The Race is the fourth installment in the Isaac Bell Adventure series, co-authored by Clive Cussler and Justin Scott. This thrilling historical fiction novel takes readers on a high-stakes race across America in the early 20th century. Set in 1910, the story follows the renowned detective Isaac Bell as he investigates a series of mysterious accidents and murders that occur during a transcontinental automobile race.

The narrative begins with the introduction of two rival automobile manufacturers, John “Captain” Billy Durant and Horace “Hoke” Ardsley. Both men are determined to prove the superiority of their respective companies by winning the race from New York to San Francisco. As the race commences, it becomes clear that someone is sabotaging the participants, causing deadly accidents along the route.

Isaac Bell, a detective working for the Van Dorn Detective Agency, is assigned to protect Ardsley and his driver, Joseph Van Dorn. Bell suspects that Durant is behind the sabotage attempts, as he has a history of ruthless business tactics. However, as Bell delves deeper into the investigation, he uncovers a web of deceit and betrayal that goes beyond Durant’s involvement.

Throughout the novel, Bell encounters various colorful characters who are also participating in the race. These include a German spy named Franz von Ritter and his accomplice, Sabina Strauss, who are attempting to steal valuable military technology from Ardsley’s car. Additionally, there is also a Russian anarchist named Sergei Orlov who seeks revenge against Durant for his involvement in a mining disaster that killed Orlov’s family.

As Bell races against time to uncover the truth and protect Ardsley and Van Dorn from harm, he must navigate treacherous terrain, face dangerous adversaries, and outsmart those who seek to undermine him. The story is filled with action-packed sequences, narrow escapes, and unexpected twists that keep readers on the edge of their seats.

The Race not only provides an exhilarating adventure but also offers a glimpse into the early days of the automobile industry and the challenges faced by those pioneering this new mode of transportation. The authors skillfully blend historical events and figures with fictional elements, creating a compelling narrative that seamlessly weaves fact and fiction.

In conclusion, The Race by Clive Cussler and Justin Scott is a gripping novel that combines history, mystery, and action. Through the eyes of Isaac Bell, readers are taken on a thrilling journey across America during a time of rapid technological advancement. With its well-researched setting, engaging characters, and fast-paced plot, this book is sure to captivate fans of both historical fiction and adventure novels.

• The Race

• An Isaac Bell Adventure, Book 4
• By: Clive Cussler, Justin Scott
• Narrated by: Scott Brick

Detective Isaac Bell returns, in a remarkable new adventure from the New York Times bestselling author.

It’s 1910, the era of airplanes is still in its infancy, and newspaper publisher Preston Whiteway is offering $50,000 for the first daring pilot to cross America in less than 50 days. He even sponsored one of the leading contenders – a brave woman named Josephine Frost – and that’s when Bell, the chief investigator for the Van Dorn Office of Detectives, stepped in.

Frost’s hot-tempered, violent husband has just murdered her lover and intends to kill her, and he’s bound to make another attempt. Bell has had trouble with Harry Frost before; he knows that man has made millions of dollars leading gangs of thieves, murderers and thugs in every city across the country. He also knew that Frost would not only pursue his wife, but also Whiteway. And if Bell takes the case… Frost will go after him too.

Book 4 in Cussler and Scott’s Isaac Bell series continues with this great historical thriller. Set in 1910, this novel follows an airplane race across America for a prize of $50,000 ($50,000 in 1910 has a purchasing power of $1.2 million today). With such a huge prize pool, it’s no surprise that vandalism is as rampant as murder. Isaac Bell and his colleagues at the Van Dorn Detective Agency had more than they could handle to protect one of the contestants, a young woman. There is a lot of mystery and suspense.

Scott Brick great narration as usual.

The Issac Bell series is Cussler’s best work since Dirk Pitt’s early days. These stories are just great for my long walks. I’ve been looking forward to this for months and I was so excited when it came out. Planes, trains and cars! In my opinion, Cussler writes novels on land better than novels at sea. But that’s just me. As usual, Scott Brick was outstanding. He can read the phone book and keep me listening.

Scott Brick is who he is and awesome. If Scott had a puppy, I would raise one just to hear him bark. The story is based on the song “Come Josephine in My Flying Machine” and it’s an absolutely amazing story based on some of the lyrics. Great idea and well executed.

Issac himself and also an aviation enthusiast, it was interesting to watch Mr Bell learn about flying in the dawn of aviation before landing is called landing and is called getting off. Great book, read the others in the series in order or listen, because it’s not a need, but you will.

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