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NUMA Special Assignments Team is called into action when an antiglobalization group plans to give the world's industrial nations a jolt by artificially triggering a "polar shift." The coauthor is Paul Kemprecos.
Quick Summary
If you love high-stakes adventure with a scientific twist, Polar Shift delivers non-stop action as the NUMA Special Assignments Team races across the globe to stop radicals from triggering a catastrophic polar shift that would cripple the world's industrial powers. Cussler throws in just enough real science and environmental intrigue to make you wonder what might actually happen to Earth's magnetic poles, while keeping the pages turning with daring escapes, underwater mysteries, and globe-trotting intrigue. It's perfect for teens who devoured other NUMA or Oregon Files adventures, or anyone who likes their thrillers with a dash of "what if" science. At nearly 120,000 words it's a meaty read, but short chapters and breakneck pacing make it surprisingly easy to blow through. Parents can rest easy knowing the tension stays action-focused rather than dwelling on anything too dark, though there's plenty of danger and close calls to keep things exciting. Think of it as a fun, faster-paced cousin to Michael Crichton's environmental thrillers.