Valhalla Rising

By: Clive Cussler

Narrated by: Ron McLarty

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.©2002 Clive Cussler; (P)2002 Penguin

Disappointed

I do not like this abridged version. There is so much information missing in it. I was very disappointed. I didn’t like the narrator. He did not do justice to the characters.

Great book

Jumped around just a bit but easy to keep up with. Liked the voices the reader used and the tie to other books.

Clive Cussler audio books with Dirk Pitt

the book takes you to the edge of your seat. the story line is superb and very entertaining. a must have

Great adventure.

Always enjoy Cussler and co. fiction based on some historical facts. it is believable si fi adventures with wonderful characters. such wonderful heros. Reader is great.

Missing a bit of the Cussler magic

The voice acting was solid but this abridgement leaves out some question solving scenes. As a wholethe excellent narration by Ron McLarty captures most of the story but there are several scenes from the book that are shortend or straight up ommitted completely. Even for a person who owns the book and rereads it regularly, the cuts leave questions with the listener that could have been avoided. Still its a good listen and I would endorse sharing this with anyone who likes the genre.