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The Chase
- Isaac Bell, Book 1
- Narrated by: Scott Brick
- Length: 12 hrs and 22 mins
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Summary
For decades, Clive Cussler has been delighting readers with novels filled with suspense, action and sheer audacity. Now he does it again with The Chase, one of the wildest, most entertaining historical thrillers in years. This unabridged, downloadable audiobook edition is read by the award-winning narrator Scott Brick.
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 nor 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 then cold-bloodedly murders any and all witnesses, and then vanishes without a trace. Fed up with 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 from coast to coast.
But he 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 comes to realise is the best criminal mind he has ever encountered, and the woman who seems to hold the key to the man's identity. Using science, deduction and intuition, he repeatedly draws near, only to grasp at empty 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 Bell's skills not merely to prevail... but to survive. Filled with intricate plotting, his signature dazzling set pieces, and not one, but two, extraordinary villains, this is the master working at the height of his powers.
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- Nick
- 23-02-18
A cracking yarn
This was a bit of a change of direction for me. But it’s a turn I’m glad I took.
It’s a little old fashioned, but I believe that adds to the overall charm.
A real old school cat & mouse tale. A brilliant but slightly haughty sleuth. A deathly cold and severely cunning thieving serial killer. Oh, and a natural disaster superbly described.
Well worth a look, I’d say.
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- Ian C Dando
- 25-03-18
One dimensional and entirely predictable.
Despite the above heading - the story rattled along and in doing so lived up to the book title. I will muse on whether or not to try book #2.
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- S. Murdoch
- 13-06-16
It is alright
This was not terrible and some people would have enjoyed it. The title effectively explains it. No twists or turns...just a long chase which some might enjoy but I didn't. I tend to like a writing style where we judge the character and quality of the people by their words and actions rather than being told how wonderful the heroes are. But not a bad book.
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- Patsy C
- 20-04-17
Brilliant
If you could sum up The Chase in three words, what would they be?
What a great story. Well written and read by Scott brick. Not until the end of the book due you find the outcome.
Who was your favorite character and why?
Isaac Bell without a doubt.
Have you listened to any of Scott Brick’s other performances? How does this one compare?
I have listened to other books and this one is, as always brilliantly narrated.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
If time allowed I would have listened at on sitting, but I did have to listen to the last 10 chapters at one sitting.
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- AB
- 06-08-15
Its exceptionally good...!
What made the experience of listening to The Chase the most enjoyable?
The Chase is without doubt my best listen for some time.
I'm a big fan of Clive Cussler, and once again Scott Brick portrays his characters flawlessly.
This story has it all; intrigue, mystery, action and the thrill of a chase!
What other book might you compare The Chase to, and why?
Cusslers Issac Bell series all follow a similar pattern (thus far!), but The Chase is really the standout amonst a bunch of very very good books
What does Scott Brick bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?
Anyone else reading it just wouldn't be cricket...
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
If I could have, I most certainly would have!
Any additional comments?
The Isaac Bell series doesn't have to be taken in order, but I'd recommend you do. A few very minor lines run through the series, which would be lost if you haven't listened to the earlier books in the series.
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- Ant
- 25-01-18
Good story
Interesting story but I felt it had a disappointing ending. I would listen to other Cussler stories though.
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- john lynne lewis
- 10-01-21
Thriller
Very enjoyable when taking your daily walk. Will be tempted to read more of cussler’s books featuring Issac Bell
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- Clare hammer
- 24-01-24
brilliant
am a massive Dirk Pitt fan, I have been meaning to read Isaacs Bell fir a while, wasn't disappointed. Violet is the new Green,
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- TavF1
- 01-04-13
The Chase - Excellent
A great story, really enjoyed listening to it. The descriptions made me feel part of the time period and it was very well read by Scott Brick. I'm pretty sure it would make a great film. Gripping and clever. I have read quite a few historical novels lately and this one is up there with the best.
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- David
- 13-09-16
Excellent
I have come to love Clives books. they are always captivating. this book was particularly good.
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