Part of Dirk Pitt®, book 23
First published 2014
Dirk Pitt plunges into Caribbean waters to investigate a mysterious poisonous spill threatening American shores. The marine adventurer quickly discovers the contamination connects to something far more perilous: a violent struggle for Cuban leadership in the post-Castro era. Meanwhile, his children Dirk Jr. and Summer pursue their own dangerous mission. The marine engineer and oceanographer track an Aztec stone that could reveal the location of a legendary treasure. Their search leads to the battleship Maine, destroyed in Havana Harbor over a century ago. Both investigations pull the Pitt family toward Cuba, where political chaos and deadly secrets converge. As father and children navigate separate but interconnected threats, they find themselves trapped in circumstances more treacherous than any they have faced. The family must survive Cuban conspirators, toxic dangers, and historical mysteries that refuse to stay buried.
Genres: historical-fiction, adventure, mystery, thriller, action
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: family-drama, found-family, treasure-hunt
Setting: America, Caribbean, Cuba, Havana, Maine
Period: 21st Century, Post-Castro Era
452 pages · Hardcover · G.P. Putnam's Sons