content: I read with interest the reviewer who dissed this book and couldn't disagree more. As a once Cussler fan I got bored with the sameness and the venture off into the Sci-fi arena. Ted Bell does it a little better and it remains to be seen if he continues on this path. Loved the twins, the jaunt to Germany, and tie in with WW II. Also found the French-Chinese connection viable and the Bonaparte character a hoot. Keep it up Ted, you have a fan here!