Shock Wave - A Dirk Pitt Novel

Deadly Secrets Beneath the Ice

Shock Wave, a thrilling installment in Clive Cussler’s bestselling Dirk Pitt® series, delivers non-stop action, global intrigue, and high-stakes adventure. When mysterious mass deaths of marine life strike Antarctica, NUMA agent Dirk Pitt is drawn into a chilling investigation — one that quickly escalates far beyond what anyone imagined.

Mass Death, Ruthless Greed, and a Race Against Time

As Pitt probes deeper into the Antarctic mystery, he discovers an abandoned cruise ship where every soul on board perished instantly. The only survivors — a small group of tourists stranded at an old whaling station — are led by the determined and enigmatic Maeve Fletcher. But Maeve harbors a secret connection to a powerful and deadly force.

Her estranged family owns Dorsett Consolidated Mining, a global diamond empire willing to do anything to protect its interests. From a daring escape at a fortified Canadian mine to a perilous voyage through shark-infested waters, Pitt must confront a ruthless conspiracy — and a technology that threatens the lives of millions.

Explosive Action from a Master of Adventure

Shock Wave is classic Clive Cussler: fast-paced, inventive, and brimming with danger. Fans of action, espionage, and heroic rescues will be hooked from the first page to the last.