The Chase (Isaac Bell Series #1)

Fast Paced...

I read this book very, very fast. I have read one book by this author and to be honest with you I got tired of the Superman image he gave the main characters. They could shot any weapon or drive any vehicle made by mankind. And the cars drive you nuts with the description of each one down to the last nut and bolt. But this book was not even close to that. It was most refreshing. He did tend to dwell on the car during the chase of the train but that was about it. The last 100 pages are really fast pace and exciting. After reading the book I went back and read the first chapter again and then it all fit into a nice tidy story. I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a fast pace read. I hope this author comes up with another of these early 20th century stories.

8 out of 8 people found this review helpful.

A Great Escape

The Chase by Clive Cussler should make a fan of his novels feel like they are finally back home. You can read the reviews where others disect this or that- but to sit back,open up this book-takes you back in time and still gives you a send of adventure that we know we will have with his novels- he doesn't let us down. I for one enjoyed the book-and thou spoiled on Dirk Pitt- this read made for an enjoyable afternoon. I'm always checking for his next book-does anyone know when that will be?

3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

Great first book.

If you like historical mysteries then this book is for you. I could relate to the characters and the plot. The science fit the time period and made the story believable. I have already read the second book in the series "The Wrecker" and will read the others.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Highly recommend

If you enjoy looking back at history, at the time of the railroads, you will enjoy this, at times spell-binding mystery.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

An exciting, historic Chase

This is the first Cussler book I've read since Inca Gold years and years ago. I was drawn in by the book's historic nature, and as someone who's fascinated by the railroad, that intrigued me even more. The characters are real, and easy to relate to. Soon, the story is moving as fast as the locomotives it describes. As well as the book sucked me in, though, I was let down by the ending, and hoped Cussler was going in a different direction. Still, it seems originally Cussler planned on this being just one story, and I'm glad he's now turned it into an Issac Bell series. The detective lives on.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

great book

Not what I expected when I started reading this book. I could not put it down, it was great!!!

1 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

Very Disappointing

Having read all of the Cussler books, I couldn't wait for this one. Talk about a letdown! I could swear he didn't write this one or that he wrote it much, much earlier in his career. Jo B Charleston,SC

1 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

The Chase By Clive Cussler The chase certainly lives up to its

The Chase
By Clive Cussler

The chase certainly lives up to its name, in 1906 Isaac Bell sets off to capture and stop a man who is robbing banks and brutally murdering everyone who is present, the last body count is in the thirties. From the very beginning this novel is action packed until the very end leaving you waiting desperately for the next book.
This was my first Clive Cussler novel; I had seen them at almost every book store I have ever been to so I, of course, recognized his name. I had not anticipated how wrapped up into this story I would become and I am now looking forward to finding more of his books to review.

Like the train on the cover it builds slowly - a good read.

Having read moat all of the Cussler books I had doubts about this book, and the whole series. But I was misinformed.

I story builds slowly, much like a train starting journey. There is
a good amount of character development. As you would expect in the first book of a series. The characters here are very tipical of to
Mr Cussler's stories.

This is not Dirk Pitt or Kirk Austin, but the lead character is certainly in that mold. Try it I think You will enjoy it and the others in this series.

Amazing

This book was amazing. Definately one of my favorite books from him. I have read a lot of them, and I would suggest this one to anybody. A must read!

Highly recommended for mystery lovers

I thought this book was very good. The characters were very believeable and the story was excellent.

Excellent

I am so going to love reading this series!!

Great read

I often find books i cant put down and this was no exception. From the first page to the last mr. Cussler had me intrigued. I would reccomend this ti anyone who is a fan of mystery/suspense novels. Now to the next book in the series!

A different twist from the norm but incredibly exciting read!

Mr. Cussler turns his writing style around a little in this book focusing on the historic event instead of the current event. It worked. Like all his books, I couldn't put it down.

Good story, disappointing editing

The proofreading on this book is not professional. It even has an effect on the storyline. In one part of the book, Cussler states that one of the three would not live through the next days, and sometimes names referring to the same character are different...confusing. The Isaac Bell series is fun to read.

Great Story, loved it!!!

this was a really great book, im on the next in the series...The Wrecker, love Isaac Bell....i usally dont read this kind of book, but im hooked....you will not bet disappointed!

Absolutely terrible

The story was compelling, but this is a horribly written book. I have a really hard time believing that Clive Cussler even proofed this, much less wrote it. I'm sorry I wasted my money.

You have to check this out!!!

I loved this book! It has everything you can think of

A book so good, it's hard to put down.

This is the first Clive Cussler book I've had a chance to read and I absolutely loved it. I found it fun and intriguing and hard to put down. I couldn't wait for a few free minutes during my day so I could read a page or two. It's very action packed and exciting. I found the characters to be fun with very different personalities. The author wrote this story so vividly, It was easy to picture each scene the author described. I also enjoyed the way the story twisted and turned and surprised me just when I thought I knew what would happen next. I intend to read many more books by this author. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a little dramatic and thrilling read.

New Cussler Series

This a great new series from Clive Cussler featuring Issac Bell of the Van Dorn Detective Agency set in the early 1900s. I really liked this first installment. It doesn't beat the Oregon Files, but it is a good read. Very entertaining!