Inca Gold is the twelfth gripping instalment in Clive Cussler’s bestselling Dirk Pitt series, delivering another high-stakes adventure packed with ancient mystery, perilous action, and relentless intrigue. The novel begins with a haunting legend: nearly five centuries ago, an Andean civilisation secreted a treasure trove of gold on a secluded island in an inland sea, only for both the people and their riches to disappear without a trace. That is, until fate intervenes in 1998.
In the Andes Mountains of Peru, Dirk Pitt—NUMA’s fearless adventurer—plunges into an ancient sacrificial pool to save two American archaeologists from drowning. But what should have been a straightforward rescue soon entangles Pitt in a perilous hunt for the fabled treasure of the ancient Andeans. He quickly finds himself up against a brutal international crime syndicate driven by insatiable greed, who will stop at nothing to claim the billion-dollar hoard. From the misty peaks of Peru to the sun-scorched deserts of Mexico, Pitt and his trusted allies must battle both natural hazards and human treachery to uncover the treasure and stop a conspiracy that reaches far deeper than gold.
Blending archaeological lore, action-packed sequences, and Cussler’s trademark maritime thrills, Inca Gold is an exhilarating read for fans of historical adventure and modern thrillers alike.
