10 Books That Fans of Clive Cussler Want to Read Next

Clive Cussler was one of the premiere military adventure and historical fiction authors of his time. His books have enthralled generations of fans and inspired countless writers. If you're a fan of Cussler's work, here are 10 more books you should check out.

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Fans of Cussler's Dirk Pitt will enjoy the adventures of Cotton Malone. In Steve Berry's first Malone book, the ex-Department of Justice operative is enjoying a quiet life as an antique books dealer in Copenhagen when he gets pulled back into the world of espionage and international intrigue. His former boss,

The long Jack Noble series started here, a promising debut for the CIA operative who has gained a fan base to rival those of Jack Ryan, Jack Reacher, and Jason Bourne. Full of suspense and action, the story concerns a vast and wide-reaching conspiracy that goes all the way to the top. Following his strict moral

Author James Rollins has written many best-selling book series in the adventure and fantasy genres, but some of his best works have been his standalone books. Near the top of this list is the thrilling Ice Hunt. All the elements needed for a top-notch political thriller are here: a mysterious abandoned Soviet-era

Best known for his Breakthrough series, author Michael C. Grumley garnered comparisons to James Rollins with his standalone mystery-thriller Amid the Shadows. The story concerns a 6-year-old named Sarah, who was born with an exceptional ability. After a social worker named Christine is assigned to Sarah's

When it comes to military adventure stories, W.E.B. Griffin's Brotherhood of War series set the gold standard. The Lieutenants is the first book and the place to start. Few books capture the feeling of the military and its customs, language, and hierarchy the way the Brotherhood series does. Full of memorable

For a fresh take on action and adventure mixed with heroes fighting giant conspiracies, it's heart to beat the Pendergrast series from co-authors Preston and Child. These incredibly entertaining books can be described as Indiana Jones meets The X-Files. In the first Pendergrast book, disturbing deaths keep

The second in Baldacci's series about Army Special Agent John Puller is perhaps the author's most suspenseful work. Puller, the combat veteran and military criminal investigator, arrives in Paradise, Florida, to take care of his ailing aunt. After she passes, Puller starts to uncover a massive conspiracy involving

One of the Jack Ryan novels published after Clancy's death, True Faith and Allegiance is also Mark Greaney's last book in the universe. Greaney goes out in fine form with this superb tale about U.S. Navy Commander Scott Hagan. While on leave, Hagan is severely wounded by an armed Russian man at a crowded

Robert Ludlum earned his spot in the canon of spy and espionage thrillers long ago with the Jason Bourne series. But Ludlum has also written many other fine military and political thrillers, and The Ambler Warning is among the best. When we meet former Consular Operations Agent Hal Ambler, he's locked in a secret

For fans of Clive Cussler, Wilbur Smith is one of the most often-recommended authors. Both are adventure fiction masters who expertly write brave and heroic characters into fun and exciting stories. Smith's Courtney series features some of his most thrilling writing, and Legacy of War (the second in the series) may

Bonus Picks! Watch and Listen to These Titles Similar to Clive Cussler’s Books

Cussler's breakthrough novel was 1976's Raise the Titanic, and the 1980 film version is a faithful adaptation. Starring acting vets like Jason Robards and Richard Jordan, it's well worth a watch on a Sunday afternoon. You can stream it for free on

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Fans of military adventures will love Jocko Podcast. Hosted by retired Navy SEAL Jocko Willink, this is the most informative and entertaining military podcast out there. Available on

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There you have it! If you're a fan of Cussler's work, here are 10 more books you should check out.