Polar Shift
Clive Cussler
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Polar Shift
by Clive Cussler, Paul Kemprecos
Published
2012
Publisher
Penguin Books, Limited
Pages
540
ISBN-13
9780241955864
Description
NUMA operative Kurt Austin takes on a madman fronting as an evironmentalist in this #1 New York Times-bestselling series. Sixty years ago, an eccentric Hungarian genius discovered how to artificially trigger such a shift in the polar ice caps, which could cause massive eruptions, earthquaks, and even climate changes. But then his work disappeared, or so it was thought. Now, the charismatic leader of an antiglobalization group plans to use it to give the world’s industrialized nations a small jolt, before reversing the shift back again. The only problem is, it cannot be reversed. Once it starts, there is nothing anyone can do. Austin, Zavala, and the rest of the NUMA Special Assignments Team must make strange alliances to protect this technology from being exploited by their new and power-hungry nemesis before the entire planet is made to pay. Rich with all the hair-raising action and endless imagination that have become Cussler’s hallmarks, Polar Shift is a wonderful thriller—indeed, “vintage Cussler.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Polar Shift?
This edition of Polar Shift has approximately 540 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Polar Shift?
For most readers, Polar Shift typically takes between 11h 15m and 7h 30m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 135,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 9h 0m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 18 days • Estimated word count: 135,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Polar Shift?
The estimated word count for Polar Shift is approximately 135,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Polar Shift?
Polar Shift was written by Clive Cussler, Paul Kemprecos.
When was Polar Shift published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2012. The original work may have been published on a different date.