The Striker, Clive Cussler
The Striker, Clive Cussler
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The Striker

Author: Clive Cussler, Justin Scott

Narrator: Scott Brick

Unabridged: 9 hr 57 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Penguin Audio

Published: 03/05/2013


Synopsis

Turn-of-the-century detective Isaac Bell goes undercover as a coal miner for his first solo mission in this novel in Clive Cussler's #1 New York Times bestselling series.

It is 1902, and a bright, inexperienced young man named Isaac Bell, only two years out of his apprenticeship at the Van Dorn Detective Agency, has an urgent message for his boss. Hired to hunt for radical unionist saboteurs in the coal mines, he is witness to a terrible accident that makes him think something else is going on…that provocateurs are at work and bigger stakes are in play.

Little does he know just how big they are.

Given exactly one week to prove his case, Bell quickly finds himself pitted against two of the most ruthless opponents he has ever known—men of staggering ambition and cold-bloodedness who are not about to let some wet-behind-the-ears detective stand in their way.

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 Monnie on April 13, 2013

Let me fill you in on a little-known fact: I am not - let me repeat that, not - a history buff. Back when I finished the first of what would be three basic freshman history classes in college, in fact, I changed my major simply so I could avoid taking the other two. So when I saw the period setting o......more

Goodreads review by Howard on March 06, 2024

4.5 Stars for The Striker: Isaac Bell, Book 6 (audiobook) by Clive Cussler and Justin Scott read by Scott Brick. In 1902, Isaac Bell is just starting his career at the Van Dorn Detective Agency. He is sent to Pittsburgh to stop the radical unionist that are sabotaging the coal mines. Instead he runs......more

Goodreads review by Jack on April 08, 2013

Justin Scott and I have been friends for many years, and I am a big fan of much of his work. This series with Clive Cussler, starring the dashing detective Isaac Bell, is great good fun. Meticulous research into the swirling array of settings, modes of transportation, ladies' fashion - well, everyth......more

Goodreads review by Eli - on August 13, 2019

It gets rounded up to a 4 because it takes place in Pittsburgh, typical Issac Bell.......more

Goodreads review by Jim on June 15, 2021

I have been a big Cussler fan since the 80s when I used to share the Cussler books I read with my father. Lately, I have not been reading many Cussler books and the last several ones I read I rated rather poorly on Goodreads. Well, I give this one 4 stars and I have to say I think the Isaac Bell ser......more


Quotes

“James Bond style flair with sabotage and villainy…a great action thriller.”—The Associated Press

“This origin story (every hero needs one) will give Bell’s fans a fresh look at their favorite private investigator.”—Booklist

“The action flows swiftly, and the authors do a good job depicting the work conditions and the class warfare of the time.”—Publishers Weekly