: The flagship series featuring Dirk Pitt and his sidekick Al Giordino. Notable titles include Raise the Titanic! and Sahara .
: Much like his character Dirk Pitt, Cussler was an avid collector of rare automobiles, maintaining a collection of over 85 classic cars. Clive Cussler
Cussler is best known for creating , a maritime engineer and "superhero" protagonist who thwarts global disasters. His writing is characterized by fast-paced, high-stakes plots that often blend historical mystery with advanced maritime technology. : The flagship series featuring Dirk Pitt and
: Later series exploring early 20th-century detective work and modern-day treasure hunting. Real-Life Adventure & NUMA Clive Cussler
: Focuses on Kurt Austin and Joe Zavala, members of a fictional government underwater agency.