Corsair (Oregon Files Series #6)

A pirate story with an Islamic twist

The story begins with America's first contact with Islam and what today is called terrorists. The Barbary Pirates.

Thomas Jefferson sent a squadron from the new U.S. Navy to teach the pirates to respect the stars and bars. After firing the captured USS Philadelphia in Tripoli' s harbor, A U.S. frigate tangled with Al-Jama's ship. The first officer and Al-Jama fight and fall overboard. Stranded on the desolate beach, the two men learn to respect each other and learn about each others religions. Al-Jama, a feared pirate that delighted in killing infidels begins to think the two religions, Islam and Christianity, can peacefully coexist. Later, myth has it that Al-Jama, who is also a respected imam, writes a fatwa that say this is true. A second myth has it that Al-Jama has the "Jewel of Jerusalem."

Fast forward to today, and a new terrorist who has taken the name Al-Jama. His mission in life is to prevent a peace conference to be held in Tripoli from happing. At this point the usually cast of Oregon File characters enter the story.

This is a fast paced, page turner with heros, villains and weapons larger than life. An enjoyable read.

I recommend two other books that include Islamic terrorists and North Africa.

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A hardcover, at last!

Up till now all of Cussler's "Oregon" books have been big paperbacks. This is the first to merit a "hardcover" of it own. The story is more of the Dirk Pitt kind, where the action is non-stop in many places at once. This book has more action than others in the Oregon series. And this is the first that it feels "comfortable" to read, as there are so many characters in these stories, unlike in the Pitt and Austin books. One finally knows whose specialty does what.
A first time reader of the Oregon books may have trouble keeping up with "who's who", but the story, like all Cussler books, is fast-paced. Plus his "behind the story" story is topical today. And his attention to detail is meticulous.
A quick read that can be read in 3 or 4 days, as the action is non-stop.

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first "oregon" series for me

I've read quite a few Clive Cussler offerings.I'm a fan.If the rest of the "Oregon" series are as good as this, I'll be reading the rest. Plenty of action and historical background.I always love the tie-ins to ancient history in Cussler's books.Combined with fast action and a good story, his books are always worthwhile reading.

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Awesome imagination

Custler just keeps getting better. Every new adventure is is a whole new world. Some same characters on a totally different mission. Next page couldn't come fast enough.

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CUSSLER DOES IT AGAIN!

Clive Cussler is one the best action novelists of all time! His ability to create identifiable, lovable, and also despicable characters is second to none. The Oregon Files series (co-written with Jack Du Brul) is as good as the other Cussler series starring Dirk Pitt or Kurt Austin. Great action, superb plot twists, heroic fetes...buy anything with Cussler's name on it, and you will not be disappointed!

2 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

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Cussler Does It Again

Another great adventure story by Cussler. Would love to see this series in the movies, but we all know what Hollywood can do!

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As usual Clive and Jack grab your attention at the first sentence and don't let go until the last page.

I bought this book because I have never read one of Clive Cussler's books that weren't worth reading again and again.

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Quick easy read

Intresting up to date subject,easy to read, will hold your attention.

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Outstanding audio book! Does not get any better than this

The books plot is well written and very exciting. I actually want to read it again.

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Tops

Although it's not a truly Clive Cussler/Dirk Pitt novel, this story from the files of the Oregon, is pretty great. For those familiar with the Oregon series, this one is the best of the 6 published so far. Although classically unbelievable, as all Cussler associated novels are as far as their unrealistic action, it is a lot of fun to read and has no slow spots. Lots of actions to keep this book moving forward.

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Good Oregon Files Story

This is my second Oregon Files read and I enjoyed it very much. Rich story telling with a broad cast of characters to follow really wove a tight story. Exciting throughout and rich in detail. Cussler continues to write fast paced and intricate suspense stories that brings the reader in.

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We need more Oregon Files books!

Dirk Pitt is great, but the Oregon Files are the best. Clive... please keep them coming! :)

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THEY'RE GRRREAT!

Juan Cabrillo and his crew on the Oregon are the BEST!

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Recommended reading.

great writing, Once I started reading, it was hard to put down. Action packed and suspense filled.

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GRREAT

AS usual

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Shem

This is the best book ever

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Cussler is a fabulous story teller!

The Oregon Files should be developed into movie series, or TV show. All are engrossing, informative and very entertaining. I vote for Michael Waverly (NCIS) to play Juan Cabrillo. So hello screenwriters/adapters-get this moving! Thanks Clive for yet another exciting adventure with the Oregon Team!

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great book

story keeps your insterest.

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Good

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