The Spy
By Clive Cussler & Justin Scott
- Release Date: 2010-06-01
- Genre: Action & Adventure
Description
Twentieth century detective Isaac Bell takes on the world of warfare when America’s naval research and development experts begin to die one by one in this #1 New York Times-bestselling historical action adventure.
1908 marks a year of ever-escalating international tension as the world plunges toward war. And with America on the brink, it comes as a devastating blow to learn of the apparent suicide of one of the United States’ most brilliant battleship-gun designers. The death becomes a media sensation, and the man’s grief-stricken daughter turns to the legendary Van Dorn Detective Agency to clear her father’s name. Van Dorn puts his chief investigator on the case, and Isaac Bell soon sees that the clues point not to suicide, but to murder. As Bell notices more suspicious deaths among the nation’s sharpest technological minds, he begins to suspect the work of an elusive spy somehow connected to a top-secret project called Hull 44.
But that is just the beginning. As the intrigue deepens, Bell will find himself pitted against German, Japanese, and British spies, in a mission that encompasses dreadnought battleships, Teddy Roosevelt’s Great White Fleet, Chinatown, Hell’s Kitchen, and the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Isaac Bell has certainly faced perilous situations before, but this time it is more than the future of his country that’s at stake—it’s the fate of the world.
Reviews
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1By Cussler fansLousy book worst book by cussler terrible characters hard to follow I want my money backThe Spy
5By ScubaNewtExcellent Clive Cussler adventure! Riveting, and the master of suspense strikes again!The Spy
4By CanarvinThis book is from an author that my father recommended. This is the first book by this author and found the story to be very intriguing and befitting a novel of historical fiction, with I enjoy. I would recommend this novel and author to anyone else who enjoys historical fiction and a very good storyline.Review
4By sharkhuntVery good book. Unlike most Cuslers it never leaves the early 1900s. somewhat predictable ending but a quick, fun read.The spy
5By RickydasurferAnother classicGreat read
5By KeithintoontownCussler. Always a good readThe spy
5By JimrizWonderful story and historically accurate .Ok read
3By XfvhdhhdvbjsbgggdtAlthough I liked many parts of the book, I think the middle was best. I feel the end was a little weak and did not tie up as much as I would have liked.The spy
5By Jonathen E.I love this Isaac bell series can't wait for the next oneThe Spy
4By gerry10304A convoluted story that grips your attention to the end..The Spy
5By FirstwizOnce again Clive Cussler has kept us on the edge of our seats with intrigue, danger and suspense. It doesn't matter what century it is, it's always exciting.The Spy
5By nickbraun1Good book fast reading with allot of history in it. Enjoyed the book.Not Cussler's Best
3By Spenser's PaClive Cussler has a history of producing entertaining adventure novels with heroes larger than life in science fiction escapades. With Isaac Bell, he's out of his comfort zone. The novels are set almost a century in the past, and the setting doesn't suit his style as well as the "a few years in the future" timeframe in his other series. That's not to say it's a poor read, just that it doesn't meet my expectations for a Cussler novel.Good read
4By Jw50Sometimes hard to follow. The depiction of Mr Bells exploits will keep you wondering what is next. I would like to think this is how it was in the early 1900's. Riding on trains to get to where you wanted to go. I just love the description of Mr Bells locomotive car. Makes you wonder how it would be to drive a car like it. Almost give the impression of driving by the seat of your pants. What can I say great book. A must read if a Clive fan.
