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Dirk Pitt Adventures #24 It has been about 9 months since I tried reading something from one of my long-time favorite authors, Clive Cussler, who died in early 2020. Cussler holds a special place in my heart, because while I … Continue reading →

It’s time once again for some “reckless American adventurism” (Epilogue) As prolific as Clive Cussler has become over the years—what with his multiple series, the occasional non-fiction book, and even a few kids’ books—nothing he writes can compete with action from … Continue reading →

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As I make my way through the Dirk Pitt series for a second time, my intent is to review each installment in the context of the overall story arch. I love the Dirk Pitt story arch, obviously, and how it … Continue reading →

In my rush to finish the full Dirk Pitt Series for a second time, I blew through this one and started the next without giving myself ample time to breathe and review. For that reason, I’m a bit miffed that … Continue reading →

This book floored me with its—dare I say it?—sheer stupidity. Sorry, Clive. I love you like a man’s supposed to love his car or favorite beverage, but you failed me and your readers big time on this one. I’ll share … Continue reading →

Valhalla Rising (2001) is one of my least favorite Dirk Pitt novels, but come on! It’s Clive Cussler. Gotta read it! A Christian review. Continue reading →

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Atlantis Found (1999) is one of the lesser-believable but more entertaining Dirk Pitt novels by Clive Cussler. A Christian review. Continue reading →

The earliest chapters of this novel contain one of those imaginative scenes that will always, creepily stick with me: the lake-bed in Washington state littered with hundreds of lifeless, Chinese bodies. From this grotesque discovery during what was supposed to … Continue reading →

Clive Cussler is known for his somewhat epic prologues that set the historical stages for his various novels, specifically those that follow the escapades of his modern-day adventurers like Dirk Pitt, Kurt Austin, or the crew of the Oregon. As … Continue reading →

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When I think of Clive Cussler‘s earliest years, I think of the simplicity of The Mediterranean Caper. When I think of the time when Cussler first hit it big, I think of Raise the Titanic. But when I think of … Continue reading →