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Dragon is a 1990 adventure thriller by Clive Cussler and a Dirk Pitt novel. The plot follows Pitt and associated U.S. agencies as they investigate nuclear devices hidden in automobile cargoes shipped from Japan, part of a scheme involving Japanese nationalist conspirators and threats to cities in the United States. The book combines underwater recovery, military technology, and geopolitical action within Cussler's recurring maritime-adventure format.
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What is Clive Cussler's Dragon about?
Dragon is a 1990 Dirk Pitt adventure thriller by Clive Cussler. Pitt and U.S. agencies investigate nuclear devices hidden in automobile cargoes shipped from Japan.
Who is the main character in Dragon?
The main character is Dirk Pitt, Cussler's recurring marine engineer and adventurer. He works with U.S. government agencies to uncover a conspiracy involving Japanese nationalist conspirators.
Is Dragon part of a series?
Yes. Dragon is one of the Dirk Pitt novels, following earlier books such as Raise the Titanic! and Pacific Vortex!. The series later continued with novels including Sahara and Valhalla Rising.
What kind of threat drives the plot of Dragon?
The plot centers on nuclear devices concealed in automobile shipments and a scheme tied to Japanese nationalism. That gives the novel a geopolitical thriller structure alongside its underwater and technological adventure elements.
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