Clive Cussler: The Heist (Isaac Bell #14) [B1723]

2024 HCDJ in nice clean condition. Detective Isaac Bell faces an attack on the Federal Reserve in this all-new adventure in the #1 New York Times bestselling series from Clive Cussler. 1914: As America's century of dominance dawns, the country's greatest detective, Van Dorn agent Isaac Bell, is pitted against a master thief and his assassin accomplice. They're plotting to pull off the greatest heist in America's history: the theft of a billion dollars from the newly created Federal Reserve. When an aerial attack is launched against Woodrow Wilson's yacht during a meeting among the Federal Reserve's branch leaders, Bell thwarts it, only to find that the strike was just the opening of an even deadlier gambit. It's up to Bell to find the link between the attack, the mysterious death of a Newport heiress, and growing evidence of an unimaginably audacious heist. Double-cross and betrayal are Bell's stock and trade, but this time, the deeper he delves into the puzzle, the less he seems to understand. He is in a race against his most ruthless opponent yet, to prevent a financial panic that would bring the United States to its knees.

From recent Amazon/GoodReads reviews: "The Heist is an excellent entry, offering a great mix of historical fiction combined with fast-paced action, adventure, and compelling sleuthing. The Isaac Bell Adventures has quickly become my favorite of the series started by Clive Cussler. Jack Du Brul has done an outstanding job capturing the essence of Cussler's classic style (like the spirit of Dirk Pitt), but with a refreshing focus. What I especially enjoy is the introduction of different technologies developed during this time period, rather than just focusing on the usual nautical or automotive aspects. This is a truly wonderful series-I can't wait to read the next installment,"; "Du Brul is on a roll! Gotta love the fact that the Isaac Bell series continues and is clearly in good hands. Great plot, pace and character development. Some of the Irish dialogue reminded me of Elmore Leonard, how realistic it was."; "Great Clive Cussler reading. Has all the twists and turns to be expected."