cloth. This new series helps pass the time of waiting on a new Pitt novel bearable.

Bad Gal

An interesting twist on the typical Bad Guy in most action/adventure novels.

Recommend

As an avid Cussler reader for many years I am constantly checking the shelves for a new title. One a year just isn't enough once your hooked. But I must say the new series do not meet the standards of the Dirk Pitt and crew. I find the characters shallow and not as seasoned as Dirk was. There is good build up as far as characters is concerned but too many flukey type escapes. Also the end comes too quick after reading through so much detail. I hope that Mr. Austin will become a little more like Dirk whereas right now he is too much of a fly by the seat of the pants character. All in all a good read but not as exciting as past writings of Clive's.

BLUE GOLD lost at sea

I've read all of the Cussler novels and am an ardent fan. However, this co-authored novel does not meet Cussler's elegant standards for highly detailed and mind-boggling excitement. When you have become 'Cusslerized' over the years, the flimsy action episodes in Blue Gold seem to fall flat. This novel definitely needed more Cussler input.

Pure Gold

I¿m so glad that Clive Cussler started another series! Waiting for a year plus for another Dirk Pitt was torture. I have been a fan of Mr. Cussler since Rise The Titanic. His books have always been such a pleasure to read. Fun adventure, total escapism. The good guys win and the bad guys get theirs. A new take on the old western books. Mr. Cussler does a wonderful job of explaining the high tech end of things and makes the story in his books seem real. This book is no exception. The four main characters are fun and interesting. Kurt and Joe the two lead characters are as much fun as Dirk and Al. May be even a bit funnier. The addition of a married couple is an added bonus, for a anchor to the plot. The plot of this book is tight with some very nasty villains. The ¿heroine in distress¿ in this book could use a bit more fleshing out. But you do understand her and root for her. Over all a very fun book to escape into for a couple of days.

Austin is back - but he's no Dirk

For Cussler fans, the escapades of Kurt Austin are a welcome addition to the NUMA files. For Pitt fans, Kurt and Joe seem to be a watered down version of the dynamic duo. The Trouts play a big role in Blue Gold, which is good. Hiram and Max are here, as well as Sandecker, but Rudi only makes a cameo. I guess the feeling of disappointment stems from wanting Pitt to save the day. A good read on its own, but left me wanting to know what's going on with Al,Dirk and Lauren

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