1906: For two years, the western states of America have been suffering an extraordinary crime spree: a string of bank robberies by a single man who cold-bloodedly murders any and all witnesses and then vanishes without a trace. Fed up by the depredations of the "Butcher Bandit," the U.S. government brings in the best man they can find-a tall, lean, no-nonsense detective named Isaac Bell, who has caught thieves and killers coast to coast. But Bell has never had a challenge like this one. From Arizona to Colorado to the streets of San Francisco during its calamitous earthquake and fire, he pursues what is quickly becoming clear to him is the sharpest criminal mind he has ever encountered, and the woman who seems to hold the key to the bandit's identity. Using science, deduction, and intuition, Bell repeatedly draws near only to grasp at thin air, but at least he knows his pursuit is having an effect. Because his quarry is getting angry now, and has turned the chase back on him. The hunter has become the hunted. And soon it will take all of Isaac Bell's skills not merely to prevail . . . but to survive. Filled with intricate plotting, dazzling signature set pieces, and not one but two extraordinary villains, this is the work of a master writing at the height of his powers.
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Clive Cussler is the author or co-author of a great number of international bestsellers, including the famous Dirk Pitt® adventures, the NUMA® Files adventures, the Oregon Files, the Isaac Bell historical thrillers, and the Fargo Adventures. He lives in Arizona.
Find out more about the world of Clive Cussler by visiting www.clivecussler.co.uk
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25 of 27 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
A departure from the normal Cussler, but equally, if not more exciting
10 Nov 2007
By Mikemarknine
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Format:Hardcover
Clive Cussler certainly deserves his title "The Grandmaster of Adventure". Since "Raise the Titanic", he has blended historical fact with fiction of a truly exciting nature. Normally this is focussed in a maritime environment, but "The Chase", unusually, is primarily land-based. Cussler's love of all things mechanical now includes railway engines, but I'm still not convinced that an 'Atlantic' (4-4-2) could outpace an equivalent 'Pacific' (4-6-2)! (cf.'Mallard'). However, this does nothing to detract from the joy of reading this novel; his new hero, Isaac Bell is every bit as interesting as Dirk Pitt, Kurt Austin or Juan Cabrillo and the crew of the 'Oregon', and also continues the romantic twists. The historical significance of San Francisco on April 18th,1906 adds to the suspense!
I am one of those irritating readers who examine the end of a novel to see what happens; but I had to read every page carefully to fully enjoy this experience. And it IS good to enjoy Cussler on his own; not to decry the assistance of Craig Dirgo or Paul Kemprecos with some of his other novels. I suppose you'll eventually retire, Clive: don't do it yet, because there many readers around the world who love your unique style of fiction blended with fact, and enjoy the care and attention that you show in your writing. Thank you for thirty-one great reads, Clive!
I am one of those irritating readers who examine the end of a novel to see what happens; but I had to read every page carefully to fully enjoy this experience. And it IS good to enjoy Cussler on his own; not to decry the assistance of Craig Dirgo or Paul Kemprecos with some of his other novels. I suppose you'll eventually retire, Clive: don't do it yet, because there many readers around the world who love your unique style of fiction blended with fact, and enjoy the care and attention that you show in your writing. Thank you for thirty-one great reads, Clive!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This was my first experience of Cussler's writing, so I can't compare it with his other work. Someone already used an analogy with the Hardy Boys style and, whilst that's perhaps a little harsh, it's not too far wide of the mark. In the opening pages we learn about how the sunken locomotive was found via clumsy text along the lines of "it was lucky that fisherman lost his outboard motor overboard and decided to try to fish for it" - I don't have the book to hand for the exact quotation, but on various occasions throughout it I half expected a Scooby-Doo style speech along the lines of "those durned kids" or "those durned Van Dorn agents". Some of the scenarios in which the agents second-guess the movements of Cromwell were highly improbable and tended again towards the Hardy Boys school of writing. I found the agents' characters very shallow and 100 pages into the book was in two minds whether to carry on with it or not, but finally I was glad that I did. The later section that included the chase with the Locomobile versus the train was worth waiting for, and the detail of driving early cars (manually retarding the ignition ignition to start, pumping the petrol by hand, etc.) was quite a reminder of how far we've come in motoring. The earthquake/fire were an interesting extension to the plot, though I noticed that when Marion first realises that the piano has fallen into the street she says it's her grandmother's, but it's then referred to as her mother's - printer's typo, I guess. All in all a good read, but to draw one more parallel, it's not so much like "Silent Witness" and more along the lines of "The Sweeney".
11 of 13 people found the following review helpful
By Gavvas
Format:Hardcover
After the Clive Cusslers Last offering in The Navigator, I was worried he had lost his touch. When Chase arrived I was even more worried when I saw there was no Kurt Austin or Dirk Pitt. I need not have been concerned. Cussler is back on form with this ripping yarn, a great read. Cussler fans will not be disappointed!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Big fan of the Dirk Pitt and Oregon Files novels, this one fits into neither series, it's a standalone novel from Cussler, and very good it is too. Set in the early 20th century, a bank robber is robbing banks in western mining towns and murdering all witnesses.
If you love Cussler's regular story series, you will love this standalone novel too.
If you love Cussler's regular story series, you will love this standalone novel too.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I am someone who buys Clives books the moment they come out. This one is a very different style to his previous ones and once I got over the disappointment of this I actually enjoyed the book more and more as I got into it. He has proved his versatility as a writer.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By K. Bell
Format:Hardcover
As with other reviewers,I have to admit It was a bit strange at first trying to get into a alternative Clive Cussler story line, but the worry was unfounded,Issac Bell was (is)a made to measure hero and the story was full of Cussler ups and downs and twists and turns, an enjoyable read from start to finish, is this a one off for Issac or is there more ?
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Pitt Fan
Format:Hardcover
A change from Clive Cussler's normal undersea adventure writing, but a thoroughly enjoyable read. I found it hard to put this book down. Definitely recommend this title to all who enjoy a good 'detective/adventure/thriller' novel. Look forward to more of Cussler's stories like this in the future.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I was worried when I didn't see Dirk Pitt's name anywhere, but i need not have been. Clive Cussler has taken an already popular genre "detective/adventure" and has produced a masterpiece. It may be different to his usual books but it should not be sniffed at. I just hope there is more from this new Bell character aswell as more Pitt and Austin!
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frothy nothingness
I stopped reading Clive Cussler years ago when the stories became so formulaic and full of one dimensional characters. This book has done nothing to alter that perception.
Published 2 days ago by Funsize
3.0 out of 5 stars
Fast paced railway detective story
A fast paced detective story set on the american railways at the dawn of the 20th century. Some nice twists but I found the characters were a little two dimensional.
Published 1 month ago by Alan
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The Chase. Clive Cussler
Haven't read it yet but his other stuff is great. The service from the book shop was first rate - I would certainly use them again.
Published 2 months ago by Mr. R. Morton
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great book
Just read my first Isaac Bell book wish I'd done it sooner. As good as Dirk Pitt or Numa files
Published 2 months ago by Chrisd
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Clive Cussler The Chase
This is somewhat different to some of Clives other works. Made a pleasant change for the action not to be mostly on or under the sea.
Published 2 months ago by Kenneth J A Maitland
5.0 out of 5 stars
And a good chase too!
Excellent fast moving detective story set in 1906 USA and including the San Francisco Earthquake. Another story genre from a great story teller?
Published 2 months ago by Jeremy Webb
4.0 out of 5 stars
The Chase
My father really enjoyed this book, especially with the large print. It was purchased as a gift for his birthday and was received in good time.
Published 2 months ago by Robert A Wilkes
5.0 out of 5 stars
great read
as ever great read from clive cussler at a great price, post was next day, and just awaiting the film now.
Published 3 months ago by rita marshall
5.0 out of 5 stars
Another belter
Another excellent book in the series about Isaac Bell. Everyone should read these books. I was unable to put them down.
Published 3 months ago by Steve H
4.0 out of 5 stars
read before
Enjoyed this book the first time I read it the 2nd time was not as enjoyable but that is understandable.
Published 3 months ago by A S Brown
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