Part of Dirk Pitt®, book 7
First published 2006
Poison spreads through ocean waters while a ghost ship drifts across the northern Pacific. A Soviet luxury liner burns like a torch. The Presidential yacht glides along the Potomac River on a quiet night, but morning reveals an empty vessel. The President has vanished without explanation. Dirk Pitt finds himself drawn into a deadly confrontation with a powerful Asian shipping empire that spans continents. The adventure pushes him to his limits as corporate conspirators threaten the foundation of American government. Pitt must navigate treacherous waters both literal and political, racing against time to uncover the truth behind the disappearance. His mission becomes personal when opportunities for payback emerge. The fate of the entire US government hangs in the balance as Pitt wages an intercontinental battle of wits and courage against ruthless enemies who will stop at nothing to achieve their goals.
Genres: adventure, suspense, mystery, action, espionage, political-thriller
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, personal-stakes
Setting: Asia, Pacific Ocean, Potomac River, United States
Period: 20th-century
535 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Pocket Books