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1907: train wrecks, fires, and explosions sabotage the Southern Pacific Railroad's new express line . . .
The desperate railroad hires the fabled Van Dorn Detective Agency, who send their best man, Isaac Bell. He quickly discovers that a saboteur calling himself the Wrecker is attacking the Southern Pacific with accomplices recruited from down-and-outs - who are killed afterward. The Wrecker strikes wherever he pleases, causing untold damage and loss of human life. Who is he? What does he want? Is he an anarchist? A revolutionary? A criminal mastermind?
Whoever he is, whatever his motives, the Wrecker knows how to create havoc. And Bell is convinced he is building up to a grand act unlike anything he has committed before.
If the Wrecker isn't stopped in time, more than a railroad is at risk - the future of the entire country is on the line . . .
About the Author
Clive Cussler is the author or co-author of a great number of international bestsellers, including the famous Dirk Pitt® adventures, such as Arctic Drift; the NUMA® Files adventures, most recently Medusa; the Oregon Files, such as Corsair; and the Isaac Bell historical thrillers, which began with The Chase. He lives in Arizona.
Justin Scott is the author of twenty-three thrillers and mystery novels, written under his own name and the pen names Paul Garrison, J. S. Blazer and Alexander Cole. He has twice been nominated for the Edgar Allan Poe Awards given by the Mystery Writers of America. He lives in Connecticut.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Being a fan of Cussler for many years and probably all the novels, I entered into the world of Issac Bell without a second thought.
1st book "The Chase"...OK. But the "Wrecker" confirms a step or character to far. You could almost read this in fast forward, and has the most ridiculous giant hole right in the middle. Not to give away, but involves the "Have you seen this man" picture.
With stories like Cussler's, you need fast paced action, in this (steam trains) fast paced is "I am going to check New York, you will have your answer in 7 days".
As i say "Dirk" "Oregon" "Numa" et al are excellent. I don't feel that "Will Smith, Kevin Klien" "Wild, Wild, West" type adventures add anything to Clive's books.
1st book "The Chase"...OK. But the "Wrecker" confirms a step or character to far. You could almost read this in fast forward, and has the most ridiculous giant hole right in the middle. Not to give away, but involves the "Have you seen this man" picture.
With stories like Cussler's, you need fast paced action, in this (steam trains) fast paced is "I am going to check New York, you will have your answer in 7 days".
As i say "Dirk" "Oregon" "Numa" et al are excellent. I don't feel that "Will Smith, Kevin Klien" "Wild, Wild, West" type adventures add anything to Clive's books.
11 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
If you enjoyed "The Chase" heres another cracker......
I cant remember when I last waited on a book coming out. I had it finished within two days. I couldnt put it down........youre there with Issac Bell and the rest of the Van Dorn Agency keeping the trains running, hence the book was read at the speed of the trains !! Stuff a good film could be made off, Action all the way
I cant remember when I last waited on a book coming out. I had it finished within two days. I couldnt put it down........youre there with Issac Bell and the rest of the Van Dorn Agency keeping the trains running, hence the book was read at the speed of the trains !! Stuff a good film could be made off, Action all the way
7 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Subtle introduction to the Story, then leaving you guessing even making you think that you have the solution, and then turning it on its Head giving you another tit-bit untill the End where it all comes together. Realy another Cussler Success!!
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An enjoyable story.
It is 1907, and someone is out to destroy the Southern Pacific Railroad. Trains are being derailled, and railroad workers have been killed in explosions. Read more
Published 1 month ago by J.Flood
A wrecker of reputation
Having at least thirteen previous books by Clive Cussler on my shelf I looked forward to this book. However it disapppoints. Read more
Published 3 months ago by King Oliver
A good read
I liked the book.I have read quite a lot of Clive Cusslers books and up to now have liked them all.The story began and I thought to myself I hoped it would improve, and it did! Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mr. C. Wharton
yet another good read by Clive Cussler
Made the mistake of reading "The Spy" first, should read this because although not really a follow up, some of the parts of the second story ( The spy)tell you what happened in the... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Robert C. Brown
Far fetched
I'd never read any Cussler before but while waiting for the new Jack Reacher I bought this one and one about some Mexican/Egyptian terrorists. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Kenneth
A true thriller!!
Having been an avid reader of Clive Cussler books for a few years now and having mainly read the Dirk Pitt and Juan Cabrillo novels this is the first other one i had read having... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Jacko92
Not Up To The High Standard of Cussler
As a regular reader of Clive Cussler books, I have read them all. This one is just not in the same league. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Mr P.S.Chatterton
Gift
I have all Clive Cussler titles and as always an excellent read and very well Written.
Delivered ontime and at a very good price.
Delivered ontime and at a very good price.
Published 15 months ago by Rogerc
A Non stop action filled read.
The Wrecker is the second book of three (currently) that Clive Cussler has written about Isaac Bell and the Van Dorn detective agency based in 1907 USA. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Charles Barsley
Get the paperback :)
I don't normally bother with fiction, but an interest in the subject and curiosity as to what Cussler's secret is overcame my doubts. Read more
Published 18 months ago by birchden
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