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"Dark Watch" follows legendary sea‑captain Juan Cabrillo and his diverse crew aboard the covert spy ship Oregon. While protecting Western interests, they encounter Japanese shipping magnates whose fleets are targeted by brutal pirates. The crimes extend beyond small vessels to massive commercial freighters, hinting at a larger plot of death and slave trafficking. Cabrillo must unravel the conspiracy and restore safety to the high seas.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Adventure Fiction/Action Adventure
Authors: Clive Cussler
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