The Saboteurs, Clive Cussler
The Saboteurs, Clive Cussler
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The Saboteurs

Bestseller

Author: Clive Cussler, Jack Du Brul

Narrator: Scott Brick

Unabridged: 11 hr 14 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Penguin Audio

Published: 05/25/2021


Synopsis

Detective Isaac Bell's investigation into an attempted assassination brings him to the construction site of the Panama Canal--and straight into a nest of vipers--in the latest adventure in the #1 New York Times-bestselling series from Clive Cussler.

Detective Isaac Bell's wife has said that he is always in the wrong place at the right time. This is certainly the case when Bell thwarts the assassination of a U.S. Senator shortly after meeting the man. This heroic rescue is just the start of the mystery for Bell, who suspects that the would-be assassins have a much larger and more dangerous agenda--one involving the nearly-constructed Panama Canal. While the senator supports the building of the canal, there are many, including a local Panamanian insurgency known as the Red Vipers, who never want to see its completion.

With millions of dollars and the fates of two nations at stake, Bell heads to Panama to find answers. After a deadly bombing at the canal's construction site, he is determined to stop the insurgents--or whoever is funding them--before they can attack again.

About Clive Cussler

During a very active, interesting life, author. Clive Cussler became interested in writing. He was in the Air Force during the Korean War followed by a career in advertising writing award winning commercials. In 1996 he wrote his first notification work, The Sea Hunters. From that work he was awarded a Doctor of Letters degree, with his work being accepted in lieu of a thesis. Then, in 2002 he was awarded the Naval Heritage Award for his efforts in the subject of marine exploration. He is also a Fellow in three prestigious marine organizations.

In keeping with his marine interests, his books revolved around character, Dirk Pitt, who was a marine engineer, government agent, and adventurer. His first two novels were more traditional maritime thrillers, but the third, Raise the Titanic, established his iconic style.....a blend of high adventure and high technology involving villains, sunken treasure, and beautiful women.

Cussler writes in the style like fellow authors, Michael Crichton, creating techno - thrillers that do not depend on any certain settings with great spectacular and outlandish plot devices. He has had more than seventeen titles on the New York Times fiction best seller list.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Jenny on April 13, 2021

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Goodreads review by Sarah-Grace (Azrael865) on August 07, 2021

I am so happy that Isaac Bell's series is continuing. This story is historically detailed and has amazing action. I enjoy the smaller details, such as the description of an ambulance being specified as a motor ambulance. It has you experiencing the changing times of motor vehicles and horse drawn ve......more

Goodreads review by Eli - on July 31, 2021

Not my favorite Isaac Bell book. Taking place in Panama, you lose the other Van Dorn agents. I kind of miss the network of agents around the country/world that work with Issac to solve the cases. I definitely enjoyed the story.......more

Goodreads review by Glen on July 28, 2021

Isaac Bell goes to Panama, during the final stages of the construction of the Panama Canal. Teddy Roosevelt wants to visit, and there's some sort of insurrectionist movement. There's the usual amount of derring-do. A sequence beneath an acidic tree is certainly chilling. The ending is a bit predicta......more

Goodreads review by Wenzel on September 03, 2021

My favorite Cussler series. It does not hurt that I am interested in the history of the Panama Canal. I also like that Bell in not infallible which makes him closer to us mere mortals. Great pacing and a good cast of characters make this a great read.......more


Quotes

"Fast-paced fun that's fraught with peril."--Kirkus Reviews

"Top-notch...Cussler fans will be well-satisfied."--Publishers Weekly

“Thrilling… [and] an excellent read.”--Mystery & Suspense