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Celtic Empire
Adventure thriller
Celtic Empire
Book 25 of the Dirk Pitt series
A catastrophic collision and oil spill in the Detroit River bring NUMA into contact with BioRem, a celebrated environmental company whose methods deserve closer scrutiny. Suspicious illness and maritime deaths connect its operations to an ancient voyage, Egyptian history, and a worldwide threat hidden behind green technology. Dirk Jr. and Summer follow a separate archaeological trail while their father investigates the modern corporation. Expansive and environmentally themed, this thriller suits readers who enjoy corporate conspiracies, ancient seafaring mysteries, scientific hazards, and adventure plots that connect distant historical discoveries to present-day ecological crime.
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Manhattan
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- 2 oz rye whiskey
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- 2 dashes aromatic bitters
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