Dirk Pitt cannot stay out of trouble, it follows him everywhere, or he goes and finds it. While recovering from his last adventure he discovers a body dump on the bottom of a lake and also who is responsible. He sense of justice means he must bring them to account. This is just the opening move in how he goes to battle with one of the worlds riches men.

This is a roller coaster ride of an adventure that just seems to keep on going and going. Dirk and his pal Al come death on more than one occasion but they manage to scrape through to save the day. A classic Clive Cussler story and worth reading for the escapism.