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Clive Cussler August Group Read Nominations Thread
YAY! Finally a Cussler group read! :DI'll nominate one of the only two classic cold war era Dirk Pitt novels that I haven't yet read, and very much want to read it now:
Deep Six
A ghost ship drifts across the northern Pacific....
A Soviet luxury liner burns like a funeral pyre....
And the U.S. President's yacht is heading for disaster....
Somewhere off the coast of Alaska, a sunken cargo poses a threat of unthinkable proportions. Potentially, the lost shipment of chemicals could destroy all life in the ocean -- and perhaps the world -- unless DIRK PITT can find it first. But time is running out for the NUMA agent and his team. Pitt's main target is just one deadly component of a vast international conspiracy fueled by hijacking, bribery, and murder. And at the center of it all is a powerful Korean shipping empire with a chilling political agenda -- to kidnap the President of the United States....
I guess I really almost don't care which book would won eventually (but hopefully from the classic novels, not current ones), its ALWAYS a pleasure read/re-reading a kickass Dirk Pitt adventure!
P.S. Just to add, to anyone who hadn't yet read any Cussler books, most of Cussler's Dirk Pitt novels are independent stories without much relations to the previous ones (other than the continuing characters), so feel free!
Since I haven't read any of Clive Cussler's books, I'm going to suggest, The Chase. I figured, it's as good a place as any to start.
I'll go with the one that started it all for me: Raise The Titanic!
. I've been a fan of his ever since.
I have read most of CC's books but my favourites by far are the Oregon series and suggest anyone new to CC start at the beginning with Golden Buddha
Tad wrote: "I'll go with the one that started it all for me: Raise The Titanic! . I've been a fan of his ever since."Thats the other classic Dirk Pitt novel I haven't read, hoping someone else would nominate it!
I suggest we start with Pacific Vortex, book 1 in the dirk pitt series.
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Tad wrote: "I'll go with the one that started it all for me: Raise The Titanic! . I've been a fan of his ever since."***
Same here Tad, Raise the Titanic was my first of almost 20 Dirk Pitt books I have read.
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. I've been a fan of his ever since."***
Same here Tad, Raise the Titanic wa..."
It was my first Dirk Pitt novel too.
I'm with starting at the beginning as well."Raise the Titanic"
I do not have a favorite book, but the most memorable was "Raise the Titanic".
I read Raise the Titanic years ago & I've looked forward to every new book Clive has written!
As much as I like the Dirk Pitt novels - I find now I prefer the Oregon Files series. s a nomination then I'd opt for "Dark Watch" or perhaps "Plague Ship"!!
Spartan Gold - The first in the Fargo Adventure Series.Truly great book and the beginning of a fantastic series. Lots of adventure and locations, Cussler puts a lot of time into really placing the reader in the various locations. I really love the characters, too. Funny and sarcastic, with super witty dialogue. The series has become an absolute favorite of mine!
I have read all of Clive's book except his Isaac bell series and I have got to go with raise the titanic or Sahara, both amazing journeys!!!
I vote for Sahara. I own this book and love it. I also love all Dirk Pitt adventures.
I like your nomination David...but I am extremely partial to Inca Gold. Loren Smith; Shannon Kelsey; the 36 Pierce Arrow Duet; a Paddle Wheel steamer; and the ending song...!(along with the gut and tear wrencher of returning the sacred Montolo artifacts).
I have read everyone of Clive's books, more than once I should add. My favorite of them all… is THE SILENT SEA (Oregon Files), because the ending had such a twist that the book became my all time favorite… Thank you Mr. Cussler for keeping us so entertained. The Silent Sea
Having had a lifelong affair with Dirk Pitt, I find this a very difficult decision. The first ever CC book both my husband and I read were Sahara, about 15 years before we met. There are so many favourites...but I will have to go with Pacific Vortex.
While I love Dirk, I've become a little partial to the adventures of Juan Cabrillo and crew. Maybe Golden Buddha or Plague Ship?
Start out with, Raise the Titanic, loved all his books, have a large collection plus illustrations done by Roland Dahlquist, but by far, love the new Isaac Bell Series
, my favorite being The Chase
See my Blog, Walters Clive Cussler Collection
How can you pick a favorite CC book/series? I think I own every book in every series & regularly recommend to new readers. Always great stories & characters you can't help to love. Any CC book takes me on an action & adventure rush - all with a little romance on the side - perfect for a lazy day / night & a glass of wine.
I have The Chase and a lot of other CC books and I am sure I could get whatever book is chosen either from the library or amazon.
I own all Clive Cussler's books, and have read them all except The Striker and Zero Hour. I would nominate an Isaac Bell book solely for the opportunity to discuss that portion of Western History. But I'm good with ANY book!
Any of the Dirk Pitt series would do me have loved and read CC since my dad lent me his copy of Mayday 23 years ago been hooked ever since and reread every book at least once a year they are timeless.
I've read everything Clive has written, but it has to be the one that started it all for me...."Raise The Titanic"
I love all Clives's books, but it has to be Vortex as Dirk is probably one of the best characters in all his books, but then again I do like the Oregon series. I also love the way Clive has a cameo in the books
Have to vote for Raise the Titanic. I'll give me an opportunity to dust off a first edition hard back that Clive was kind enough to autograph for me at the Santa Barbara Writer's Conference a couple of years ago.
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I agree with Tad, Raise the Titanic is the first Cussler novel I read and have been a fan ever since. Always eagerly awaiting his next novel.
Raise the Titanic was my least favorite, never mind the movie,OMG. Sorry people.But I am such a Dirk Pitt fan. I think of Hugh Jackman when I read Dirk books!!I imagine Dirk looks just like him! But I love Kurt Austin also. I was hooked on Clive after reading Polar Shift. It's the best book I've ever read! What a movie that one would make. My favorite Dirk series would be the first one...Pacific Vortex..gotta love how Dirk and Summer started the romance!
Wow! I see Hugh Jackman playing Dirk also! lol Polar Shift was the first Clive Cussler book I read. That did it for me. Clive could also do a cameo in the movie like Hitchcock.
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Sorry Richard, the nominations for August are over. The winner for the groups August read is Pacific Vortex!
Happy reading!
Cool! I purchased this one a few months back and it'll be my first Cussler as well as my first group read with this group. Looking forward to it!
YAY! Andrew! Glad you'll be joining us.
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