Clive Cussler
Biography
Clive Cussler is a highly acclaimed author known for his popular Dirk Pitt series. Born in Aurora, Illinois in 1931, Cussler always had a fascination with the sea and adventure, which is reflected in his novels. Before becoming a full-time writer, Cussler served in the United States Air Force and worked in advertising. His first novel, "The Mediterranean Caper," was published in 1973 and introduced readers to the daring and resourceful hero, Dirk Pitt. Since then, Cussler has gone on to write over 25 novels in the Dirk Pitt series, with each book becoming a bestseller and captivating readers worldwide. His books have been translated into over 40 languages and have sold millions of copies. In addition to his writing, Cussler is also known for his passion for maritime history and exploration. He has discovered over 60 shipwrecks and is a member of the Explorers Club. Clive Cussler's exciting and action-packed novels have made him a household name in the world of adventure fiction, and he continues to thrill readers with each new installment in the Dirk Pitt series.
Standalone Novels
Individual novels by Clive Cussler not part of a series
- Akte Atlantis.
- Atlantis Found
- Atlantis Found )
- Blue Gold : A Novel from the NUMA Files
- Blue Gold : A Novel from the NUMA Files )
- CYCLOPS
- CYCLOPS X
- Clive Cussler: Two Novels : Flood Tide; Cyclops
- Cyclop. Roman.
- Cyclope
- Cyclops
- DEEP 6
- DEEP SIX
- DRAGON
- Das Alexandria- Komplott. Roman.
- Deep Six
- Die Ajima - Verschw�?¶rung. Roman.
- Dirk Pitt Revealed
- Dragon
- Dragon )
- Eisberg, der Todesflieger. Zwei Thriller in einem Band.
- Eisberg.
- El Imperio Del Agua/Flood Tide
- FLOOD TIDE
- Fire Ice: A Novel from the NUMA Files
- Fire Ice: A Novel from the Numa Files
- Fire Ice: A Novel from the Numa Files )
- Flood Tide
- Golden Buddha )
- Hebt die Titanic. Roman.
- ICEBERG : ICEBERG
- INCA GOLD
- Iceberg
- Iceberg )
- Im Todesnebel. Roman.
- Im Zeichen der Wikinger.
- Inca Gold
- Inca Gold )
- Inka- Gold.
- Lost City
- MEDITERR CAPER
- MEDITERRANEAN CAPER
- Mayday !
- Mediterranean Caper
- Night Probe
- Night Probe!
- Numa Files 1: Serpent
- Operation Sahara.
- Pacific Vortex
- Pacific Vortex! )
- RAISE THE TITANIC
- Raise the Titanic
- Raise the Titanic )
- Raise the Titanic!
- SAHARA
- SHOCK WAVE )
- Sacred Stone )
- Sahara
- Serpent
- Serpent : A Novel from the NUMA Files
- Serpent From The Numa Files
- Serpiente
- Shock Wave
- Shock Wave )
- Shockwave Mixed
- TREASURE-CUSSLER
- The Mediterranean Caper
- The Mediterranean Caper & Iceberg
- The NUMA Files 2: Blue Gold
- The Numa Files 2: Blue Gold
- The SEA HUNTERS
- The Sea Hunters : True Adventures with Famous Shipwrecks
- The Sea Hunters II
- The Sea Hunters: More True Adventures With Famous Shipwrecks
- Treasure
- Trojan Odyssey
- Tr�?©sor
- Valhalla Rising
- Valhalla Rising )
- Vixen 03
- White Death )
- White Death: A Novel from the Numa Files
Classic Series
The series that started it all
- Pacific Vortex!
- Vixen 03
- Deep Six
Recent Series
Latest works by the author
- Treasure
- Sahara
- Clive Cussler's Dirk Pitt: The Last Mission
Reading Order
Complete reading order for Clive Cussler's books
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clive Cussler known for?
Clive Cussler is known for writing adventure novels, particularly the Dirk Pitt series.
How many books are in the Dirk Pitt series?
As of 2021, there are 25 books in the Dirk Pitt series.
Are Clive Cussler's books based on real events?
While Clive Cussler's books are fiction, they often include elements inspired by real historical events or mysteries.
Which book is considered the first in the Dirk Pitt series?
The first book in the Dirk Pitt series is 'The Mediterranean Caper,' published in 1973.
Has Clive Cussler collaborated with other authors on his books?
Yes, Clive Cussler has co-authored many of his books with writers such as his son, Dirk Cussler.