The Oregon Files

The Oregon Files are a group of novels written by author Clive Cussler and co-author Craig Dirgo and later co-author Jack Du Brul. The books follow the mysterious "Corporation" and its leader Juan Cabrillo. The "Oregon Files" come from the name of the boat on which the Corporation is based, the "Oregon".

Synopsis from Penguin books: Juan Cabrillo is Chairman of the Corporation, a special US Government-sponsored group that operates out of a ship called "Oregon", a marvel of scientific research equipment bristling with state-of-the-art weaponry - but disguised as a heap of junk. Cabrillo and his crew of mercenaries with a conscience are able to cross the high seas in their 'rusting' tub unmolested, seeking out those beyond the arms of the law and dealing out justice to any who would plot chaos on a global scale.

Books

They were first mentioned in "Flood Tide" but at present Clive Cussler has had five Oregon Files novels published:

*"Golden Buddha" (2004)
*"Sacred Stone" (2004)
*"Dark Watch" (2005)
*"Skeleton Coast" (2006)
*"Plague Ship (2008)
*"Corsair" (2009)

Characters

*Juan Cabrillo - Chairman of the corporation
*Max Hanley - President of the corporation
*Richard Truitt - Vice President of the corporation (Retired)
*Linda Ross - Vice President of the corporation
*Eric Stone - Control Room Operator
*Mark Murphy - Weapons Control
*George 'Gomez' Adams - Pilot
*Hali Kasim - Communications
*Chuck 'Tiny' Gunderson - Chief Pilot
*Julia Huxley - Medical Officer
*Larry King - Sniper
*Kevin Nixon - Magic Shop Specialist
*Tom Reyes - General Operations
*Eddie Seng - Director of Shore Operations