Unabridged, 8 CDs, 10 hours
Read by Scott Brick
Detective Isaac Bell returns, in the thrilling new adventure from the #1 New York Times-bestselling author.
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"Another Isaac Bell book - this one starts on an Ocean Liner with mysterious thief after a new patent that will make talking picture a reality. Isaac is back to find the thief and bring him to justice. I like that Cussler moves the story along and finally gets Isaac and Mariam married."
— John (4 out of 5 stars)
Clive the Incredible.
— Kirkus ReviewsBell just keeps getting more interesting. Cussler is turning out some of his best work.
— Booklist“Scott Brick delivers straightforward narration in the audio edition of this latest thriller from Cussler and Scott that follows the adventures of detective Isaac Bell during the early twentieth century...Brick shines in his creation of European accents for the supporting cast and appropriately adjusts his pacing for the book’s inevitable action sequences. Cussler and Scott are veteran suspense writers, and Brick—a seasoned narrator—proves their equal in this entertaining audiobook.”
— Publishers Weekly (audio review)" I have always enjoyed Clive Cussler. This one was no different. A good read on a rainy day. I am enjoying watching the Issac Bell character develope and am looking to more adventures "
— Barbara, 2/19/2014" Another Isaac Bell mystery, this time involving the invention of talking motion pictures. I liked this one, but not as much as the others. Too much in this one was too far beyond belief. I'll listen to another on CD if one comes out. "
— Owen, 2/13/2014" I could not fathom why everyone was making such a big deal over the device in the book. Seemed like a huge stretch. "
— Matt, 2/5/2014" Interesting bits about the birth of the film industry make this not just a good plane read, but a good plane read with a bit more. (And may we all just thank Dominique Browning for making it okay to grab bad books with good action when heading on the road. I am one of those who has gotten on a long plane ride with virtuous reading material that I NEVER opened...) "
— Betsy, 1/25/2014" Another hit from Clive Cussler, starring Issac Bell as a turn of the century detective who helps save the inventor of "talkies" from the Germany Imperial Army. If you like the three previous Issac Bell books you will enjoy this one too. "
— Jasonb, 1/20/2014" Isaac Bell returns with another action-packed adventure. Not quite as thrilling as The Race, but with another nasty villain to best, Isaac Bell comes through battered and bruised, but married to Marion. "
— Ron, 1/3/2014" Always enjoy Clive Cusslers books. Lots of action!! "
— Phyllis, 12/28/2013" I like the Isaac Bell series from Cussler and this one holds up pretty well. I would have loved a longer portion of the book set on the Mauritania. All in all though this one worked. "
— Mark, 12/24/2013" No spolier alert, but the epologue was a bit cheesy. I loved everything else and will continue to read Isaac Bell every time they come out! "
— Pastor, 12/23/2013" Stilted style, poor "Doyle" imitation, character development flat - I did not like it - only got 2/3 way through. "
— Otto, 12/22/2013" A very good read. Enjoyable , kept moving and I liked the ending. "
— Rodney, 12/14/2013" This was the first Clive Cussler book I have ever read. I found it an outstanding thriller. I really liked the Isaac Bell character and entire cast of the Van Dorn detective agency. Great read, I recommend it. "
— Fred, 12/12/2013" Loved it - fast moving, good characters - a little unbelievable, but come on, that's what Clive Cussler's all about. Would enjoy seeing this one as a movie. "
— Suzan, 12/1/2013" This newest of the Isaac Bell series holds the same interest as the others, but for me starts off a bit slow. I did enjoy the setting of the early part of the 20th century with its burgeoning transportation and communications systems. "
— Peg, 11/16/2013" Lot of action but slow pace in beginning. "
— Nate, 8/25/2013" An okay plot but lacked intensity. Easy read but no page turner. "
— Nancy, 8/25/2013" Another Isaac Bell book. I liked this one better than the Race. "
— Lisa, 7/29/2013" As with all of Cusslers books in this series, it's a fast -paced page turner. Good for a few nights worth of reading ..only!...because you just can't put them down! True run with history thrown in! "
— P, 7/21/2013" This is so far fetched it's waaay beyond belief. When they first "lighted" up their cigars I chuckled. I think Clive was smoking more than tobacco, more than once. Maybe it was all the coal dust. "
— James, 3/5/2013" Like all Clive Cussler books, this is a fun read. I like the focus in each of the Isaac Bell books on an early twentieth century technology and how it developed. The premise was a little weak, but it was developed in such a fun way that it didn't matter. "
— Carol, 2/7/2013" Another tall tale by Cussler. His historical perspective makes interesting reading. "
— Opa, 1/22/2013" I am enjoying the new characters in the Isaac Bell series from Clive Cussler. "
— Trisha, 9/20/2012" We always enjoy the Isaac Bell books and thought the silent film industry theme was interesting with the silent film, The Artist, just winning all the awards. "
— Sundi, 5/16/2012Clive Cussler (1931–2020) was the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than seventy books in several bestselling series, including Dirk Pitt, NUMA Files, Oregon Files, Isaac Bell, and Sam and Remi Fargo. Whether searching for lost aircraft or leading expeditions to find famous shipwrecks, Cussler and his NUMA crew of volunteers discovered and surveyed more than seventy-five lost ships of historic significance, including the long-lost Confederate submarine Hunley, which was raised in 2000 with much publicity.
Justin Scott has written almost thirty novels, some of which are under his pen name, Paul Garrison. He created the Ben Abbott detective series, has been twice nominated for the Edgar Allan Poe Award by the Mystery Writers of America, and is a member of the Adams Round Table.
Scott Brick, an acclaimed voice artist, screenwriter, and actor, has performed on film, television, and radio. He attended UCLA and spent ten years in a traveling Shakespeare company. Passionate about the spoken word, he has narrated a wide variety of audiobooks. winning won more than fifty AudioFile Earphones Awards and several of the prestigious Audie Awards. He was named a Golden Voice by AudioFile magazine and the Voice of Choice for 2016 by Booklist magazine.