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Fargo Adventures #9
The Romanov Ransom
Treasure-hunting team Sam and Remi Fargo's search for a Romanov fortune brings them into perilous contact with an ambitious neo-Nazi clan in this thrilling adventure from grandmaster of adventure Clive Cussler.
In 1918, a ransom of enormous size was paid to free the Romanovs from the Bolsheviks, but, as history knows, the Romanovs died anyway. And the ransom? During World War II, the Nazis stole it from the Russians, and after that--it vanished. Until now.
When a modern-day kidnapping captures the attention of husband-and-wife team Sam and Remi Fargo, the couple soon learn that these long-lost riches may be back in play, held in trust by the descendants of a Nazi guerrilla faction called the Werewolves. It is their mission to establish the Fourth Reich, and their time is coming soon.
As the Fargos follow the trail across Europe, Northern Africa, and South America, they know only one thing. This quest is greater than anything they have ever done--it is their chance to make someone answer for unspeakable crimes, and to prevent them from happening again.
In 1918, a ransom of enormous size was paid to free the Romanovs from the Bolsheviks, but, as history knows, the Romanovs died anyway. And the ransom? During World War II, the Nazis stole it from the Russians, and after that--it vanished. Until now.
When a modern-day kidnapping captures the attention of husband-and-wife team Sam and Remi Fargo, the couple soon learn that these long-lost riches may be back in play, held in trust by the descendants of a Nazi guerrilla faction called the Werewolves. It is their mission to establish the Fourth Reich, and their time is coming soon.
As the Fargos follow the trail across Europe, Northern Africa, and South America, they know only one thing. This quest is greater than anything they have ever done--it is their chance to make someone answer for unspeakable crimes, and to prevent them from happening again.
448 pages, Paperback
First published September 12, 2017
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About the author
Clive Cussler
644 books8,519 followersCussler began writing novels in 1965 and published his first work featuring his continuous series hero, Dirk Pitt, in 1973. His first non-fiction, The Sea Hunters, was released in 1996. The Board of Governors of the Maritime College, State University of New York, considered The Sea Hunters in lieu of a Ph.D. thesis and awarded Cussler a Doctor of Letters degree in May, 1997. It was the first time since the College was founded in 1874 that such a degree was bestowed.
Cussler was an internationally recognized authority on shipwrecks and the founder of the National Underwater and Marine Agency, (NUMA) a 501C3 non-profit organization (named after the fictional Federal agency in his novels) that dedicates itself to preserving American maritime and naval history. He and his crew of marine experts and NUMA volunteers discovered more than 60 historically significant underwater wreck sites including the first submarine to sink a ship in battle, the Confederacy's Hunley, and its victim, the Union's Housatonic; the U-20, the U-boat that sank the Lusitania; the Cumberland, which was sunk by the famous ironclad, Merrimack; the renowned Confederate raider Florida; the Navy airship, Akron, the Republic of Texas Navy warship, Zavala, found under a parking lot in Galveston, and the Carpathia, which sank almost six years to-the-day after plucking Titanic's survivors from the sea.
In addition to being the Chairman of NUMA, Cussler was also a fellow in both the Explorers Club of New York and the Royal Geographic Society in London. He was honored with the Lowell Thomas Award for outstanding underwater exploration.
Cussler's books have been published in more than 40 languages in more than 100 countries. His past international bestsellers include Pacific Vortex, Mediterranean Caper, Iceberg, Raise the Titanic, Vixen 03, Night Probe, Deep Six, Cyclops, Treasure, Dragon, Sahara, Inca Gold, Shock Wave, Flood Tide, Atlantis Found, Valhalla Rising, Trojan Odyssey and Black Wind (this last with his son, Dirk Cussler); the nonfiction books The Sea Hunters, The Sea Hunters II and Clive Cussler and Dirk Pitt Revealed; the NUMA® Files novels Serpent, Blue Gold, Fire Ice, White Death and Lost City (written with Paul Kemprecos); and the Oregon Files novels Sacred Stone and Golden Buddha (written with Craig Dirgo) and Dark Watch (written with Jack Du Brul).
Clive Cussler died at his home in Scottsdale, Arizona on February 24, 2020.
Cussler was an internationally recognized authority on shipwrecks and the founder of the National Underwater and Marine Agency, (NUMA) a 501C3 non-profit organization (named after the fictional Federal agency in his novels) that dedicates itself to preserving American maritime and naval history. He and his crew of marine experts and NUMA volunteers discovered more than 60 historically significant underwater wreck sites including the first submarine to sink a ship in battle, the Confederacy's Hunley, and its victim, the Union's Housatonic; the U-20, the U-boat that sank the Lusitania; the Cumberland, which was sunk by the famous ironclad, Merrimack; the renowned Confederate raider Florida; the Navy airship, Akron, the Republic of Texas Navy warship, Zavala, found under a parking lot in Galveston, and the Carpathia, which sank almost six years to-the-day after plucking Titanic's survivors from the sea.
In addition to being the Chairman of NUMA, Cussler was also a fellow in both the Explorers Club of New York and the Royal Geographic Society in London. He was honored with the Lowell Thomas Award for outstanding underwater exploration.
Cussler's books have been published in more than 40 languages in more than 100 countries. His past international bestsellers include Pacific Vortex, Mediterranean Caper, Iceberg, Raise the Titanic, Vixen 03, Night Probe, Deep Six, Cyclops, Treasure, Dragon, Sahara, Inca Gold, Shock Wave, Flood Tide, Atlantis Found, Valhalla Rising, Trojan Odyssey and Black Wind (this last with his son, Dirk Cussler); the nonfiction books The Sea Hunters, The Sea Hunters II and Clive Cussler and Dirk Pitt Revealed; the NUMA® Files novels Serpent, Blue Gold, Fire Ice, White Death and Lost City (written with Paul Kemprecos); and the Oregon Files novels Sacred Stone and Golden Buddha (written with Craig Dirgo) and Dark Watch (written with Jack Du Brul).
Clive Cussler died at his home in Scottsdale, Arizona on February 24, 2020.
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January 5, 2024
I've run out of positive comments on Clive Cussler's books.
November 24, 2017
Time for another Clive Cussler Wednesday!
Latest entry in the Fargo series has Sam and Remi looking for some lost filmmakers in Morocco. They find trouble soon enough. Fourth generation Nazis are still trying for the fourth Reich. We get a lot of stuff about the ratlines, and the Werewolves, and Operation Paperclip.
The Fargos race around Europe, finding clues to treasures the Nazis looted and stashed away, including the ransom paid to free the Romanovs from the commies, and the fabled Amber Room.
Not bad, but the antagonists seem really inept to be able stay hidden and powerful for 70 years.
Latest entry in the Fargo series has Sam and Remi looking for some lost filmmakers in Morocco. They find trouble soon enough. Fourth generation Nazis are still trying for the fourth Reich. We get a lot of stuff about the ratlines, and the Werewolves, and Operation Paperclip.
The Fargos race around Europe, finding clues to treasures the Nazis looted and stashed away, including the ransom paid to free the Romanovs from the commies, and the fabled Amber Room.
Not bad, but the antagonists seem really inept to be able stay hidden and powerful for 70 years.
December 30, 2017
I read this book due to Robin Burcell's co-authorship and was not disappointed. Fast action, whirlwind settings, and dicey situations pop up on every page.
The Romanov Ransom is a very entertaining read.
The Romanov Ransom is a very entertaining read.
October 4, 2017
An improvement over the previous installment, Cussler and his newest co-author seem to be meshing better than they did on their first attempt. The story is solid, the locations new and interesting, and the McGuffin is one that I haven't seen used before. The only major distraction is that to many of the facts and details are shoehorned in and not really organic to the story - i.e. any reference to food or drink is a bald recitation of name brands without flair or passion, and interesting historic points are rushed past - i.e. the Anabaptist rebellion. Still, I'm looking forward to the next volume - hopefully the third time is a charm.
September 23, 2017
After reading the last three Fargo series, I can say without a doubt this was my favorite. Needless to say after listening to 1/3 of the book I was curious about the Romanov's and was online reading more about their stories. Tragic.
October 16, 2017
Ninth in the Sam and Remi Fargo Adventure thriller series revolving around Sam and Remi, a couple fascinated by history and archeology…who happen upon treasures quite often.
My Take
I’m such a concrete person. I like to know. And Cussler/Burcell obviously don’t think I do need to know. From the initial deposition of the ransom to plane routes, I was thoroughly confused and distracted from the story as I struggled to figure out who was where and WHEN??There are a few positives to The Romanov Ransom: that third-person omniscient point-of-view keeps one informed of many of the characters’ actions. I enjoy the background and skillsets of the Fargos and how it plays into their current-day actions. Keeps it exciting, *grin* I also adore how very altruistic they are. They care about people. I also appreciate those historic prologues in which Cussler sets up the objective for our adventurers.
But there are such HUGE negatives. Omigod. I should’ve thought that someone as fascinated with history would have at least a rudimentary awareness of the timelines of the two world wars. Or maybe Cussler/Burcell were dipping into science fiction and time travel?? And where the hell were the proofreaders???? G.P. Putnam's Sons needs to have another look at someone's credentials!
That Amber Room sounds gorgeous…but what the hell? First it’s dismantled from its original location in the Catherine Palace outside St. Petersburg and relocated to the castle in Königsberg where, in 1918, the ransom is stashed. BUT, there’s a 1931 photo showing the Room in situ in the Catherine Palace.
As for 1928 in Buenos Aires…how is it that the brother was killed fighting in the war against the Nazis, World War II, ahem, which was in the early 1940s and yet it’s only 1928?? And, if the premise is that the Nazis were fleeing capture when the war ended in 1944/45? And since Hitler didn’t become chancellor of Germany until 1933 and Poland wasn’t invaded until 1939, you can see where I’m questioning timelines like mad.
And…sigh…I do wish Cussler/Burcell would be a little more forthcoming. I had no idea what the Gold Train was.
Overall? Read if for the adventure and do NOT expect it to make sense. And try not to let the castle/city-hopping confuse the hell out of you.
The Story
One of the Fargos’ pet projects may be in trouble in Marrakesh. The boys creating the documentary about the ratline are missing.
It’s an investigation that will run the Fargos ragged all over Marrakesh, Germany, Poland, and Brazil, as they escape assassination attempts, kidnappings, and uncover bizarre plots for world domination.
The Characters
Today
Sam (with an engineering degree and time spent at DARPA) and Remi Fargo (anthropologist and historian who just happens to have a near-photographic memory, is a world-class sharpshooter, and speaks several languages) are retired and sponsor educational and archeological ventures through the Fargo Foundation. They also enjoy exploring for treasure…! Selma Wondrash is the head of their research team and getting romantic with Professor Lazlo Kemp ( The Eye of Heaven , 6), employed by the Fargos for his skill in cryptology.
Ruben Haywood is a case officer for the CIA’s Directorate of Operations and a friend of Sam’s. Donovan Archer is a friend who used to be with the FBI and now runs a security firm. Ambassador Halstern and his wife are quite useful at the party. Senator Jones is interested in a trade agreement with the Germans.
Marrakesh
Brand and Karl Hoffler are doing a documentary on the ratline, a system of escape routes used by Nazis and Fascists fleeing Europe. Albert Hoffler is Selma’s cousin and uncle to the boys. Zakaria Koury is helping the Hofflers. Lina is Zakaria’s cousin. Kadin is her major domo? Durin Kahrs is supposedly a friend of Karl and Brand’s from school in Germany.
Buenos Aires
Dietrich Fischer is Ludwig’s great-grandnephew. Also known as Avi, he owns a bar, El Avion, in a village. Nando Sandoval will be the Fargos’ guide. Julio is a helicopter pilot.
Rolfe Wernher is a crime boss in Germany with a family interest in Operation Werewolf. Gere Stellhorn is his nephew and an enforcer. Leopold Gaudecker loves to beat people. Helga is Rolf’s housekeeper/cook? Friede is a late worker.
The Russian Commander Tatiana Petrov is undercover for the FSB as the head of a Russian crime family. Viktor Surkov is her partner. Ivan Ivanov, a.k.a., Ilya Aristov and Felix Moryakov, and Nika Karaulina made a mistake. Nika’s mistake, however, was so much bigger. Lieutenant Tomasz Gorski works for the Internal Security Agency and interested in the Fargos' activities in Wałbrzych.
Kaliningrad, a.k.a., Königsberg
Sergei Vasyev is a Russian translator; his second cousin Leonid is a Russian archeologist. Andrei Karpos is an historian and guest lecturer at the university whose work threatens him. Miron is a retired groundskeeper for the castle grounds — well the castle was completely burned out in 1944.
Castle Książ, Poland
Renard Kowalski is a Project Riese (unfinished Nazi secret project that involves the Gold Train) tunnel expert who works at Castle Książ. Crazy Gustaw Czarnecki had been Renard’s friend and is widely known as a paranoid recluse. Wilhelm Schroeder restores old furniture in Münster as a hobby; by day he’s a lawyer with Bachman, Dreschler and Dreschler. Laurenz Hippler manages the castle grounds.
The Wolf Guard are…
…everywhere. Cross them at your peril.
World War II, 1939–1945
Eckardt Hässler is a cryptographer who worked for the Allies.
Buenos Aires, 1928, and Unternebmen Werwolf is…
…Operation Werewolf. Klaus Simon is twelve years old and a hero. Dietrich was his older brother, killed in the resistance against the Nazis (and Hitler became chancellor of Germany in 1933). Uncle Ludwig Strassmair is a Nazi jerk, an Obermann who commanded a prison camp. Herr Heinrich and Greta seem to be planning this escapade. Joe Schmidt was a last-minute passenger.
Nazi (and double agent) Lieutenant Lennard Lambrecht crashed in Morocco. The letters are addressed to C. Eburhardt.
Crimean Peninsula, 1918
Pyotr had been a servant of the Dowager Empress Maria Feodorovna.
The Cover and Title
The cover is a chill blue of ice and snow, a crashed plane leaning against the side of a cliff, deep within a narrow valley. A helicopter shines a trio of spotlights upon our adventurers, dressed to warm. Cussler’s name is huge at the top in an embossed white with a copper outline while Burcell’s name is almost there below it and just off-center in white. The title is at the bottom in a reverse of embossed copper with a white outline. Beneath that is the series information in white.
The title is the initial impetus for the Werewolves, The Romanov Ransom.
My Take
I’m such a concrete person. I like to know. And Cussler/Burcell obviously don’t think I do need to know. From the initial deposition of the ransom to plane routes, I was thoroughly confused and distracted from the story as I struggled to figure out who was where and WHEN??There are a few positives to The Romanov Ransom: that third-person omniscient point-of-view keeps one informed of many of the characters’ actions. I enjoy the background and skillsets of the Fargos and how it plays into their current-day actions. Keeps it exciting, *grin* I also adore how very altruistic they are. They care about people. I also appreciate those historic prologues in which Cussler sets up the objective for our adventurers.
But there are such HUGE negatives. Omigod. I should’ve thought that someone as fascinated with history would have at least a rudimentary awareness of the timelines of the two world wars. Or maybe Cussler/Burcell were dipping into science fiction and time travel?? And where the hell were the proofreaders???? G.P. Putnam's Sons needs to have another look at someone's credentials!
That Amber Room sounds gorgeous…but what the hell? First it’s dismantled from its original location in the Catherine Palace outside St. Petersburg and relocated to the castle in Königsberg where, in 1918, the ransom is stashed. BUT, there’s a 1931 photo showing the Room in situ in the Catherine Palace.
As for 1928 in Buenos Aires…how is it that the brother was killed fighting in the war against the Nazis, World War II, ahem, which was in the early 1940s and yet it’s only 1928?? And, if the premise is that the Nazis were fleeing capture when the war ended in 1944/45? And since Hitler didn’t become chancellor of Germany until 1933 and Poland wasn’t invaded until 1939, you can see where I’m questioning timelines like mad.
And…sigh…I do wish Cussler/Burcell would be a little more forthcoming. I had no idea what the Gold Train was.
Overall? Read if for the adventure and do NOT expect it to make sense. And try not to let the castle/city-hopping confuse the hell out of you.
The Story
One of the Fargos’ pet projects may be in trouble in Marrakesh. The boys creating the documentary about the ratline are missing.
It’s an investigation that will run the Fargos ragged all over Marrakesh, Germany, Poland, and Brazil, as they escape assassination attempts, kidnappings, and uncover bizarre plots for world domination.
The Characters
Today
Sam (with an engineering degree and time spent at DARPA) and Remi Fargo (anthropologist and historian who just happens to have a near-photographic memory, is a world-class sharpshooter, and speaks several languages) are retired and sponsor educational and archeological ventures through the Fargo Foundation. They also enjoy exploring for treasure…! Selma Wondrash is the head of their research team and getting romantic with Professor Lazlo Kemp ( The Eye of Heaven , 6), employed by the Fargos for his skill in cryptology.
Ruben Haywood is a case officer for the CIA’s Directorate of Operations and a friend of Sam’s. Donovan Archer is a friend who used to be with the FBI and now runs a security firm. Ambassador Halstern and his wife are quite useful at the party. Senator Jones is interested in a trade agreement with the Germans.
Marrakesh
Brand and Karl Hoffler are doing a documentary on the ratline, a system of escape routes used by Nazis and Fascists fleeing Europe. Albert Hoffler is Selma’s cousin and uncle to the boys. Zakaria Koury is helping the Hofflers. Lina is Zakaria’s cousin. Kadin is her major domo? Durin Kahrs is supposedly a friend of Karl and Brand’s from school in Germany.
Buenos Aires
Dietrich Fischer is Ludwig’s great-grandnephew. Also known as Avi, he owns a bar, El Avion, in a village. Nando Sandoval will be the Fargos’ guide. Julio is a helicopter pilot.
Rolfe Wernher is a crime boss in Germany with a family interest in Operation Werewolf. Gere Stellhorn is his nephew and an enforcer. Leopold Gaudecker loves to beat people. Helga is Rolf’s housekeeper/cook? Friede is a late worker.
The Russian Commander Tatiana Petrov is undercover for the FSB as the head of a Russian crime family. Viktor Surkov is her partner. Ivan Ivanov, a.k.a., Ilya Aristov and Felix Moryakov, and Nika Karaulina made a mistake. Nika’s mistake, however, was so much bigger. Lieutenant Tomasz Gorski works for the Internal Security Agency and interested in the Fargos' activities in Wałbrzych.
Kaliningrad, a.k.a., Königsberg
Sergei Vasyev is a Russian translator; his second cousin Leonid is a Russian archeologist. Andrei Karpos is an historian and guest lecturer at the university whose work threatens him. Miron is a retired groundskeeper for the castle grounds — well the castle was completely burned out in 1944.
Castle Książ, Poland
Renard Kowalski is a Project Riese (unfinished Nazi secret project that involves the Gold Train) tunnel expert who works at Castle Książ. Crazy Gustaw Czarnecki had been Renard’s friend and is widely known as a paranoid recluse. Wilhelm Schroeder restores old furniture in Münster as a hobby; by day he’s a lawyer with Bachman, Dreschler and Dreschler. Laurenz Hippler manages the castle grounds.
The Wolf Guard are…
…everywhere. Cross them at your peril.
World War II, 1939–1945
Eckardt Hässler is a cryptographer who worked for the Allies.
Buenos Aires, 1928, and Unternebmen Werwolf is…
…Operation Werewolf. Klaus Simon is twelve years old and a hero. Dietrich was his older brother, killed in the resistance against the Nazis (and Hitler became chancellor of Germany in 1933). Uncle Ludwig Strassmair is a Nazi jerk, an Obermann who commanded a prison camp. Herr Heinrich and Greta seem to be planning this escapade. Joe Schmidt was a last-minute passenger.
Nazi (and double agent) Lieutenant Lennard Lambrecht crashed in Morocco. The letters are addressed to C. Eburhardt.
Crimean Peninsula, 1918
Pyotr had been a servant of the Dowager Empress Maria Feodorovna.
The Cover and Title
The cover is a chill blue of ice and snow, a crashed plane leaning against the side of a cliff, deep within a narrow valley. A helicopter shines a trio of spotlights upon our adventurers, dressed to warm. Cussler’s name is huge at the top in an embossed white with a copper outline while Burcell’s name is almost there below it and just off-center in white. The title is at the bottom in a reverse of embossed copper with a white outline. Beneath that is the series information in white.
The title is the initial impetus for the Werewolves, The Romanov Ransom.
September 28, 2017
This is a fast moving adventure. One of the best Fargo adventures, yet and based on Nazis action at the end of WWII. Hard to put it down and I especially like the short chapters. You can read several when you only have a few minutes. They make nice stoping places.
March 30, 2018
Best Fargo adventure.
January 19, 2022
I received what I expected from a Fargo Adventure.
September 27, 2017
A good adventure you won't want to put down.
December 1, 2021
Another fun-filled Fargo (F3) adventure, this time combining (1) historical elements such as the Romanov Dynasty of Russia and their vicious murder at the hands of the Bolsheviks, and the Nazi Werewolves and their "ratline" efforts to create a Fourth Reich in Argentina, along with (2) present-day Russian agents (though, in spite of real-world present-day tensions in Russo-U.S. relations, they are *not * the villains in this story) and neo-Nazis.
CAVEAT EMPEROR: One must engage in an escapist suspension of disbelief that the Fargos, as private citizens (as opposed to government agents) are able to get away with not only carrying handguns in anti-gun countries,, but indeed use 'em to kill bad guys, without getting arrested and/or creating an international incident.
CAVEAT EMPEROR: One must engage in an escapist suspension of disbelief that the Fargos, as private citizens (as opposed to government agents) are able to get away with not only carrying handguns in anti-gun countries,, but indeed use 'em to kill bad guys, without getting arrested and/or creating an international incident.
March 22, 2018
For the record, I did not finish the book. I am Finished with it and perhaps with the series. This series started out with so much hope and had so much potential, but of the 9 books written to date, this is the 2nd one that I quit 1/2 way through without even caring what happened.
Either this series has worn out its appeal or the ghost writers are just ''mailing it in''. At one point, I felt like the writer was just typing words to meet a quota and not telling a story.
I am not a professional writer, but I am confused at how you can mess up a Cussler Formula? It has worked for years, yet in this series, it doesn't.
Either this series has worn out its appeal or the ghost writers are just ''mailing it in''. At one point, I felt like the writer was just typing words to meet a quota and not telling a story.
I am not a professional writer, but I am confused at how you can mess up a Cussler Formula? It has worked for years, yet in this series, it doesn't.
September 19, 2017
The Fargos search for eggs
Another great adventure with the Fargos, this time in search of treasures of the Romanovs. I have always liked Cusslers adventures and this does not disappoint. The Fargo's are a good modern couple.
Another great adventure with the Fargos, this time in search of treasures of the Romanovs. I have always liked Cusslers adventures and this does not disappoint. The Fargo's are a good modern couple.
November 24, 2017
Good & fun - fast action with lots of travel.
November 25, 2017
It's starting to seem like at least to me that Mr. Cussler is starting to bat out book s almost
as fast as Mr Patterson and the wonder of it all is that they are all worth reading and this one
is no exception. This is book nine in the Fargo Adventures . In 1918 an enormous ransom was
paid to free the Romanov's from the Bolsheviks but the Romanov's died anyway, and the
ransom? During World War II the Nazi's stole it from the Russians and it vanished. A modern day kidnapping captures the attention of the Fargo's and they learn that the long lost riches may
be back in play. It is held in trust by the descendants of a Nazi guerrilla faction called the
Werewolves who are trying to establish the Fourth Reich and their time is coming soon.
As the Fargo's follow the trail across Europe North Africa and South America they know only
that their quest is greater than anything they have ever done. It's their chance to make someone
answer for unspeakable crimes and to prevent them from ever happening again. Another fine tale
from Mr. Cussler and I gave it a 4
as fast as Mr Patterson and the wonder of it all is that they are all worth reading and this one
is no exception. This is book nine in the Fargo Adventures . In 1918 an enormous ransom was
paid to free the Romanov's from the Bolsheviks but the Romanov's died anyway, and the
ransom? During World War II the Nazi's stole it from the Russians and it vanished. A modern day kidnapping captures the attention of the Fargo's and they learn that the long lost riches may
be back in play. It is held in trust by the descendants of a Nazi guerrilla faction called the
Werewolves who are trying to establish the Fourth Reich and their time is coming soon.
As the Fargo's follow the trail across Europe North Africa and South America they know only
that their quest is greater than anything they have ever done. It's their chance to make someone
answer for unspeakable crimes and to prevent them from ever happening again. Another fine tale
from Mr. Cussler and I gave it a 4
May 4, 2025
Another exciting Fargo adventure. Fargo and Remi up against descendants of Nazis searching for clues to recover the Romano ransom.
August 1, 2023
Another Remi and Sam adventure; full of fun and I learn a lot every time I read a Clive Cussler book.
September 23, 2017
Clive Cussler again, always a good quick read. This time it's the Fargos off on another adventure tracking all over Europe and South America following clues for the locating of the Romanov Ransom
spirited out of Russia by the Nazis and intended to finance the rise of the 4th Reich. All the time being opposed by a remnant if a special group of Nazi special forces and other who area barking at their heels. It may not be great literature but it does provide an action packed break from the header fare.
spirited out of Russia by the Nazis and intended to finance the rise of the 4th Reich. All the time being opposed by a remnant if a special group of Nazi special forces and other who area barking at their heels. It may not be great literature but it does provide an action packed break from the header fare.
June 14, 2018
Husband and wife treasure hunting team Sam and Remi Fargo is a series written by my favourite author Clive Cussler along with other authors Grant Blackwood, Thomas Perry, Russell Blake and Robin Burcell. This is a second novel of Cussler with Robin Burcell.
The happenings in 1918 and 1947 lays the foundation for this novel “The Romanov Ransom”. Dowager Empress Maria Feodorovna pays a big ransom to Bolsheviks to release the royal family. But they were killed and later the ransom gets into the hands of the Nazis during World War II. As Germany is facing the defeat, they plan to move the ransom to a secret place, so that it can be used to establish the 4th Reich.
In the present day two boys Brand and Karl Hoffler are doing a documentary on the escape routes used by Nazis after their loss in WWII. Getting a solid lead on their project they are gone missing. Hoffler is the cousin to Selma who is the research assistant of Fargos. Sam and Remi gets in touch with Zakaria Koury the boys guide. Through him, Sam and Remi not only save the two boys but also get to know about a crashed plane and the log book.
And that log book throws some light on the ransom which they don't know. The bad guys enters the play, Rolfe Wernher, is a German businessman and Leopold Gaudecker the head of Wolf Guard. The story now shifts to top gear as Sam and his team claims the hints ahead of baddies. On their journey many characters show up some who appear as a friend becomes foe and some who appear as foe becomes friend.
Sam and Remi make it more enjoyable when they are in dare situations using their wits to outsmart the henchmen.
Staying inside a plane during an avalanche, escaping from Wolf Guard in the tunnel and jungle trip with Nando, the guide are worth mentioning thrilling episodes found in the novel.
The story hops over many countries like Morocco, Russia, Poland, Germany and finally Argentina.
My impression is that Clive should have written couple of chapters, his co-author Robin Burcell has handled the story very well. The book is unputdownable.
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The happenings in 1918 and 1947 lays the foundation for this novel “The Romanov Ransom”. Dowager Empress Maria Feodorovna pays a big ransom to Bolsheviks to release the royal family. But they were killed and later the ransom gets into the hands of the Nazis during World War II. As Germany is facing the defeat, they plan to move the ransom to a secret place, so that it can be used to establish the 4th Reich.
In the present day two boys Brand and Karl Hoffler are doing a documentary on the escape routes used by Nazis after their loss in WWII. Getting a solid lead on their project they are gone missing. Hoffler is the cousin to Selma who is the research assistant of Fargos. Sam and Remi gets in touch with Zakaria Koury the boys guide. Through him, Sam and Remi not only save the two boys but also get to know about a crashed plane and the log book.
And that log book throws some light on the ransom which they don't know. The bad guys enters the play, Rolfe Wernher, is a German businessman and Leopold Gaudecker the head of Wolf Guard. The story now shifts to top gear as Sam and his team claims the hints ahead of baddies. On their journey many characters show up some who appear as a friend becomes foe and some who appear as foe becomes friend.
Sam and Remi make it more enjoyable when they are in dare situations using their wits to outsmart the henchmen.
Staying inside a plane during an avalanche, escaping from Wolf Guard in the tunnel and jungle trip with Nando, the guide are worth mentioning thrilling episodes found in the novel.
The story hops over many countries like Morocco, Russia, Poland, Germany and finally Argentina.
My impression is that Clive should have written couple of chapters, his co-author Robin Burcell has handled the story very well. The book is unputdownable.
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February 16, 2023
To me this had the least amount of treasure or historical intrigue - but it did have a lot of adventure and it had believable bad guys (in comparison to the normal 2 dimensional thugs they usually square off against). The Fargos get a call that one of their employees has nephews that have gone off grid and could be in trouble. Sam and Remi decide to go to Morocco to investigate and in the process find themselves on the hunt for the Romanov Ransom. The problem is - they aren't the only ones looking for it. Slightly predictable - but always entertaining!
October 5, 2017
#9 in the Sam & Remi Fargo series created by Clive Cussler (#2 co-authored by Robin Burcell). This entry is completely plot driven as the treasure hunting Fargos follow clue after clue from Morocco, to Russia, to Poland, to Germany, and finally to Argentina in search of the treasure stolen from the Dowager Empress Maria Feodorovna in the Revolution of 1918, all while being pursued by modern descendants of the Nazi's Operation Werewolf.
Sam & Remi Fargo series - The Romanov ransom is treasure collected by the Dowager Empress Maria Feodorovna in 1918 in a doomed effort to buy the freedom of Czar Nicholas II and his family from the Bolsheviks. No such ransom was ever paid, so the massive trove, presumedly stolen by the Nazis from the Russians is somewhere out there waiting for either the Sam & Remi Fargo or several varieties of bad guys to find.
Sam & Remi Fargo series - The Romanov ransom is treasure collected by the Dowager Empress Maria Feodorovna in 1918 in a doomed effort to buy the freedom of Czar Nicholas II and his family from the Bolsheviks. No such ransom was ever paid, so the massive trove, presumedly stolen by the Nazis from the Russians is somewhere out there waiting for either the Sam & Remi Fargo or several varieties of bad guys to find.
March 25, 2022
Enjoyable read, not the best literary work but entertaining in its own way nonetheless.
August 3, 2023
I read this book in 2 days. Had me interested from the beginning. Enjoyed reading it!
September 8, 2024
2nd time listening. Entertaining in parts, but had a hard time staying interested and had my mind drift off, missing important details.
October 9, 2017
I have been a fan of Clive Cussler since the 80's and his books have always been very good. This one is one of Sam and Remi Fargo series, which he writes with author Robin Burcell. The cousins of an employee and friend, Selma, go missing while doing a documentary for the Fargo Foundation and this leads them on a treasury hunt to Russia, Poland, Germany, and Argentina.
October 10, 2017
Another winner from Clive. This one has the Fargo’s searching for the long lost Romanov treasure, travelling halfway round the world in doing so, lots of historical information and loads of twists and turns to keep the pages turning.
October 9, 2017
Fell good
Good
From the begin to the end , the suspense last , I can't wait for a new adventure .hurry
Good
From the begin to the end , the suspense last , I can't wait for a new adventure .hurry
October 8, 2017
Good fast light reading.
October 7, 2017
Great mystery
Another 5 star read. The Fargo characters are fantastic. They are funny, smart, and brave. The stories are based in history.
Another 5 star read. The Fargo characters are fantastic. They are funny, smart, and brave. The stories are based in history.
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