An action-packed adventure thriller by Clive Cussler and Paul Kemprecos, and the first novel in the NUMA Files series. The story follows Kurt Austin, a special projects director for the National Underwater and Marine Agency (NUMA), as he investigates a mysterious shipwreck off the coast of Morocco.

The discovery leads Kurt and his team into a centuries-old mystery connected to the lost library of Alexandria and an ancient civilization with advanced scientific knowledge. Their search soon puts them in the path of ruthless criminals and a wealthy industrialist who seeks to exploit a revolutionary source of clean energy for personal power.

Spanning the Mediterranean, North Africa, and the Atlantic Ocean, Serpent combines archaeological mystery, marine exploration, high-tech adventure, and nonstop action. Filled with underwater discoveries, daring escapes, and historical intrigue, it delivers the globe-trotting excitement that defines Clive Cussler's novels.