Flood Tide

Race Against the Rising Waters

In Flood Tide, Clive Cussler delivers a pulse-pounding adventure that sweeps Dirk Pitt from the deck of his beloved ship, the Sea Hunter, into a desperate battle against nature’s fury. When an experimental dam on China’s Yellow River collapses, torrents of water surge toward the historic town of Luoyang, threatening millions downstream. Pitt and his devoted team at the National Underwater and Marine Agency (NUMA) must race against time to unravel the mystery behind the catastrophe—and confront a shadowy conspiracy that could reshape the world’s waterways forever.

Beneath the Surface, a World of Danger

As the floodwaters rise, Pitt plunges into submerged caverns and ancient riverbeds in search of clues, encountering treacherous currents and hidden traps set for those who dare to probe too deeply. Meanwhile, Al Giordino, Pitt’s loyal second-in-command, navigates diplomatic minefields in Beijing, forging uneasy alliances with local officials while undercover saboteurs strike at every turn. From NUMA’s high-tech submersibles to stolen military vessels, the action unfolds across continents, weaving maritime thrills with geopolitical intrigue and leaving readers breathless with every twist.

Courage and Discovery Amidst Chaos

Flood Tide is more than a race to save lives—it is an exploration of human resolve in the face of overwhelming odds. Pitt’s relentless optimism and ingenuity light the darkest waters, while his encounters with forgotten civilizations beneath the riverbed reveal relics of China’s storied past. As the conspiracy unravels, loyalties are tested and sacrifices are made, culminating in a breathtaking showdown where Pitt must rely on both courage and compassion to avert a disaster of unprecedented scale.

.Clive Cussler is the internationally bestselling author and founder of NUMA, renowned for his maritime adventure novels that blend meticulous research, larger-than-life heroes, and fast-paced storytelling across the globe.