After nearly fifty years of thrilling journeys across treacherous landscapes and courageous quests to save civilization from destruction, we must say goodbye to the “Grandmaster of Adventure,” author Clive Cussler, who died this week at the age of 88.
The author, known for his thrillers — including his Dirk Pitt underwater adventure series — sold more than 100 million copies of his books over a long writing career that sent him up the New York Times bestseller list more than 20 times.
With heavy hearts, thousands of Cussler’s fans, many who have been following the author for decades, took to social media to express their condolences. Cussler’s wife reached out to his devoted readers in a heartfelt post on his official Facebook page, thanking them “for all the adventures [they] have shared” with her husband over the years.
With more than 80 books gracing bookshelves across the globe, Cussler’s adventures are far from over. He’s left behind a map with his words, which readers, may they be new or old friends, can follow toward their next great excursion. His unique brand of excitement and adventure will be sorely missed, but impossible to forget.
