From BooklistIn the seventh Isaac Bell novel, it looks like Bells life is about to fall into chaos. His boss, Joseph Van Dornhead of the Van Dorn Detective Agency, a fictionalized version of the Pinkerton operationhas been shot and could die. There was a witness, but he is killed before Bell, one of Van Dorns key operatives, can interview him. Prohibition is the law of the land, but, thanks to corruption in the countrys police forces (not to mention in the Van Dorn agency itself), the criminal element is perhaps more powerful than ever before. Can Isaac find out whos responsible for nearly killing Van Dorn and bring down an organization that has nothing less than anarchy in America as its goal? As always in this series, the novel is very exciting, with excellent pacing and some very well drawn characters. With his combination of mental and physical prowess, Isaac Bell could easily become a sort of superhero (imagine a blending of Sherlock Holmes and Doc Savage), but the authors do a nice job of keeping him from crossing that line. Another fine entry in a strong series. HIGH-DEMAND BACKSTORY: Cussler is a perennial A-lister, popularity-wise, and his Isaac Bell novels are the pick of his prodigious litter. --David Pitt Another wonderful page-turner.Library Journal (starred review)The Isaac Bell series continues to tell compelling stories.The Associated PressAnother fine entry in a strong series. Cussler is a perennial A-lister, popularity-wise, and his Isaac Bell novels are the pick of his prodigious litter.Booklist[A] laudable historical action novel.Publishers WeeklyAbout the AuthorCLIVE CUSSLER is the author or coauthor of more than fifty previous books in five bestselling series, including Dirk Pitt, NUMA Files, Oregon Files, Isaac Bell, and Fargo.His most recentNew York Timesbestselling novels areThe Eye of Heaven,Mirage, andGhost Ship. His nonfiction works includeBuilt for Adventure: The Classic Automobiles of Clive Cussler and Dirk Pitt, plusThe Sea Hunters, and The Sea Hunters II; the latter two describe the true adventures of the real NUMA, which, led by Cussler, searches for lost ships of historic significance. With his crew of volunteers, Cussler has discovered more than sixty ships, including the long-lost Confederate submarine Hunley. He lives in Colorado.JUSTIN SCOTTs novels includeThe ShipkillerandNormandie Triangle; the Ben Abbott detective series; and five modern sea thrillers published under his pen name Paul Garrison. The coauthor with Clive Cussler of four previous Isaac Bell novels, he lives in Connecticut. where can i read childrens books online for free The Bootlegger: An Isaac Bell Adventure
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. My LEAST favorite Isaac Bell storyBy Kindle CustomerMuch of this book made no sense to me. The title led me to expect a book about Prohibition. Why include the comintern and Russian communists? I have already purchased the next one in the series. I hope it is better than this one0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Russian Communist or just another Bootlegger Bad Guy?By Christopher BergOne of the best Isaac Bell stories because of the great research on the Bootlegging business by Clive Cussler woven into the story.... I had no idea of the scale of smuggling by Bootleggers with their high speed boats running the gauntlet of Federal picket boats, or the fishermen risking their boats and lives by sneaking back into their harbors with a couple hundred cases of booze instead of fish. Great characters including my favorite Russian evil dude who was smart enough to fool everyone by pretending to be a penniless ex-Russian Count, and boyfriend to a rich, snotty American woman. Was he making millions off the bootlegging business to fund an American revolution overthrowing the government, or just stuffing his own pockets..... you won't know the answer till the final chapter.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Bolshevik Assault On Post War AmericaBy CustomerWhat a great adventure penned by Cussler and Scott. If you haven't read any of Cussler's Isaac Bell Series, you've missed some great writing and even better reading. This is a set on the edge of your chair adventure featuring Isaac Bell and all of his side kicks from the Van Dorn Detective Agency fighting against racketeers, bootleggers, Russian Bolsheviks, in New York, Detroit, Miami, Germany, and the Caribbean, during prohibition. The Russians want to cause a revolution in the United States and use everything within their power to cause America to fall.If you don't enjoy reading this little adventure, you don't like to read historical fiction at its best. Put your seat belt on and try to keep pace as Cussler and Scott weave this story of intrigue.