Shadow Tyrants

If you have read many of the Oregon Files based books by Clive Cussler, you have a feel for the general style and format that he follows. That style and format produces very entertaining stories that make the books hard to put down. Shadow Tyrants certainly delivers an entertaining story following the Cussler format. The familiar characters do their usual cliff hanger save the world thing, and keep you engaged in the process. The foundation for the story is a bit different this time around and produces some very interesting situations for the “good guys”. A most enjoyable read.

Have enjoyed nearly all of Clive Cussler’s books over the years, particularly the Oregon series with solid plots and clear villains. Still have many on my bookshelf. So ordered this latest novel with reasonable expectations. Unfortunately not met. The plot is oddly complicated and vague. The text is short on descriptions and far too much inane conversation. Reads like a TV drama dialogue and found myself constantly going back a few pages to figure out who was talking. Struggled with about 125 pages hoping it would get better. It did not, so gave up. Saddened to say, this is not the Cussler of old and was a waste of time and money.

I have loved all of Clive Cussler’s books and always have pre-ordered them so that I can get them as soon as they are published. While I got this one early I didn’t get it read as quickly as usual. Why you ask? Because frankly it was disappointing. It didn’t seem to have the same Cussler pop that his novels have always had. Cabrillo’s crew was again great, but the plot seemed to too slowly develop. The characters weren’t as enticing as usual.

The main plot is that a group of “Nine” scholars have found a way to disrupt every computer in the world at one time. They would disable them so that they wouldn’t never function again. The goal would be to “Thin the Herd” of humanity. They feel that 1/3rd of all people would die from starvation and lack of health care. But the rest would again learn how to deal with life in a more simple humn way.

It is a good plot. It could be so developed that it is awesome. But frankly I thought it fell flat.

I’ll still by the next Clive Cussler book, but I will be a bit more reluctant to jump right on it. Thus it is a sad day for my love of Clive Cussler novels. As with many others I feel that Cussler had little to do with the writing of this novel and thus the reason for the flatness.

Another great story. I personally have a hard time putting down books written by Clive Cussler,I know that he’s written several books with co authors, including this book. But the excellent writing does not stop.
As I said I had a hard time putting this book down.
Great story well written and it does provide the reader with some things to think about regarding the future.
Excellent reading.money well spent.
The bad news is that now we have to wait for the next book to come.out.

Pretty much what you would expect from one of Cusslers cookie cutter chase books. He hasnt written a book in years but his stable of authors regularly churn out cookie cutter plot books. This is no different with Juan Cabrillo and his crew chasing one crisis after another across the pages. A quick read to occupy your mind. If youve read an Oregon Files before you probably have a good idea of what this one is about, seen one seen em all. A good read if your looking fo something to do on a flight, in an airport, at a doctors waiting room, etc. I often wonder whether Clive Cussler will ever write another book. Enjoy.

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