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Start with The Mediterranean Caper and continue through all 25 books in the listed reading order.
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Start with The Mediterranean Caper
Book 1 by Clive Cussler • Published 1973
Dirk Pitt takes on a risky salvage job in the Mediterranean that turns into a hunt for a sunken fortune and a missing aircraft. With mercenaries closing in, he has to out-dive and out-think enemies who don’t mind kill...
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Ends with Celtic Empire
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Book 1:The Mediterranean Caper
Clive Cussler • 1973
Dirk Pitt takes on a risky salvage job in the Mediterranean that turns into a hunt for a sunken fortune and a missing aircraft. With mercenaries closing in, he has to out-dive and out-think enemies who don’t mind kill...
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Book 2:Iceberg
Clive Cussler
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Book 3:Raise the Titanic!
Clive Cussler
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Book 4:Vixen 03
Clive Cussler • 1978
When a long-lost Air Force bomber and its deadly payload become the focus of a ruthless conspiracy, Dirk Pitt is pulled into a chase from the Rockies to the sea. To stop disaster, he must find the wreck before the vil...
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Book 5:Night Probe!
Clive Cussler
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Book 6:Pacific Vortex
Clive Cussler
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Book 7:Deep Six
Clive Cussler
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Book 8:Cyclops
Clive Cussler • 1986
A ghostly trail points to a vanished vessel and a secret program no one wants exposed. Dirk Pitt digs into the wreckage of a long-ago disaster and finds himself hunted by professionals who need the past to stay buried.
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Book 9:Treasure
Clive Cussler
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Book 10:Dragon
Clive Cussler
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Book 11:Sahara
Clive Cussler
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Book 12:Inca Gold
Clive Cussler
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Book 13:Shock Wave
Clive Cussler • 1996
A disaster at sea is only the first sign of a much larger plot. Dirk Pitt and Al Giordino chase a trail of sabotage and greed across oceans and borders, trying to stop a plan that could devastate lives on a massive sc...
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Book 14:Flood Tide
Clive Cussler • 1997
Dirk Pitt investigates a suspicious maritime incident and uncovers a smuggling operation that’s bigger—and darker—than it first appears. As the villains tighten their grip, Pitt races to expose the scheme before it tr...
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Book 15:Atlantis Found
Clive Cussler • 1999
A strange discovery on the ocean floor opens a mystery with echoes of a lost civilization. Dirk Pitt follows the clues across the globe, facing enemies who will kill to control what’s been hidden—and what it could unl...
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Book 16:Valhalla Rising
Clive Cussler
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Book 17:Trojan Odyssey
Clive Cussler • 2003
A mysterious wreck and a baffling clue send Dirk Pitt on a hunt tied to ancient history and modern ambition. From the Mediterranean to distant waters, he races to stop a secret that could rewrite what the world believes.
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Book 18:Black Wind
Clive Cussler • 2004
A World War II mystery collides with a modern threat when Dirk Pitt’s family is pulled into a high-stakes investigation. With deadly forces moving fast, the team must unravel a hidden weapon before it’s used on a mass...
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Book 19:Treasure of Khan
Clive Cussler • 2006
Dirk Pitt follows a trail linked to the legacy of Genghis Khan, only to find modern criminals chasing the same clues. From deserts to mountains, the hunt becomes a race to keep a legendary treasure from fueling a new...
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Book 20:Arctic Drift
Clive Cussler • 2008
An alarming signal from the far north sends Dirk Pitt into Arctic waters where science, politics, and sabotage collide. With ice closing in and enemies on all sides, he has to prevent a plan that could reshape the pla...
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Book 21:Crescent Dawn
Clive Cussler • 2010
Dirk Pitt pursues a seemingly isolated attack and discovers a broader campaign aimed at destabilizing a region. Chasing leads across the Mediterranean and North Africa, he races to stop extremists and profiteers who t...
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Book 22:Poseidon's Arrow
Clive Cussler • 2012
Dirk Pitt is now leading NUMA, but a deadly maritime disaster pulls him back into the field—and puts his children on a parallel hunt for answers. Their investigations converge on a conspiracy built around shipping, te...
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Book 23:Havana Storm
Clive Cussler • 2014
A mission connected to Cuba draws Dirk Pitt into a tangle of espionage, smuggling, and historical secrets. From coastal waters to hidden airstrips, he has to untangle who’s behind the violence before a larger plot eru...
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Book 24:Odessa Sea
Clive Cussler • 2016
Dirk Pitt follows clues from a deadly shipwreck into the Black Sea, where a long-buried secret is suddenly worth killing for. With rivals closing in, he races to recover the truth before it becomes a weapon.
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Book 25:Celtic Empire
Clive Cussler • 2018
A discovery tied to an ancient ship and a modern investigation pull Dirk Pitt and his team into a chase across Europe. As villains turn history into leverage, Pitt has to stop a scheme that could topple economies—and...
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Dirk Pitt FAQ
What is the best order to read the Dirk Pitt series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with The Mediterranean Caper.
How many books are in the Dirk Pitt series?
There are 25 books currently listed in the Dirk Pitt series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the Dirk Pitt series?
New readers should start with The Mediterranean Caper, the first book in the reading order.
Is the Dirk Pitt series complete?
Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 1973 to 2018.