Clive Cussler’s The Corsican Shadow

This thrilling adventure follows Dirk Pitt and his children as they race to uncover a hidden treasure and thwart a global catastrophe in Clive Cussler’s The Corsican Shadow.

In Clive Cussler’s The Corsican Shadow, readers are plunged into a gripping historical mystery intertwined with a contemporary threat. Set against the backdrop of France in May 1940, as the German army invades Europe, the chief curator of the Musée de l'Armée faces an urgent mission. Tasked with transporting a mysterious piece of cargo, he must navigate the chaos of war. When his original ship is sunk, he is forced to rely on an old steamer, risking everything to ensure the cargo reaches safety amidst the German onslaught.

Decades later, the story shifts to a diving expedition in the English Channel, where Director Dirk Pitt uncovers a cache of uncut diamonds from a shipwreck. However, their discovery is short-lived as a ruthless group steals the diamonds, leading Pitt and the NUMA agency into a high-stakes confrontation. The stakes escalate when they learn that the theft is merely a precursor to a larger, more sinister plot targeting vital water treatment facilities worldwide, endangering millions.

From the iconic Eiffel Tower to the Caribbean islands, Clive Cussler’s The Corsican Shadow follows Dirk Pitt and his children, Summer and Dirk Jr., as they race against time to locate the treasure that could avert global disaster. This thrilling adventure combines history, suspense, and the tenacity of a family united in their quest to save the world.