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The Poseidon Adventure

by Paul Gallico · 1969

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Paul Gallico's classic novel, The Poseidon Adventure, is the exciting story of a luxury ocean liner that capsizes after it is struck by a colossal tidal wave, leaving its survivors to fend for themselves and find a way out. The blockbuster movie remake of this story is sure to make a huge splash and lure readers into this compelling and dramatic novel.

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Audience
adult
Length
long · 480 pages

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