Valhalla Rising: Summary and book reviews of Valhalla Rising by Clive Cussler, plus links to an excerpt from Valhalla Rising and a biography of Clive Cussler.

Ancient Legends Collide with the Future. Ancient Evils Rise from the Deep. The past and the future collide for Dirk Pitt in the most audacious novel yet from the grandmaster of adventure fiction. "Clive Cussler has no equal," writes Publishers Weekly, and he proved it again with the intricate plotting and astonishing set pieces of his number-one bestselling Atlantis Found. Fans wanted to know how he could possibly top it—and the answer is Valhalla Rising. It is July 2003. In the middle of its maiden voyage, the luxury cruise ship Emerald Dolphin suddenly catches fire and sinks. What caused it? Why didn't the alarms go off? What was its connection to the revolutionary new engines powering the ship? NUMA special projects director Dirk Pitt races to rescue the passengers and investigate the disaster, but he has no idea of the bizarre events that are about to engulf him. Before the next few weeks are over, Pitt will find himself confronted by an extraordinary series of monsters, both human and mechanical, modern and ancient. He will tread upon territory previously known only to legend. And, at the end of it all, though many lives will be lost, and many saved, it is Pitt's own life that will be changed forever... Filled with dazzling suspense and breathtaking action, Valhalla Rising is Cussler at the height of his storytelling powers.

Media Reviews

Library Journal No one will ever mistake Cussler's works for great literature, but they are great fun. For any beach, vacation cabin, or library.   Booklist As somewhat of a bonus, a plot twist dropped in during the last few pages hints at a follow-up work. This novel is great fun to read and will prove to be as popular as the rest of the series.   Publishers Weekly The master of action/adventure fiction strikes oil with this nonstop thriller.... nothing will prepare even longtime Cussler fans for the major surprise he drops at the end.

Recent Reader Reviews

Rated of 5 by Salys
By far Cussler's best!!
Valhalla Rising was my 12th Cussler book in under a year and I must say it was definitely the best. The best part of Dirk Pitt's adventures is that they don't have to be historically accurate in order to be a good story. The shocking twists make...   Read More

Rated of 5 by uber
awesome!!!!!!!!!

Rated of 5 by Ryon
Great book. This is my first Dirk Pitt novel, and I thought it was fantastic. The surprise at the end was difficult to believe, but I thout it was exiting. I am a 14 year old from Canada, and was deeply entertained.5/5

Rated of 5 by Nathaniel
Cussler has done it again!!! Now, it's surprising that some people would say, "This book stinks," when this is one of his best books ever. He is soooooo good!!!! I just can't wait for his next book!!

Rated of 5 by Timmy O
I agree with Tom's assessment ("...The historical aspects were tacked on with seemingly no proper connection to the main storyline...And the ending???")

I was fascinated by the beginning and the lost Viking tribe...even the Captain...   Read More

Rated of 5 by Spud
This book is excellent, keeping you wondering what will happen next. Very well written and keeps you in it all the way.

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