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Rumors swirl around the bay by Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands—some say it was the fabled kingdom of a Solomon king, others whisper of cannibal giants and vanished adventurers. The legends of hidden treasure and a cruel curse are irresistible to the wife‑husband team Sam and Remi Fargo. Guided by cryptic clues and whispered warnings, they launch a perilous journey that takes them from the Solomons to Australia and Japan. Their quest culminates in a discovery that is both wondrous and monstrous, turning myth into shocking reality.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Adventure Fiction/Treasure Hunt
Authors: Clive Cussler
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