Clive Cussler Dies at 88

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UPDATE: Additional Services at OPL Branches – Starting Feb. 22

17/02/2021

Starting Monday, February 22:

25 of our 28 open branches will offer returns and holds pick up inside the branches, as well as browsing, and use of public computers.
Rosemount, Orléans, and Metcalfe branches will offer contactless returns and holds pick up inside the branches.
The Bookmobile will offer browsing of a small collection at all stops.
Hours of operation will remain the same.
Mask wearing inside the branches, and outside in line, remain mandatory.

Clive Cussler, bestselling author of more than 80 adrenaline-propelled novels, has died at age 88. Dirk Pitt, his most famous character, featured in 25 of his books including the first, Mediterranean Caper published in 1973. In the last years of his life he published more than one book a year, often co-authoring to increase his output as encouraged by his publisher. He regarded his work as entertainment: "I like snappy dialogue and short descriptions and lots of action." HIs readers loved him for it.

Get a taste of a Clive Cussler adventure through OPL's collection.