The Oracle (Sam and Remi Fargo Adventure, #11) (Fargo Adventures)

by Clive Cussler and Robin Burcell

The husband-and-wife treasure-hunting team of Sam and Remi Fargo return in a new adventure as they search for an ancient scroll--which carries a deadly curse--in this thrilling addition to Clive Cussler's bestselling series.

In 533 A.D., the last Vandal ruler in North Africa consults an oracle on how to defeat the invading Byzantine army. The oracle tells the king that a high priestess cast a curse upon the Vandal Kingdom after a sacred scroll was stolen. In order to lift the curse, the scroll must be returned to its rightful home. But the kingdom falls before the scroll is found, leaving its location a great mystery. . . until a current day archeological dig, funded by Sam and Remi Fargo, uncovers some vital clues.

The search for the ancient scroll is put on hold when the Fargos learn that a shipment of supplies intended for their charitable foundation's school has been stolen, and they travel to Nigeria to deliver new supplies themselves. But their mission becomes infinitely more complicated when they run afoul of a band of robbers. The group takes Remi and several students hostage, and there are signs that the kidnapping is related to the missing scroll. The Fargos need all their skills to save the lives of the young girls at the school before they uncover the hidden treasure. . . and lift the deadly curse.

• ISBN10: 059310434X
• ISBN13: 9780593104347
• Publish Date: 25 June 2019 (first published 30 May 2019)
• Publish Status: Remaindered
• Publish Country: US
• Publisher: Diversified Publishing
• Imprint: Random House Large Print
• Edition: Large type / large print edition
• Format: Paperback (US Trade)
• Pages: 560
• Language: English
• URL: https://penguinrandomhouse.com/books/isbn/9780593104347

Reviews

Some find the Fargo series to be the least-best of what team-Cussler publishes. With the release of book #11 in the series, I think the quality of the series is improving. While I can't recall what failed to resonate in this series for me, I've enjoyed the last couple of books. If you haven't been thrilled with the series so far, consider giving this release a fresh look.