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The Wrecker Audiobook

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Read By: Scott Brick Publisher: Penguin Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 9.50 hours at 1.5x Speed 7.13 hours at 2.0x Speed Series: The Isaac Bell Series Release Date: November 2009 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781101154137

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

61

Longest Chapter Length:

34:18 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

01:06 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

14:08 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

76

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Publisher Description

In The Chase, Clive Cussler introduced an electrifying new hero, the tall, lean, no-nonsense detective Isaac Bell, who, driven by his sense of justice, travels early-twentieth-century America pursuing thieves and killers . . . and sometimes criminals much worse. It is 1907, a year of financial panic and labor unrest. Train wrecks, fires, and explosions sabotage the Southern Pacific Railroad?s Cascades express line and, desperate, the railroad hires the fabled Van Dorn Detective Agency. Van Dorn sends in his best man, and Bell quickly discovers that a mysterious saboteur haunts the hobo jungles of the West, a man known as the Wrecker, who recruits accomplices from the down-and-out to attack the railroad, and then kills them afterward. The Wrecker traverses the vast spaces of the American West as if he had wings, striking wherever he pleases, causing untold damage and loss of human life. Who is he? What does he want? Is he a striker? An anarchist? A revolutionary determined to displace the ?privileged few?? A criminal mastermind engineering some as yet unexplained scheme? Whoever he is, whatever his motives, the Wrecker knows how to create maximum havoc, and Bell senses that he is far from done?that, in fact, the Wrecker is building up to a grand act unlike anything he has committed before. If Bell doesn?t stop him in time, more than a railroad could be at risk?it could be the future of the entire country. Filled with intricate plotting and dazzling set pieces, The Wrecker is one of the most entertaining thrillers in years.

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"This really got me hooked on Clive Cussler's new series. Issaac Bell is a definative Cussler character. The Van Dorn Agency he works for has a motto: "We never give up, Never." The story starts in Germany with Issaac coming upon a castle in the middle of a blizzard in 1934. Then it jumps to 1907 and catches steam from there. The story goes from Oregon to Ogden, Utah. Then to New Jersey and back to Oregon, then to New York and all the way back to Oregon. Clive takes you across the country by the best transportation of the time; steam locomotive with all of the opulence to the era. I don't want to give away the ending, but just remember the motto of the Van Dorn Agency. I hope that you will enjoy this book and get hooked to this author. This was second time to read this and I will most gladly read it again and again."

— Naka (5 out of 5 stars)

Quotes

  • “Richly enhanced with well-researched historical and technological details, Cussler’s latest offers a welcome change of pace from the Dirk Pitt books. A very enjoyable romp.” 

    — Library Journal

Awards

  • A New York Times bestseller
  • A USA Today bestseller

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  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Cussler sure can spin a good yarn! After the first Isaac Bell, I had to read the rest. Edge of your seat stuff! "

    — Sue, 2/10/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Overall, really good action detective story. Starts a little slow but once you get into it, you're hooked. Lots of interesting background on the railroad industry in the early 1900's. Didn't realize this was book #2 of a series, so I'll probably find the first one and read it also. "

    — BJ, 2/4/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " fast paced thriller... "

    — Tina, 2/3/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " like the Isaac Bell series, wish he had more of them. Suspends my disbelief a bit too far- Senator Kincaid had superhuman powers- but still a worthwhile listen for the commuting drive. "

    — Lisa, 1/11/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " kind of heavy to read...although quite inspirative - beginning of 19th century in the US "

    — Marian, 1/9/2014
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " I am not that impressed with his writing. Sooo much detail I get bored. I will try one more of his books....but think I will not pick any more up after that "

    — Leann, 1/9/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Enjoyed the first Isaac Bell novel, I'm sure Clive Cussler will not disappoint. The Wrecker was great,fast paced right to the very end. "

    — Susan, 1/9/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " ok. I'm with the person who said the original Dirk Pitt series was best. The story was ok but the telling seemed laborous. Didn't connect with Bell. "

    — Ruth, 1/3/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I love Clive. This detective series set at the onset of the 20th century will take readers back to crime solving before high tech CSI. Isaac Bell uses good old intuition and know-how to get good man. "

    — Mark, 12/13/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Awesome as usual! But shorter than the usual Cussler book. "

    — Christopher, 12/8/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " It was nice to see a Cussler book that was not a NUMA adventure. This was a nice change of pace for his readers "

    — Brett, 12/3/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Not sure that this is one of the better Cussler reads. It was a little bit all over the place. It was almost as if the writer was not sure as to where he should base the storyline! "

    — Neville, 11/4/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I really like the character Issac Bell.. I also like the way that the author puts him into historical context... Good read all the way so far! Enjoyable! The worst thing for me about this book is the last page!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! "

    — Al, 10/7/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The characters were fully developed and the interplay was believable, interesting and occasionally funny. Once more I morn the loss of a great author "

    — Ralph, 4/2/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This book really kept my interest. The book was filled with suspense and I found myself picking it up to keep reading what was going to happen in the next chapter. "

    — Jeff, 1/1/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I love most of this author's books, but not this one. "

    — Scott, 9/20/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Not one of his best, but still entertaining "

    — Kim, 8/8/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " an interesting look at the building of the railroads and the tycoons who bribed and fought their way across the country. As usual, Mr. Cussler's heroes are too heroic and border on the amusing, while his villains are too much the villain. "

    — Patricia, 1/18/2012
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " This is an okay book, but nothing special. Dies give an interesting perspective into the early railroads. Book seems to run long and is predictable. "

    — Gary, 11/16/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " It was definitely different than his underwater adventures, which was refreshing, However I like his NUMA, Kurt Austin and Dirk Pitt adventures! Dont worry, I have 2 more of his books to read!! "

    — Joann, 10/19/2011
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " What a disappointment. The Chase was a fantastic book, but this time, the cast was too large, the action too far-ranging, and the story disjointed and rushed. "

    — Rob, 8/11/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Great book with lots of suspense, but left you hanging in the end, no real conclusion and vengeance for the villain! "

    — Don, 7/21/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This was my first Clive Cussler book. I see myself reading / listening to many more in the future. "

    — Joe, 6/29/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " It's better than the first one in this series, but not as good as some of his other series are. "

    — Jo, 6/24/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I thought this was a frist class dective novel set in the west. The story revolved around the building of railroads, and I enjoyed it a lot. "

    — Owen, 6/15/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A fun break from his Dirk Pitt novels, this book is set in the early 20th century and revolves around a major railway company. It's not a book that will "leave you thinking" by any means, but I liked reading about the power the railway system had over America, and the story was good. "

    — Christine, 6/3/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " One of the coolest books i've read. It's an action adventure book set during the time when railroads spanned across America. You follow Detective Isaac Bell as he tries to capture The Wrecker, a dangerous criminal targeting the railroad. "

    — Agf04197, 5/25/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I liked this novel a lot more than I expected to! What a fun read - it was quick, the hero was irresistable, the women were strong and I learned a lot about the early days of the railroad to boot! "

    — Tracy, 5/17/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I loved the historical setting. It was amazing to watch the process of solving a case without the aid of computers, cell phones, etc. Isaac Bell and his relationships with Marianne and his friends broke up the action nicely and made you root even harder for him. "

    — Sue, 5/5/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Another great Clive Cussler book! Fast, entertaining read! "

    — Larissa, 4/26/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " One of Cussler's Best! I absolutely loved this thriller. "

    — Denise, 4/13/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This was fun! I learned a lot about trains. The main character is absolutely ridiculous - a real man's man. I think that's what was part of the fun of the book. "

    — Jennifer, 4/11/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Excellent book - great Railroad background, good character development, constant suspense and action. "

    — Carolyn, 4/10/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I love Cussler and this does not disappoint. "

    — Lindahawkes, 4/1/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " An enjoyable continuation of Isaac Bell the Van Dorn detective in the early 1900 and the building of the railroad. A good read. "

    — Leeann, 3/26/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " the main character is rather one dimensional, but the era in which the action is set makes up for it. "

    — selenized, 2/27/2011

About the Authors

Clive 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.

About Scott Brick

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.