Clive Cussler is an American adventure novelist and underwater explorer. He writes thriller novels that focus on marine and nautical adventures. His books are known for their adventurous plot lines and richly developed characters.
Born in 1931 in Aurora, Illinois
Began writing in the late 1960s
Published his first novel in 1973, titled 'The Mediterranean Caper'
Has written over 85 books, with sales of more than 100 million copies worldwide
Co-founded the National Underwater and Marine Agency in 1979
Received numerous awards and honors throughout his career, including the Grand Master Award from the Mystery Writers of America in 2015
Passed away in 2020 at the age of 88
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A series of adventure novels featuring the character Dirk Pitt, who is a marine engineer and adventurer.
A series of adventure novels featuring the National Underwater and Marine Agency (NUMA) and its team of specialists.
A series of detective novels set in the early 20th century featuring the character Isaac Bell.
Clive Cussler writes adventure novels that focus on marine and nautical themes.
Clive Cussler's most famous series is the Dirk Pitt series.
While the books are attributed solely to Clive Cussler, he often co-wrote them with other authors.
The National Underwater and Marine Agency (NUMA) is a real-life organization co-founded by Clive Cussler in 1979 that works to locate and preserve historical shipwrecks.
Clive Cussler has won numerous awards throughout his career including the Grand Master Award from the Mystery Writers of America in 2015.