Clive Cussler and Grant Blackwood
Clive Cussler and Grant Blackwood co-authored Spartan Gold, the first book in the Fargo Adventure series.
Cussler, a prolific American adventure novelist, is known for his techno-thrillers featuring recurring characters like Dirk Pitt.
He often collaborated with other authors, including Blackwood for the early Fargo novels.
Cussler's books typically blend historical mysteries, advanced technology, and action-packed plots.
His works have been bestsellers, with over 20 hitting the New York Times fiction bestseller list.
Cussler's writing style is characterized by detailed research, globe-trotting adventures, and a signature cameo appearance by the author himself in many of his novels.