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The Striker

By: Clive Cussler, Justin Scott
Narrated by: Scott Brick
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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.
Action & Adventure Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Suspense Thriller & Suspense Adventure Fiction Mystery

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“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
Exciting Plot • Historical Backdrop • Excellent Narration • Likable Hero • Engaging Storyline • Unexpected Twists

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Of all the series that Clive Cussler and his co-authors produce, the Isaac Bell series is far and away the best. Justin Scott writes a rollicking story with detailed characters and believable storylines.

His lead character, Isaac Bell is determined (living the van Dorn Agency motto "We never give up!"), intelligent, and capable. Yet he is human making mistakes along the way with other people paying the price.

Scott creates 2 excellent villians for us to dislike and describes the primary villian in exquisite detail so we can see him in our minds clearly. And the second villian hides so well in the shadows keeping us yearning to find out more about him. Yet the writing is not tedious or boring but keeps the reader engaged the whole way.

Scott Brick is one of the best narrators in the business and adds his consistently high quality reader to this book. Whenever I see Scott Brick listed as the narrator, I know I will enjoy the book. I was once again pleased with The Striker.

A Peek Into the Early Isaac Bell

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Just enough dialogue and background to move the story along and be entertaining. The plot is well thought out and the characters are easy to pick up. The narrator does a good job.

Classic Cussler

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Yet again, clive cussler brings a great issac bell story! This was my favorite one yet! Thank you audible for helping me to enjoy this fantastic story!!

Another great cussler with issac bell

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Whether it is Dirk Pitt, the Fargos or Isaac Bell. Once you pick up a Cussler novel, you don't want to put it down.
The Striker is yet another grand adventure of Isaac Bell. Lots of twists and turns, some I didn't see coming. Great read!!!

Cussler is brilliant!

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I love the fact that this book is a flashback to a younger Isaac Bell. great story line and performance.

flashback!

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