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Overview

One man wants to destroy the world.
One man can save it.
Isaac Bell is on the case.

Editorial Reviews

Publishers Weekly
Set in 1908, bestseller Cussler and Scott's action-packed third adventure featuring Isaac Bell, head operative of the Van Dorn Detective Agency, leaves behind the railroad theme of the first two books (The Chase and The Wrecker), focusing instead on the espionage-riddled world of warship and armament manufacturing in the buildup to WWI. Someone is murdering the leading lights of America's naval research and development. When the indefatigable Bell looks into the supposed suicide of chief gun designer Arthur Langner, he uncovers a succession of possible international suspects, all of whom are attempting to disrupt America's development of a fleet of dreadnought battleships. Bell clashes with old enemies and new until the climactic battle, where he must stop a massive submarine attempting to sink the navy's newest battleship. The expanded area of interest will attract new readers to this exciting series in the Cussler franchise. (June)
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It is 1908, and the dark clouds of World War I are beginning to gather. A naval arms race of epic proportions is under way, and the world's powers will stop at nothing to develop the best warships and, simultaneously, use deadly force to halt the development of other nations' navies. When several of America's leaders in naval technology are murdered, Isaac Bell (The Chase; The Wrecker) and the Van Dorn Detective Agency are brought in to both solve the crimes and stop the killers. A consummate assassin simply named the Spy is behind it all, but whom does he serve and why? VERDICT As with the previous two Isaac Bell novels, this title is rich in period detail, features exciting chases and nasty villains, and is a great fun read. Since Cussler and Scott are dealing with history, the series cannot go over the top like so many of Cussler's futuristic novels. Better, Isaac Bell is a superb action hero who moves elegantly and lethally through the period. Highly recommended. [See LJ 2/1/10; for more summer thrillers, see Andrew Smith's "Short Takes: Summer Men's Fiction," p. 68.—Ed.]—Robert Conroy, Warren, MI

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780425241752
  • Publisher: Penguin Group (USA)
  • Publication date: 5/31/2011
  • Format: Mass Market Paperback
  • Pages: 544
  • Sales rank: 43,691
  • Series: Isaac Bell Series , #3
  • Product dimensions: 4.20 (w) x 7.50 (h) x 1.40 (d)

Meet the Author

Clive Cussler
Clive Cussler

Clive Cussler is the author of many New York Times bestsellers, most recently The Spy and Lost Empire. He lives in Arizona.

Biography

Cussler began writing novels in 1965 and published his first work featuring his continuous series hero, Dirk Pitt, in 1973. His first non-fiction, The Sea Hunters, was released in 1996. The Board of Governors of the Maritime College, State University of New York, considered The Sea Hunters in lieu of a Ph.D. thesis and awarded Cussler a Doctor of Letters degree in May, 1997. It was the first time since the College was founded in 1874 that such a degree was bestowed.

Cussler is an internationally recognized authority on shipwrecks and the founder of the National Underwater and Marine Agency, (NUMA) a 501C3 non-profit organization (named after the fictional Federal agency in his novels) that dedicates itself to preserving American maritime and naval history. He and his crew of marine experts and NUMA volunteers have discovered more than 60 historically significant underwater wreck sites including the first submarine to sink a ship in battle, the Confederacy's Hunley, and its victim, the Union's Housatonic; the U-20, the U-boat that sank the Lusitania; the Cumberland, which was sunk by the famous ironclad, Merrimack; the renowned Confederate raider Florida; the Navy airship, Akron, the Republic of Texas Navy warship, Zavala, found under a parking lot in Galveston, and the Carpathia, which sank almost six years to-the-day after plucking Titanic's survivors from the sea.

In September, 1998, NUMA - which turns over all artifacts to state and Federal authorities, or donates them to museums and universities - launched its own web site for those wishing more information about maritime history or wishing to make donations to the organization. (www.numa.net).

In addition to being the Chairman of NUMA, Cussler is also a fellow in both the Explorers Club of New York and the Royal Geographic Society in London. He has been honored with the Lowell Thomas Award for outstanding underwater exploration.

Cussler's books have been published in more than 40 languages in more than 100 countries. The author lives in Arizona.

Biography courtesy of Penguin Group (USA)

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Cussler worked for many years in advertising and was responsible for coming up with Ajax's "White Knight" commercial catchphrase, "It's stronger than dirt."

The Board of Governors of the Maritime College, State University of New York, considered Cussler's 1996 nonfiction book, The Sea Hunters, equivalent to a Ph.D. thesis and awarded Cussler a Doctor of Letters degree in 1997.

Cussler is a fellow in the Explorers Club of New York and the Royal Geographic Society in London, and has been granted the Lowell Thomas Award for outstanding underwater exploration.

    1. Hometown:
      Phoenix, Arizona
    1. Date of Birth:
      July 15, 1931
    2. Place of Birth:
      Aurora, Illinois
    1. Education:
      Pasadena City College; Ph.D., Maritime College, State University of New York, 1997

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  • Posted June 7, 2010

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    Another Ripping Good Novel from Clive Cussler and Justin Scott

    The newest entry in Clive Cussler's Isaac Bell series is, in my humble opinion, the best so far. Cussler and Scott depart from the railroad venue prominent in the first two novels and venture into the spy world of 1908. The subjects of naval architecture and warfare are subtly used to enhance an exciting story that ranges from New York's Hell's Kitchen all the way to Mare Island near Vallejo, California. The action is well paced and supports the story without overpowering it. The identity of the spy was a well kept secret and revealed so casually that I had to read the page twice to make sure I had actually read it correctly. Cussler's recent novels just seem to get better and better and this one is no exception. I can't wait for the next entry!

    10 out of 10 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 6, 2010

    The Spy by Clive Cussler

    It is difficult to write a review of a book that hasn't yet been shipped. Here it is May 6th and the book isn't scheduled to ship until June.
    Clive Cussler is my favorite author and his books never disappoint. I cannot comment on THE SPY in that I haven't read it, but I'm sure that I will enjoy it.
    P.S.: Why do you Always ask for reviews of books that you haven't even sent?

    4 out of 11 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted November 21, 2010

    Not a cookie cutter Cussler

    Having read most of Cussler's works, I was favorably surprised by "The Spy". The main character is not stuck in a locked cavern or hanging from a suspension bridge and the reader is brought back to a time in our history before cell phones and modern detective tactics. Isaac Bell is a bit like Dirk Pitt without the divewatch. His skills make him appear destruct-proof and his recognizing clues and human tendencies have touches of Robert Ludlum's writings. At one point, I felt I was literally in the book and riding the train cross-country in the parlor car. I read this book on my ereader and put the page turner button to good use!

    2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted June 30, 2010

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    Another winner

    Cussler is another author I read regardless of the topic. I was there for Vixen, and when he sent President Lincoln and the Confederate Treasury to the Sahara, and I have to say that as much as I love Dirk Pitt and NUMA, Isaac Bell is my new favorite fictional hero. In the Bell novels, Cussler showcases his research of the arcane tidbits of American trivia - railroad history, architectural trends, theater and fashion - no detail to small to add depth to the scene. In The Spy, as in the other Bell novels, the action is fast, the characters are interesting, the settings are detailed and the plot sucks you in! These are a must-read, as far as I am concerned! Love them, Mr. Cussler, but more Marion next time, please!

    2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted May 21, 2010

    Great Series

    The Issac Bell series is a great addition created by Clive Cussler and his co-writer Justin Scott. I really like that it takes back in the early 20th century with all its ruggedness.

    2 out of 5 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted July 15, 2010

    The Spy

    Excellent reading. Keeps you coming back.

    1 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 12, 2010

    To Anonymous

    There are books called ARC's - Advance Reader Copy. These books are available to select reader's who get them ahead of the official release date.

    1 out of 21 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 18, 2012

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    The best yet very good

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  • Posted March 14, 2012

    Great Read!!

    After reading my first Dirk Pitt novel many years ago, I fell in love with the rich characters that Mr. Cussler creates. Isaac Bell is just another in the long list of great characters. 'The Spy' was a great novel from start to finish. Once again I stayed up late reading because I couldn't put it down. Everyone who picks this book up to read will have a hard time putting it down. I highly recommend it!

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  • Posted October 8, 2011

    Good book

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  • Posted October 5, 2011

    Good, but....

    Pretty predictable. Don't get me wrong. This was still a good read. I just thought the first two stories in the series were better. Keep 'em coming Mr. Cussler.

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  • Posted September 6, 2011

    HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

    FAST MOVING ACTION - EXCITING

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  • Posted March 17, 2011

    Just OK. I expected more.

    Big, Huge fan of the first Isaac Bell novel, the Chase. Sencond novel was good but fell a little short. This one continues the down slide slightly. Not sure if Clive Cussler has handed over the reins to Justin Scott but this novel not as "Cussler-esk" shall we say. Isaac Bell is a great character. Don't let him whither away.

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  • Posted January 6, 2011

    Ok, I suppose

    This was not as good as previous Bell novels, but I'll keep reading them anyway.

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  • Posted September 22, 2010

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    Another good one from Cussler (and his co-authors)

    First time I've read a book from this period of time (early 20th century, pre-war). It's nice to see a hero who doesn't need all the computers and gadgets to save the day.

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  • Posted July 22, 2010

    Reading The Spy

    While I buy every Clive Cussler book that comes out, in hardback, I am starting to find that they are becoming just a little predictable. While the Spy is one of his better books, deducing the identity of the spy was not that hard if you followed the clues.

    In his first books, he always had several mysteries going at one time. I could never figure them out, but now his books seem almost all the same with just one mystery to solve.

    As I said, I buy all his books so you should buy this one.

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  • Posted July 19, 2010

    THE EXPECTED FROM CLIVE CUSSLER

    It is very satisfying to be on the right track again, especially after the Spartan Gold (Fargo Adventures)disaster.

    This book shares the same basics as the successfull Isaac Bell novel (The Wrecker)with more or less similar "bad guys", but interesting characters, evil or good.

    One little mistake in the hardcover edition page 228, is that the Rotary Club Schenectady, NY was chartered in 1918, whereas the book deals with events that took place between March 17, 1908 and June 01, 1908.

    Münir HAMAMCIOGLU
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