: Focuses on Kurt Austin and Joe Zavala, members of a fictional government underwater agency.
: 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. : Focuses on Kurt Austin and Joe Zavala,