The Chase | 
 enlarge | Author: Clive Cussler
Publisher: Putnam Adult
Category: Book
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Media: Hardcover
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Pages: 416
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Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 6 x 1.5
ISBN: 0399154388
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN: 9780399154386
ASIN: 0399154388
Publication Date: November 6, 2007
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For decades, Clive Cussler has been delighting readers with novels filled with suspense, action, and sheer audacity. Now he does it again, in one of the wildest, most entertaining historical thrillers in years.
April 1950: The rusting hulk of a steam locomotive rises from the deep waters of a Montana lake. Inside is all that remains of three men who died forty-four years before. But it is not the engine or its grisly contents that interest the people watching nearby. It is what is about to come next . . .
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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Rip Rourin' Adventure August 2, 2008
We liked it. It was a rip roarin' adventure through the beginning of the 20th century and the San Francisco earthquake of 1906. The protagonist is a detective for the Van Doran Agency (think Pinkerton). One must release all notions of probability to enjoy parts of this tale and listen to some rather convoluted language (coral sea green eyes?), but it's fun and entertaining. We listened to it while traveling in our RV. It was perfect vacation reading.
 Classic Cussler Action - et in 1906 August 2, 2008
Most of my Cussler reading has been Dirk Pitt stories but I enjoyed this one just as much. The hero, Isaac Bell,a strong, intelligent (Dirk Pitt type) is a detective for a private agency. He is on the trail of a bank robber/murderer. There are still trans, cars and motorcycles in the story - in fact, they play an integral role.
Part of the story is in 1906 San Fransisco - ( history check).
A lot of fun. If you like Pitt -you should like Bell.
 Montreal and Montana? July 26, 2008
Others might have already noticed this. There is a glaring mistake in the map, Montreal on top of Montana...more like Calgary.
 the chase review July 16, 2008
I am currently reading The Chase and while only half-way through, I have an issue with the timeline. The Dorn Detective Agency assigns Bell to the case in Sept 1906, yet Bell and associates are investigating the case in March 1906. What gives?
Best new novel read July 15, 2008
I was surprised to find out that this was not a Dirk Pitt adventure story but an entirely new novel with a new cast. It held my attention from start to finish. Clive Cussler came through once again with a story that held my attention all the way. Well done Mr Cussler.
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