Adventure thriller

Flood Tide

by Clive Cussler

Book 14 of the Dirk Pitt series

Dirk Pitt’s vacation on a secluded Washington lake turns dangerous when he rescues a woman fleeing a mysterious vessel and becomes entangled in the operations of a powerful Chinese shipping magnate. His investigation uncovers a vast human-smuggling network and an audacious scheme involving the Mississippi River that could transform the American landscape for profit and political power. As NUMA follows the conspiracy from the Pacific Northwest to Louisiana and beyond, Pitt must contend with ruthless enemies, hidden waterways, and a mystery linked to a legendary lost treasure. Fast-paced, suspenseful, and atmospheric, this adventure thriller suits readers who enjoy maritime mysteries, river adventures, human-smuggling conspiracies, hidden treasure, powerful villains, daring rescues, political intrigue, and high-stakes journeys through rainy coastal and Southern settings.