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G.P. Putnam's Sons (2009), Edition: Reprint, 592 pages
Description
The crew of the Oregon has just completed a top secret mission against Iran in the Persian Gulf, when they come across a cruise ship adrift in the sea. Hundreds of bodies litter its deck, and as ship captain Cabrillo tries to determine what happened, explosions rack the length of the ship. Barely able to escape with his own life and that of the liner's sole survivor, Cabrillo finds himself plunged into a mystery as intricate--and as perilous--as any he has ever known, and pitted against a cult with monstrously lethal plans for the human race . . . plans he may already be too late to stop.--From publisher description.
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LibraryThing member readingwithtea
Summary: Juan Cabrillo is busy skippering the Oregon around the Middle East, dishing out his own, CIA-sanctioned form of justice with his elite hit squad, when they happen across a ship apparently ravaged by a fast-acting virus. When his right-hand-man's son is kidnapped, Juan won't stop at
This, like The Navigator, was lots of fluffy, suspended-disbelief fun. The fact that almost all the action took place on a ship was very educational for me (while I know you can't take any facts for granted in these types of books, Cussler seems to know his way around a boat), and I enjoyed the stop-offs in the Philippines, Iran, Monaco... in fact the ship setting meant that we weren't flying around everywhere at a moment's notice - definitely a positive change.
One of the aspects of Cussler's writing that I really enjoy is that the minor characters in the good team get more development than I think they would in another author's efforts. I enjoyed knowing a bit more about the weapons expert, the doctor, even the chef/butler, rather than having all the character development be of the leader.
Philosophically this book gave me a bit to think about too - the idea behind it is that there is a society/group/movement attempting to artificially limit human reproductive capabilities on a huge scale, through the argument that population explosion is limiting development and overconsuming resources. I'm not sure what I think about the population explosion theory, but I know exactly what I think about people playing God, and I was intrigued that Cussler chose to take on a moral issue as his "the world is at threat" plot device. Good on him.
I have one more Cussler in my bookshelf and I might just be going on a little Cussler-binge the next time I'm at the Lancaster book market!
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anything to get him back... and he wants to know what happened on that ghost ship.This, like The Navigator, was lots of fluffy, suspended-disbelief fun. The fact that almost all the action took place on a ship was very educational for me (while I know you can't take any facts for granted in these types of books, Cussler seems to know his way around a boat), and I enjoyed the stop-offs in the Philippines, Iran, Monaco... in fact the ship setting meant that we weren't flying around everywhere at a moment's notice - definitely a positive change.
One of the aspects of Cussler's writing that I really enjoy is that the minor characters in the good team get more development than I think they would in another author's efforts. I enjoyed knowing a bit more about the weapons expert, the doctor, even the chef/butler, rather than having all the character development be of the leader.
Philosophically this book gave me a bit to think about too - the idea behind it is that there is a society/group/movement attempting to artificially limit human reproductive capabilities on a huge scale, through the argument that population explosion is limiting development and overconsuming resources. I'm not sure what I think about the population explosion theory, but I know exactly what I think about people playing God, and I was intrigued that Cussler chose to take on a moral issue as his "the world is at threat" plot device. Good on him.
I have one more Cussler in my bookshelf and I might just be going on a little Cussler-binge the next time I'm at the Lancaster book market!
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LibraryThing member bobp0303
Fast -- not terribly well-written
LibraryThing member kimmy0ne
a great adventure story
LibraryThing member Jarratt
“Plague Ship” is the second Clive Cussler Oregon Files book I’ve listened to (“The Jungle” being the first). As this one was written prior to “The Jungle” some of the suspense of who might live was immediately removed.
I thought “Plague Ship” was quite good and had some nice
“Plague Ship” is about an organization of folks who worry about over population so the top tier leaders decide to do something about it. Of course, it’s up to Juan Cabrillo and his mates to keep this from happening.
If 75 pages or so were cut, I think the story would move along at a much faster pace. But still, it’s better than most novels and I will continue to check out other Cussler works.
I thought “Plague Ship” was quite good and had some nice
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twists. But many of the scenes seemed to take a rather long time to develop, so the entire story dragged a bit too long. But I like the characters and action sequences overall.“Plague Ship” is about an organization of folks who worry about over population so the top tier leaders decide to do something about it. Of course, it’s up to Juan Cabrillo and his mates to keep this from happening.
If 75 pages or so were cut, I think the story would move along at a much faster pace. But still, it’s better than most novels and I will continue to check out other Cussler works.
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LibraryThing member princesserin
In this adventure, the crew of the Oregon stumble upon an ancient mystery. Why did the crew of this old ship perish?
This book, like all of Cussler's works, was well written. It keeps the reader wanting more. I was sad when it was over.
This book, like all of Cussler's works, was well written. It keeps the reader wanting more. I was sad when it was over.
LibraryThing member DCavin
My first Cussler (and DuBrul for that matter) book. I enjoyed it. It felt like an action movie put into a book. If you can't suspend disbelief on stories like this, then you need to be reading something else. Pure fun.
LibraryThing member DCarlin
The ‘Plague Ship’ is another great story from Clive Cussler and one which all fans will enjoy. The plot moves along and with loose ends being eventually drawn together.
LibraryThing member Olivermagnus
The fifth book in the Oregon Files series finds Captain Juan Cabrillo and his high tech crew boarding a cruise ship called the Golden Dawn. Their reconnaissance has indicated the entire crew and all the passenger, except one, have been killed by some sort of hemorrhagic virus. The ship had been
For readers not familiar with the Oregon, it's a high tech, state of the art ship, disguised as a rusty old trawler. It's captained by Juan Cabrillo, chairman of the Corporation, a group of freelance operatives who take on undercover jobs for a number of US agencies, as well as private clients.
This is an action packed novel that also incorporates a lot of detailed information about ships and weapons. It's not necessarily great literature but it does keep you interested, especially if you have read any of the other books in the series. These books can easily be read as standalone, because the authors always provide a lot of backstory during the book. I'm looking forward to continuing this series with the next book, Corsair.
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leased by a group known as the Responsivists. This group publicly promotes population control and they are secretly planning to use a virus to kill and sterilize most of the population. The crew of the Oregon need to piece together all the information they can before the virus is released on the rest of the world.For readers not familiar with the Oregon, it's a high tech, state of the art ship, disguised as a rusty old trawler. It's captained by Juan Cabrillo, chairman of the Corporation, a group of freelance operatives who take on undercover jobs for a number of US agencies, as well as private clients.
This is an action packed novel that also incorporates a lot of detailed information about ships and weapons. It's not necessarily great literature but it does keep you interested, especially if you have read any of the other books in the series. These books can easily be read as standalone, because the authors always provide a lot of backstory during the book. I'm looking forward to continuing this series with the next book, Corsair.
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LibraryThing member nx74defiant
Clive Cussler does this well. An exciting adventure story. I couldn't wait to see what happens next.
LibraryThing member Carol420
[Plague Ship] by Clive Cussler & Jack DuBrul
Oregon File series Book #5
4 Stars
From The Book:
Captained by the rakish, one-legged Juan Cabrillo and manned by a crew of former military and spy personnel, the Oregon is a private enterprise, available for any government agency that can afford it. They've
My Thoughts:
Clive Cussler really hit on something when he created Juan Carbrillo and his Oregon crew. They are mercenaries with a conscience and an overwhelming sense of right and wrong. They incapacitate their enemies most of time instead of outright killing them.
I have been a huge fan of this series from the very first book and hope that Cussler and his writing team find enough material to long continue the adventures. This book gives readers an insight into some of the characters that make up the team but often have more of a back seat. As almost all of Clive Cussler's books begin with a look at a historical event...this one is no exception. Readers are presented with a possible discovery of the Ark and from there we are left to wonder how it will fit into the storyline...but it always does.
I highly recommend this series...and for that matter all his others...to any one that loves adventure and intrigue taken to the highest levels.
Oregon File series Book #5
4 Stars
From The Book:
Captained by the rakish, one-legged Juan Cabrillo and manned by a crew of former military and spy personnel, the Oregon is a private enterprise, available for any government agency that can afford it. They've
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just completed a top secret mission against Iran in the Persian Gulf when they come across a cruise ship adrift at sea. Hundreds of bodies litter its deck, and, as Cabrillo tries to determine what happened, explosions rack the length of the ship. Barely able to escape with his own life and that of the liner’s sole survivor, Cabrillo finds himself plunged into a mystery as intricate – and as perilous – as any he has ever known and pitted against a cult with monstrously lethal plans for the human race . . . plans he may already be too late to stop.My Thoughts:
Clive Cussler really hit on something when he created Juan Carbrillo and his Oregon crew. They are mercenaries with a conscience and an overwhelming sense of right and wrong. They incapacitate their enemies most of time instead of outright killing them.
I have been a huge fan of this series from the very first book and hope that Cussler and his writing team find enough material to long continue the adventures. This book gives readers an insight into some of the characters that make up the team but often have more of a back seat. As almost all of Clive Cussler's books begin with a look at a historical event...this one is no exception. Readers are presented with a possible discovery of the Ark and from there we are left to wonder how it will fit into the storyline...but it always does.
I highly recommend this series...and for that matter all his others...to any one that loves adventure and intrigue taken to the highest levels.
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LibraryThing member Carol420
If I had one wish beyond having this author write faster .. I would ask Hollywood to make more of his stories into movies. Or lets say for Clive Cussler to ALLOW Hollywood to try again with one of his books.
LibraryThing member buffalogr
This is the 5th book of the series. I liked the others better. This is a long book, 16+ hours....and, in the first three hours, there are three different adventures...leading the reader to believe that the book has no direction. So, I quit reading it--Ive got better things to do with my time. Put
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LibraryThing member Andrew-theQM
This was an enjoyable book in the Oregon Files Series, but there were one or two places in the book where you had to suspend belief! They have certainly pulled together an interesting group of characters, and I think this is one of the biggest plot structures that has been pulled together in this
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series. It was good to get to know some of the lesser known characters in this book. I look forward to continuing this series. Show Less
LibraryThing member Olivermagnus
The fifth book in the Oregon Files series finds Captain Juan Cabrillo and his high tech crew boarding a cruise ship called the Golden Dawn. Their reconnaissance has indicated the entire crew and all the passenger, except one, have been killed by some sort of hemorrhagic virus. The ship had been
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leased by a group known as the Responsivists. This group publicly promotes population control and they are secretly planning to use a virus to kill and sterilize most of the population. The crew of the Oregon need to piece together all the information they can before the virus is released on the rest of the world.For readers not familiar with the Oregon, it's a high tech, state of the art ship, disguised as a rusty old trawler. It's captained by Juan Cabrillo, chairman of the Corporation, a group of freelance operatives who take on undercover jobs for a number of US agencies, as well as private clients.
This is an action packed novel that also incorporates a lot of detailed information about ships and weapons. It's not necessarily great literature but it does keep you interested, especially if you have read any of the other books in the series. These books can easily be read as standalone, because the authors always provide a lot of backstory during the book. I'm looking forward to continuing this series with the next book, Corsair.
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LibraryThing member jpsnow
Felt longer than some of his others. This one involved a terrorist group trying to save the world from over-population.
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Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
2008 (1e édition originale américaine)
2008-10-22 (1e traduction et édition française, Grand format, Grasset)
Physical description
592 p.; 4.25 inches
ISBN
0425226697 / 9780425226698