The Oracle

By: Clive Cussler, Robin Burcell

Narrated by: Scott Brick

The husband-and-wife treasure-hunting team of Sam and Remi Fargo return in a new adventure as they search for an ancient scroll--which carries a deadly curse--in this thrilling addition to Clive Cussler's bestselling series.

In 533 A.D., the last Vandal ruler in North Africa consults an oracle on how to defeat the invading Byzantine army. The oracle tells the king that a high priestess cast a curse upon the Vandal Kingdom after a sacred scroll was stolen. In order to lift the curse, the scroll must be returned to its rightful home. But the kingdom falls before the scroll is found, leaving its location a great mystery. . . until a current day archeological dig, funded by Sam and Remi Fargo, uncovers some vital clues.

The search for the ancient scroll is put on hold when the Fargos learn that a shipment of supplies intended for their charitable foundation's school has been stolen, and they travel to Nigeria to deliver new supplies themselves. But their mission becomes infinitely more complicated when they run afoul of a band of robbers. The group takes Remi and several students hostage, and there are signs that the kidnapping is related to the missing scroll. The Fargos need all their skills to save the lives of the young girls at the school before they uncover the hidden treasure. . . and lift the deadly curse.

Critic reviews

Praise for The Oracle

“Witty dialogue and plenty of red herrings will delight Cussler fans. This entry may be the best yet in the series.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“Burcell brings a fast-paced and engaging style to the enterprise that will not only please Cussler fans, but may also bring in new readers who love high-concept adventure.”—Booklist

“[A] thrilling addition to Clive Cussler’s bestselling series. . . Burcell gets stronger each time out, which means so does Sam and Remi Fargo, who are arguably Cussler’s best heroes going right now.”—The Real Book Spy

Great adventure by the Fargo's

Once again I was taken on a great treasure hunt adventure with the Fargo's to the far reaches of the imagination.

Top notch as usual 👍

The Fargos are like old friends I've come to know well. I always love their stories. This is no exception!

Great book and reading

Exciting, well read, great proverbs to foretell the coming chapter, and as usual just another great book by Clive Cussler.

Good Book But not My Favorite Fargo Adventure

As I said in the title this was a good book. I absolutely enjoyed every bit of it, however this did not seam to be as focused on the treasure hunting aspect the Fargo's are known for.

Always a pleasure to listen to cusslers work.

Especially when read by Scott Brick!!! I have found several other writers and stories following Scott and his presentation. Thank You.