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|name = Poseidon's Arrow |
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|language = English (American English) |
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|series = ] adventure novels |
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|publisher = Putnam |
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|release_date = November 6, 2012 |
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|media_type = Print (])<ref>Also released as an ] edition, a ] book, a paperback edition and various types of audio editions.</ref> |
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|pages = 528 pp (hardcover edition) |
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|isbn = ISBN 0-399-16292-5 (hardcover) |
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|preceded_by = ] (2010)<ref>Amazon.com website, at http://www.amazon.com/Poseidons-Arrow-Dirk-Pitt-Adventure/dp/0399162925 .</ref><ref>Barnes & Noble website, at http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/poseidons-arrow-clive-cussler/1111306588 .</ref> |
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'''''Poseidon's Arrow''''' is a ] novel, the twenty-second of that series. The hardcover edition was released November 6, 2012. Other editions were released on other dates. |
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==Plot== |
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This book is about a secret prototype attack submarine the United States is developing and the efforts of a ruthless multimillionaire who wants to seize it by any means and sell it for a hefty profit. This millionaire antagonist also is bent on monopolizing most of the world's ] mining operations and sell these minerals for a huge profit. This novel has many subplots and is set in a variety settings throughout the world. These subplots involve many characters, as well. |
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Clive Cussler makes a habit of writing himself into ]s in his books. In this one he makes a short appearance, working as a barge captain who gets roughed up by those working for this tale's antagonist. |
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==Reception== |
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Judy Gigstad wrote in September 2012 on the Book Reporter website, "''Poseidon's Arrow'' is a must read for Dirk Pitt fans."<ref>Book Reporter website, at http://www.bookreporter.com/reviews/poseidons-arrow-a-dirk-pitt-novel .</ref> In September 2012 a review on the Kirkus Reviews website said, "Ranging from Panama and Mexico to Idaho and Washington, D.C., this book is constantly on the move--one reason it avoids dull spots so well."<ref>Kirkus Reviews website, at http://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/clive-cussler/poseidons-arrow/ .</ref> An ] review in November 2012 said, "It's no "Inca Gold," but it's one of the better ones in the series written with Dirk Cussler."<ref>Indiana Gazette.com website, at http://www.indianagazette.com/b_entertainment/article_13cf297b-8a5d-5362-bfd5-5c6b8c0c5485.html .</ref> |
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==References== |
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{{Dirk Pitt novels}} |
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