
Titles in This Set
The Striker
The Bootlegger
The Assassin
The Gangster
The Cutthroat
Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Penguin
Genre: Fiction
Overview
This five-book paperback set collects entries six through ten of the long-running Isaac Bell adventure series, co-written by Clive Cussler and Justin Scott: The Striker, The Bootlegger, The Assassin, The Gangster, and The Cutthroat. Set against the turn-of-the-century industrial boom, Prohibition, and the early Jazz Age, each standalone case follows detective Isaac Bell as he chases down saboteurs, bootleggers, and killers across America's mines, cities, and ports. Brand new and ready to read, this collection is a great pick for fans of fast-moving historical crime fiction and a smart gift for anyone building a complete Isaac Bell library.
About the Books
The Isaac Bell adventures follow a sharp, resourceful detective working for the Van Dorn Detective Agency in early twentieth-century America, and this set gathers five of the series' middle installments. In The Striker, Bell investigates violent sabotage tearing through the coal mining industry, uncovering a conspiracy that threatens workers and owners alike. The Bootlegger pulls Bell into the smoke and gunfire of Prohibition-era rum-running, tracking a hijacking scheme that turns deadly. The Assassin sends Bell after a professional killer targeting the leadership of the oil industry, a case built on precision, patience, and high personal stakes. The Gangster follows Bell as he confronts organized crime infiltrating New York's underworld, weaving political corruption into a tense manhunt. The Cutthroat closes out the set with Bell investigating a string of murders connected to the vaudeville and silent film world, blending theatrical glamour with brutal crime. Across all five books, Cussler and Scott maintain the series' signature mix of meticulous period detail, brisk pacing, and a hero whose calm competence anchors every investigation. Readers move through mines, speakeasies, boardrooms, and backstage dressing rooms, each setting grounded in real historical texture. The consistent authorial voice across the set makes it easy to read the books in order or dip into any single title, making this collection equally suited to series completists and readers discovering Isaac Bell for the first time.
Key Benefits
Book-by-Book Guide
The Striker — Isaac Bell investigates deadly sabotage rocking the American coal mining industry.
The Bootlegger — Bell tracks a violent hijacking ring during the height of Prohibition-era rum-running.
The Assassin — Bell hunts a professional killer targeting powerful figures in the oil industry.
The Gangster — Bell confronts organized crime and political corruption tearing through New York City.
The Cutthroat — Bell probes a series of murders linked to the vaudeville and early film world.
About the Authors
Clive Cussler was an American adventure novelist best known for creating the long-running Dirk Pitt series and for co-writing multiple historical adventure lines, including the Isaac Bell novels, before his death in 2020. Justin Scott is an American novelist and Cussler's longtime collaborator on the Isaac Bell series, contributing his own background in maritime and historical fiction to the partnership. Together, the pair built the Isaac Bell adventures into a series known for meticulous period research, propulsive plotting, and a detective hero whose steady nerve carries readers through each new case.
Why You'll Love This Set
Perfect for fans of classic detective fiction, this five-book paperback set delivers non-stop period intrigue from mining towns to Prohibition speakeasies. Read the novels in order or jump straight to a favorite era—either way, it's a satisfying pick for a summer reading list, a road trip, or a thoughtful gift for the mystery lover in your life.
Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.
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