One of the things about Clive Cussler books is that he appears in all his books. That is, there is always a ‘Clive Cussler’ character in every book who the main character, Dirk Pit, ALWAYS meets up with. They can never remember his name though when they try to tell someone else about this character they meet up with. This book is no exception. Cussler is a plot device in the extreme – who just happens to appear just as he is needed.

I got an itinery today from my father… He is off to china in the next week or so, and looking forward to the holiday. I am sure he will bring back many interesting stories.