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Dirk Pitt Books In Order (Full List)

Dirk Pitt is a series of 26 books by Clive Cussler. The first book published in the series is Pacific Vortex! in 1972. Here is a complete list of Dirk Pitt books in order.

Last update: August 26, 2024

1. Pacific Vortex! (1972)

Pacific Vortex! by Clive Cussler is a thrilling adventure that takes readers on a suspenseful undersea mission with the charismatic Dirk Pitt. With his trademark blend of thrilling action and gripping mystery, Cussler delivers a page-turning tale that will leave readers breathless.

  • 📇 270 Pages
  • 📝 67,500 - 81,000 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 9 Hours Reading Time

2. The Mediterranean Caper (1973)

In "The Mediterranean Caper" by Clive Cussler, intrepid adventurer Dirk Pitt races against time to uncover a deadly conspiracy involving ancient treasures, international villains, and treacherous waters. A thrilling and action-packed ride through the crystal-clear depths of the Mediterranean.

  • 📇 391 Pages
  • 📝 97,750 - 117,300 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 13 Hours Reading Time

3. Iceberg (1975)

"Iceberg" by Clive Cussler is a thrilling adventure novel where Dirk Pitt faces unimaginable peril as he uncovers a secret plot involving a mysterious iceberg and an ancient civilization. Brace yourself for a heart-pounding journey that will leave you breathless.

  • 📇 369 Pages
  • 📝 92,250 - 110,700 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 12 Hours Reading Time

4. Raise The Titanic (1976)

In Clive Cussler's thrilling adventure, "Raise the Titanic," an audacious plan emerges to recover the doomed luxury liner for a hidden treasure. But as the expedition unfolds, unexpected dangers and shocking secrets emerge from the depths, keeping readers on the edge of their seats.

  • 📇 545 Pages
  • 📝 136,250 - 163,500 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 18 Hours Reading Time

5. Vixen 03 (1978)

In Clive Cussler's gripping novel, Vixen 03, a sunken Soviet nuclear submarine triggers a race against time for Dirk Pitt as he unravels a conspiracy that could lead to catastrophic consequences for global stability. A thrilling tale of suspense, intrigue, and high-stakes adventure awaits readers in this electrifying page-turner.

  • 📇 384 Pages
  • 📝 96,000 - 115,200 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 13 Hours Reading Time

6. Night Probe! (1981)

In Clive Cussler's heart-pounding adventure "Night Probe!", Dirk Pitt navigates treacherous waters as he races against time to recover a secret cache of historic treasures, concealed since America's birth, while evading a high-stakes political conspiracy aiming to change the course of history.

  • 📇 345 Pages
  • 📝 86,250 - 103,500 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 12 Hours Reading Time

7. Deep Six (1984)

In Clive Cussler's thrilling adventure, "Deep Six," underwater archeologist Dirk Pitt embarks on an action-packed mission to uncover the truth behind a sunken luxury liner. As perilous secrets and treacherous enemies emerge, Pitt must race against time to solve the mystery and prevent catastrophe.

  • 📇 535 Pages
  • 📝 133,750 - 160,500 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 18 Hours Reading Time

8. Cyclops (1986)

In Clive Cussler's thrilling novel "Cyclops," marine engineer Dirk Pitt races against time to unlock the secrets of a lost WWII submarine and prevent a deadly catastrophe that could reshape the world's geopolitical landscape.

  • 📇 473 Pages
  • 📝 118,250 - 141,900 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 16 Hours Reading Time

9. Treasure (1988)

In "Treasure" by Clive Cussler, a thrilling expedition filled with danger and adventure unfolds as renowned treasure hunter, Sam Fargo, races against time to uncover a long-lost treasure hidden deep within the Caribbean's treacherous waters.

  • 📇 547 Pages
  • 📝 136,750 - 164,100 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 18 Hours Reading Time

10. Dragon (1990)

In Clive Cussler's exhilarating novel, Dragon, the renowned adventurer and treasure seeker, Dirk Pitt, embarks on a high-stakes mission to recover a stolen Chinese artifact, leading him into a perilous world of ancient secrets and ruthless enemies. Will he conquer the dragon or become its prey?

  • 📇 602 Pages
  • 📝 150,500 - 180,600 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 20 Hours Reading Time

11. Sahara (1992)

In Clive Cussler's thrilling adventure novel "Sahara," Dirk Pitt embarks on an action-packed race against time to uncover a hidden civil war, a deadly toxin, and a lost Civil War ironclad in the treacherous expanse of the Sahara Desert. Will he conquer nature's wrath and save the world?

  • 📇 400 Pages
  • 📝 100,000 - 120,000 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 13 Hours Reading Time

12. Inca Gold (1994)

In "Inca Gold" by Clive Cussler, underwater explorer Dirk Pitt uncovers a secret from the past when he stumbles upon a mysterious gold chain in the Peruvian Andes, leading him on a treacherous and action-packed adventure to uncover an ancient Inca treasure.

  • 📇 592 Pages
  • 📝 148,000 - 177,600 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 20 Hours Reading Time

13. Shock Wave (1996)

In Clive Cussler's thrilling adventure novel "Shock Wave," Dirk Pitt races against time to stop a deadly man-made disaster that threatens to unleash catastrophic destruction upon the world's coastlines. With high stakes and non-stop action, this page-turner will keep readers on the edge of their seats.

  • 📇 537 Pages
  • 📝 134,250 - 161,100 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 18 Hours Reading Time

14. Flood Tide (1997)

In Flood Tide, master storyteller Clive Cussler immerses readers in an exhilarating adventure with Dirk Pitt as he navigates treacherous waters, unearths a mysterious shipwreck, and uncovers a deadly conspiracy that threatens global security. A thrilling page-turner that will captivate fans of action-packed thrillers.

  • 📇 560 Pages
  • 📝 140,000 - 168,000 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 19 Hours Reading Time

15. Atlantis Found (1999)

In "Atlantis Found" by Clive Cussler, marine archaeologist Dirk Pitt embarks on a globe-trotting adventure to discover the legendary lost city of Atlantis, racing against time and a cunning adversary to unlock its secrets. A thrilling blend of history, action, and mystery awaits readers in this captivating tale.

  • 📇 530 Pages
  • 📝 132,500 - 159,000 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 18 Hours Reading Time

16. Valhalla Rising (2001)

In Clive Cussler's Valhalla Rising, adventurer Dirk Pitt races against time to uncover deadly secrets hidden within a sunken Viking ship. From deep sea dives to perilous pursuits, immerse yourself in this breathtaking tale of ancient mysteries and modern-day danger.

  • 📇 528 Pages
  • 📝 132,000 - 158,400 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 18 Hours Reading Time

17. Trojan Odyssey (2003)

In "Trojan Odyssey" by Clive Cussler, adventure awaits as Dirk Pitt's quest leads him to the depths of the Aegean Sea, where he must unravel ancient mysteries, outsmart dangerous adversaries, and uncover the truth about a secret society's nefarious plans.

  • 📇 463 Pages
  • 📝 115,750 - 138,900 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 15 Hours Reading Time

18. Black Wind (2004)

In Clive Cussler's electrifying thriller, "Black Wind," a deadly weapon capable of cataclysmic destruction is pursued across the Pacific Ocean by a team of adventurers, risking everything to prevent a global catastrophe. A pulse-pounding race against time that will leave readers breathless.

  • 📇 639 Pages
  • 📝 159,750 - 191,700 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 21 Hours Reading Time

19. Treasure Of Khan (2006)

In "Treasure Of Khan" by Clive Cussler, join the daring hero Dirk Pitt on a high-stakes mission across the vast terrains of Mongolia and China as he plunges into the heart-pounding world of hidden treasures, ancient secrets, and ruthless villains.

  • 📇 552 Pages
  • 📝 138,000 - 165,600 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 18 Hours Reading Time

20. Arctic Drift (2008)

In "Arctic Drift" by Clive Cussler, a thrilling and action-packed adventure unfolds as a desperate race ensues to stop a catastrophic environmental disaster in the icy depths of the Arctic. Will the heroes succeed in saving the world from destruction?

  • 📇 515 Pages
  • 📝 128,750 - 154,500 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 17 Hours Reading Time

21. Crescent Dawn (2010)

In Clive Cussler's gripping thriller, "Crescent Dawn," an ancient Islamist sect's discovery of an Arabian Peninsula relic sets a breathtaking chain of events into motion. Dirk Pitt races against time to prevent global catastrophe and uncover hidden secrets that could reshape history.

  • 📇 548 Pages
  • 📝 137,000 - 164,400 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 18 Hours Reading Time

22. Poseidon's Arrow (2012)

In Clive Cussler's thrilling maritime adventure "Poseidon's Arrow," Dirk Pitt and his team race against time to prevent the world from plunging into chaos as they pursue a mysterious artifact that has the power to reshape the geopolitical landscape.

  • 📇 576 Pages
  • 📝 144,000 - 172,800 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 19 Hours Reading Time

23. Havana Storm (2014)

In Clive Cussler's thrilling novel, "Havana Storm," a team of resourceful adventurers delve into a deadly conspiracy that sends them chasing across the Caribbean, uncovering secrets and facing treacherous enemies in their quest for justice.

  • 📇 452 Pages
  • 📝 113,000 - 135,600 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 15 Hours Reading Time

24. Odessa Sea (2016)

In Clive Cussler's gripping "Odessa Sea," renowned adventurer Dirk Pitt embarks on a treacherous quest to unravel a sinister conspiracy surrounding a modern-day shipwreck, leading him to high-stakes rescue operations and tense battles on both land and sea.

  • 📇 486 Pages
  • 📝 121,500 - 145,800 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 16 Hours Reading Time

25. Celtic Empire (2019)

In his latest gripping adventure, master storyteller Clive Cussler takes readers on a heart-pounding journey to uncover a long-lost Celtic artifact with world-altering powers. Danger lurks at every turn as a team of heroes races against time to prevent a deadly alliance from claiming the ancient relic.

  • 📇 416 Pages
  • 📝 104,000 - 124,800 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 14 Hours Reading Time

26. Clive Cussler's The Devil's Sea (2021)

In Clive Cussler's exhilarating adventure, The Devil's Sea, renowned marine archaeologist Dirk Pitt discovers a mysterious shipwreck in the treacherous waters of the Devil's Sea. As he delves deeper into the enigmatic secrets surrounding the vessel, he uncovers a conspiracy that could reshape the world.

  • 📇 432 Pages
  • 📝 108,000 - 129,600 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 14 Hours Reading Time