The Striker

An Isaac Bell Adventure, Book 6

By: Clive Cussler, Justin Scott

Narrated by: Scott Brick

Length: 9 hrs and 57 mins

Publisher's summary

Detective Isaac Bell returns in the remarkable new adventure in the number-one New York Times best-selling 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 that 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.

©2013 Clive Cussler (P)2013 Penguin Audio

Critic reviews

"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)

Good Story

Good and trustworthy reading. It nice to read books that are written with skill and expressed with talent, instead of filthy themes and language

What a great addition to the Issac Bell series!

Any additional comments?

Clive Cussler keeps this series fresh and exciting with another great addition to the Issac Bell series ... I can't put any of the books in this series in any particular favorite order as they all are wicked entertaining ... Scott Brick does it again too - he is a fabulous reader ... this book is set before the first book in the series, "The Chase", and gives us a look at Issac Bell in his early years as a detective but I would not recommend reading the series out of order if you plan to read the entire series ... thanks Clive Cussler & Justin Scott for another hang on to the seat of your pants fun book!

Get the whole series

Super simple series. Fun listen,; interesting subject matter ; the hero always gets his man. T

Another good Cussler story

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, I have already recommended it because it is the style of book that both of us read.

What did you like best about this story?

Isaac Bell is a likable hero in the depth of historic trauma. His thinking and decisions are intriguing.

What does Scott Brick bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Scott Brick is one of the best readers of audiobooks. He uses several voices to indicate different characters keeping the pace of the story going without having to say the name.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

No idea

Another Super Bell Adventure

This book continues the Isaac Bell adventure. Cussler, true to form, provides excitement and an element of detection throughout. I have thoroughly enjoyed each novel in the Isaac Bell series.

Back to the year 1902!

The Thief was set in 1912. The Striker goes back 10 years to the beginning of Isaac Bell's career at the Van Dorn Detective Agency. The book is about a fight between coal miners and coal company owners concerning working conditions, safety, wages, and recognition of a labor union. Van Dorn was originally hired by a coal company but eventually sides with the workers in their struggle.

The suspense is more intense in The Striker than in the five earlier books in the series while action is just as intense. Also, Isaac Bell's has a love interest; she is the sister of one of the coal workers.

Scott Brick narrates; there is no one better than Brick.

Very highly recommended. I have 2 more Isaac Bell novels to listen to prior to the Tuesday release of the 9th novel in the series.

Not your typical Cussler

Would you listen to The Striker again? Why?

I really could not wait for it to be over.... I did not read the intro very well... Too much Atlas Shruged in it. Read by the same guy... OUCH

What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)

OK

Which scene was your favorite?

wasnt one

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

no wait... the office scene where he uses the steam statue...

Any additional comments?

Read what it is about and do not just go for the authur...

Love it!

This was one of his best! Seamless, flowing writing. Great characters. Spans pre-marriage & post marriage (in epilogue).

Excellent !!

Excellent story and well written as always, performed by the gifted story teller Scott Brick !!

Good listen as usual

Would you listen to The Striker again? Why?

Never disappointed with clive cussler

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Striker?

It is exciting from beginning to end

Have you listened to any of Scott Brick’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Listen to them all...Just as good as always

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Nothing in particular, all good.

Any additional comments?

Just a good listen