The Wrecker, Clive Cussler
The Wrecker, Clive Cussler
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The Wrecker

Author: Clive Cussler, Justin Scott

Narrator: Richard Ferrone

Abridged: 6 hr

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Penguin Audio

Published: 11/17/2009


Synopsis

In The Chase, Clive Cussler introduced an electrifying new hero, the tall, lean, no-nonsense detective Isaac Bell, who, driven by his sense of justice, travels early-twentieth-century America pursuing thieves and killers . . . and sometimes criminals much worse.

It is 1907, a year of financial panic and labor unrest. Train wrecks, fires, and explosions sabotage the Southern Pacific Railroad?s Cascades express line and, desperate, the railroad hires the fabled Van Dorn Detective Agency. Van Dorn sends in his best man, and Bell quickly discovers that a mysterious saboteur haunts the hobo jungles of the West, a man known as the Wrecker, who recruits accomplices from the down-and-out to attack the railroad, and then kills them afterward. The Wrecker traverses the vast spaces of the American West as if he had wings, striking wherever he pleases, causing untold damage and loss of human life. Who is he? What does he want? Is he a striker? An anarchist? A revolutionary determined to displace the ?privileged few?? A criminal mastermind engineering some as yet unexplained scheme?

Whoever he is, whatever his motives, the Wrecker knows how to create maximum havoc, and Bell senses that he is far from done?that, in fact, the Wrecker is building up to a grand act unlike anything he has committed before. If Bell doesn?t stop him in time, more than a railroad could be at risk?it could be the future of the entire country.

Filled with intricate plotting and dazzling set pieces, The Wrecker is one of the most entertaining thrillers in years.

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 Kon on June 27, 2022

What a great sequel! Not only was it as exciting as the original, but we also got a better look at the world of Isaac Bell. The Van Dorn Detective Agency had a much larger cast of characters this time around. The romance between Bell and Maryanne is explored further. Even Bell's father finally makes......more

Goodreads review by Jay on July 11, 2021

Another rousing cat and mouse adventure with the usual heroes and villains taking part.......more

Goodreads review by Belinda on August 12, 2023

4,5 sterren - Nederlandse hardcover Quote: Ik heb het spoorboekje bekeken," zei Abbott. " Doe juffrouw Marion de groeten. Je kunt nog net de nachtexpress naar San Francisco halen." " Dat was ik ook van plan", zei Bell, waarop hij in de duisternis in stapte en rechtstreeks naar het station liep. Quot......more

Goodreads review by Yak233aol.Com on June 02, 2024

Great characters: good guys and bad. If you like trains, an adventure and plot twists.......more

Goodreads review by Valerie on August 08, 2016

It took me a whole month to finish this book and I usually finish about a book on average in a week so I was frustrated reading this book but I tried not to let that influence my rating. My first impression was, "Wow, these guys know a lot about 1907 America." I always have more respect for the hist......more