The 18th book in the series is titled Fast Ice . Co-authored by Clive Cussler and Graham Brown , it follows protagonist Kurt Austin as he travels to Antarctica to investigate a colleague's disappearance and uncovers a plot involving a Nazi-era weapon. The Core Protagonist: Kurt Austin
: Critics from Creature From The Book Lagoon noted that this book balances action across the entire team, including characters Paul and Gamay Trout, rather than focusing solely on Austin. The Cussler-Brown Partnership Review: Fast Ice by Clive Cussler and Graham Brown
: Kurt Austin and his partner Joe Zavala discover a man-made, fast-growing ice weapon that has the power to trigger a new global Ice Age. Clive Cussler, Graham Brown Kurt Austin 18 ...
Kurt Austin is the Team Leader of NUMA's Special Assignments division. He is described as:
In this installment, the plot bridges historical mystery with modern-day high-stakes action: The 18th book in the series is titled Fast Ice
: In 1939, a German Luftwaffe expedition to Antarctica discovered a secret that remained hidden for nearly a century.
: 6'1", 200 lbs, with prematurely platinum/steel grey hair and piercing light blue eyes. The Cussler-Brown Partnership Review: Fast Ice by Clive
: An expert diver and boat racer from a young age, he is also an avid collector of antique firearms.