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The President's secret task force develops the ultimate defensive weapon. At its core: byzanium, a radioactive element so rare sufficient quantities have never been found. But a frozen American corpse on a desolate Soviet mountainside, a bizarre mining accident in Colorado, and a madman's... read more

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  • NUMA: National Underwater and Marine Agency

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The President swiveled in his chair, clasped his hands behind his head, and stared unseeing out of the window of the Oval Office and cursed his lot.

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This is book 4 of 22 in Dirk Pitt Adventures. (standard series)

Preceded by Iceberg, and followed by Vixen 03.

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. Clive Cussler (Author)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: Viking Press
Country: United States
Publication Date: 1976
ISBN: 0670589330
Page Count: 373

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  • Library of Congress: PZ4.C9856 Rai PS3553.U75
  • Dewey: 813.54

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Reading Level: Adults

Some sexual content


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