The Rising Sea

In “The Rising Sea,” a gripping new installment in the acclaimed NUMA Files series, best-selling author Clive Cussler and Graham Brown deliver a heart-pounding narrative where the stakes are global, and the action is relentless.

The world faces an unprecedented threat: sea levels are surging at an alarming pace, surpassing all predictions. This rapid rise is too swift to be attributed to natural glacial melting, hinting at a sinister, unseen force at play.  Enter Kurt Austin, the intrepid leader of the National Underwater and Marine Agency's (NUMA) Special Assignments Team, and his indomitable partner, Zoe Zavala. Together with their elite team, they embark on a high-octane mission that spans the globe, racing against time to unearth the truth behind this environmental catastrophe. Their quest leads them from the shark-infested waters of Asia to the technologically advanced streets of Tokyo, and eventually to a shadowy, forbidden island. It's in the murky depths of the East China Sea, however, that they uncover a revelation: a covert underwater mining operation, the scale and audacity of which defy imagination. As the NUMA team digs deeper, they expose a plot more treacherous than anyone could have anticipated. A cunning scheme designed to shift the Pacific's balance of power, it threatens to plunge the world into chaos, putting millions of lives at risk. With every discovery, the danger escalates, forcing Kurt and his team to confront a ruthless adversary, willing to go to any lengths to realize their apocalyptic vision. As the clock ticks down, the NUMA team must deploy their unique skills, intelligence, and bravery to thwart this nefarious plan, in a desperate bid to avert global disaster.

“The Rising Sea” is more than a thriller; it's a race against time, a battle of wits, and a testament to human ingenuity and resilience in the face of overwhelming odds. It's a story that takes you to the brink of catastrophe and asks: can humanity rise to the challenge when the rising sea threatens to engulf us all? In this high-stakes adventure, Clive Cussler and Graham Brown weave a tale that is not only thrilling but also resonates with a timely environmental message. An epic journey of heroism, ingenuity, and the unyielding pursuit of justice, "The Rising Sea" is a must-read for fans of suspense, action, and environmental thrillers.