Treasure of Kahn by Clive and Dirk Cussler (PF)

In his customary format Clive Cussler somehow combines a disarray of unbelievable components in another fantasy yarn in the adventures of Dirk Pitt. From the treasures of Genghis Khan buried in a secret tomb in Mongolia surprisingly discovered by a villainous, arrogant, power-monger, Mongolian who happens to be a Khan descendent. The elements that provide the foundation for the dramatic action includes: a machine that creates earthquakes, the destruction of world oil supplies creating a desperate shortage, the blackmail of China for energy resources in exchange for the liberation of Mongolia. Saving the world from destruction are again Dirk Pitt, Al Gordino and all the other Numa gang. Added to the mix are Dirk’s son and daughter who are doing their own explorations in Hawaii. Through the magic of total disbelieve their encounters ultimately connects to the adventures in Mongolia. As long as entertainment rather than reality literature is the objective for reading Cussler this is another predictable but easy read.