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ⓘ About Dirk Cussler
Dirk Cussler is an American author best known for the Dirk Pitt series. The book series was created by his father, Clive Cussler, who also named the main character after him. Cussler went to Berkeley where he earned his MBA. He then went to work in the world of finance for many years before eventually leaving to assist his father in writing. He made his debut as co-author with 2004’s Black Wind. He has continued to co-author books in the series ever since, including Celtic Empire which won the 2020 Colorado Book Award for Best Mystery. In addition to his work as an author, Dirk is also a big part of the non-profit foundation National Underwater and Marine Agency. He is the dead of the council and a member of the Board of Trustees.
All Book Series by Dirk Cussler
The Mediterranean Caper / Mayday!
Series opener · book 1 of 28 · published 1973 Anthology · Clive Cussler
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Dirk Cussler?
Dirk Cussler is an American author best known for the Dirk Pitt series. The book series was created by his father, Clive Cussler, who also named the main character after him. Cussler went to Berkeley where he earned his MBA.
Which Dirk Cussler series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Dirk Pitt series, the earliest of Dirk Cussler's multi-book series: it opens with The Mediterranean Caper / Mayday! (1973) and runs to 28 books across 1973–2026, ending with Obsidian Sky (2026).
How many books has Dirk Cussler written?
Dirk Cussler has 28 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1973 and 2026. Every one of them sits in one of 1 named series — the largest being the Dirk Pitt series with 28 books.
In what order should Dirk Cussler's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Dirk Cussler's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Dirk Pitt (1973–2026, 28 books).
How are Dirk Cussler's books organised into series?
This guide splits Dirk Cussler's 28 books into 1 named series, with no standalone titles: Dirk Pitt (28 books, 1973–2026).