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Inca Gold

Inca Gold

Historical FictionThriller
Pages
618
Published
1994
Language
English

Synopsis

Five centuries ago, an ancient Andean civilization vanished with a golden treasure of immense value. Now, in 1998, adventurer Dirk Pitt finds himself entangled in a dangerous quest for this lost Inca gold after rescuing two archaeologists. A ruthless crime syndicate is also after the billion-dollar prize, leading Pitt into a deadly race from the Andes to a hidden underground river in Mexico. He must stop them before they claim the treasure and eliminate him.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

TenseAdventurousMysterious
HeistQuestBetrayal

Genres

Historical Fiction Thriller Adventure Suspense

About the author

C
Clive Cussler

Cussler began writing novels in 1965 and published his first work featuring his continuous series hero, Dirk Pitt, in 1973. His first non-fiction, The Sea Hunters, was released in 1996. The Board of Governors of the Maritime College, State University of New York, considered The Sea Hunters in lieu of a Ph.D. thesis and awarded Cussler a Doctor of Letters degree in May, 1997. It was the first time since the College was founded in 1874 that such a degree was bestowed. Cussler is an internation...

Characters

Dirk PittProtagonist
a sinister crime syndicateAntagonist
two American archaeologistsSupporting
All characters in Inca Gold

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Inca Gold a standalone story?

    This novel is part of the Dirk Pitt series, but it features a self-contained adventure that can be enjoyed without having read previous books in the series. While recurring characters appear, their backstories are not essential to understanding the plot of Inca Gold.

  • Is there a movie adaptation of Inca Gold?

    Inca Gold has not been adapted into a film or television series. While other books by Clive Cussler featuring Dirk Pitt have been adapted, this particular novel remains unadapted.