Golden Buddha -- Clive Cussler

<b>In the first novel in the #1 <i>New York Times</i> bestselling <i>Oregon</i> Files series, Chairman Juan Cabrillo and his crew are hired by the US government to free Tibet from Chinese control...</b> <p/>The Corporation, a group of highly intelligent and skilled mercenaries, under the leadership of Juan Cabrillo, board a brand new ship. It's a state-of-the-art seagoing marvel with unthinkable technology at its disposal. And it's designed to look like a rusty old lumber hauler. But if Cabrillo and his team plan to make this spy ship their new headquarters, their first mission had better be a success. <p/>With the secret backing of the US government, Cabrillo sets out to put Tibet back in the hands of the Dalai Lama by striking a deal with the Russians and the Chinese. His main negotiating chip is knowledge of a golden Buddha containing records of vast oil reserves in the disputed land. But first, he'll have to locate--and steal--the all-important artifact. And there are certain people who would do anything in their power to see him fail...<br><br><b>Author:</b> Clive Cussler<br><b>Publisher:</b> G.P. Putnam's Sons<br><b>Published:</b> 10/07/2003<br><b>Pages:</b> 432<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Paperback<br><b>Weight:</b> 1.00lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 8.96h x 6.08w x 0.90d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9780425191729<br><b>Age Range:</b> 18-UP<br><br><b>Accelerated Reader:</b><br><b>Reading Level:</b> 6.4<br><b>Point Value:</b> 19<br><b>Interest Level:</b> Upper Grade<br><b>Quiz #/Name: </b>124614