Clive Cussler Passes at 88

February 26, 2020, 05:24 PM

He was one of my favorite authors of escapist action-adventure books. Many were based on a historical fact or theory and then twisted into a modern day fairy tale of sorts. At least two of his books have been made into movies (Raise the Titanic and Sahara), though both of those could have been much, much better if they'd stayed closer to the books.

He also spent a lot of time finding old shipwrecks, including the H.L. Hunley (the Confederate submarine) and collecting old cars.

Rest in peace, Mr. Cussler. You will be missed.

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February 26, 2020, 07:03 PM

SPG

He was one of my favorites
Sahara was Totally miscast

February 26, 2020, 07:11 PM

ggile

One of my favorites. Sorry to hear of his passing.

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February 26, 2020, 07:14 PM

PR64

I have been doing his audio books for about 10 years now.

Sad news.

February 26, 2020, 07:22 PM

bald1

Enjoyed his Dirk Pitt novels. RIP

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February 26, 2020, 07:59 PM

Rinehart

Always enjoyed his work and still have copies of his books on the shelf. Some of them get read again after a few passing years...

He was a smart, very unique individual...

Condolences to his family-

February 26, 2020, 08:50 PM

Rolan_Kraps

One of my favorite authors. I wish I could have visited his museum outside of Denver when I was there last.

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February 26, 2020, 10:36 PM

cslinger

Dammit. RIP. My favorite “pulp/adventure” author. Seemed like a helluva guy.

February 26, 2020, 11:46 PM

reflex/deflex 64

I enjoyed his work. Always put some interesting history in his stories.

February 27, 2020, 12:44 AM

hberttmank

Bummer, I have been reading his books for decades. RIP Clive.

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February 27, 2020, 08:56 AM

mark_a

I will miss his cameo appearances, usually in the Duesenberg

February 27, 2020, 02:44 PM

Loswsmith

I loved Raise the Titanic! Made a huge impact on my impressionable young mind.

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February 27, 2020, 06:23 PM

corsair

Two of his books got me through a big storm while climbing Denali.

Long live Dirk Pitt

February 27, 2020, 07:10 PM

mark60

One of my favorites, I have several of his books.

February 27, 2020, 08:03 PM

bald1

A few of his books on the shelf.

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February 28, 2020, 10:20 AM

Steve Collins

Sad to hear this. One of my favorite authors. I have read dozens of his books.

February 28, 2020, 10:58 PM

NK402

Never read his books but I know he had some really nice cars.

February 29, 2020, 12:22 AM

motor59

I used to read him a lot, before he sold his name to all his "co-authors"; then I kinda lost interest. Still somewhat sad to hear of his passing.