About the book
Twentieth century detective Isaac Bell takes on the world of warfare when America’s naval research and development experts begin to die one by one in this #1 New York Times-bestselling historical action adventure.
1908 marks a year of ever-escalating international tension as the world plunges toward war. And with America on the brink, it comes as a devastating blow to learn of the apparent suicide of one of the United States’ most brilliant battleship-gun designers. The death becomes a media sensation, and the man’s grief-stricken daughter turns to the legendary Van Dorn Detective Agency to clear her father’s name. Van Dorn puts his chief investigator on the case, and Isaac Bell soon sees that the clues point not to suicide, but to murder. As Bell notices more suspicious deaths among the nation’s sharpest technological minds, he begins to suspect the work of an elusive spy somehow connected to a top-secret project called Hull 44.
But that is just the beginning. As the intrigue deepens, Bell will find himself pitted against German, Japanese, and British spies, in a mission that encompasses dreadnought battleships, Teddy Roosevelt’s Great White Fleet, Chinatown, Hell’s Kitchen, and the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Isaac Bell has certainly faced perilous situations before, but this time it is more than the future of his country that’s at stake—it’s the fate of the world.
Editions of The Spy
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780399156434
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780425241752
- EBook
- ISBN 9781101188057
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9781101223062
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9781101223079
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9781101223406
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9781101977439
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780307735003
- AudioDisc
- ISBN 9781611761238
- AudioDisc
- ISBN 9780142427781
- AudioDisc
- ISBN 9780142427798
Read an Excerpt
Twentieth century detective Isaac Bell takes on the world of warfare when America’s naval research and development experts begin to die one by one in this #1 New York Times-bestselling historical action adventure.
1908 marks a year of ever-escalating international tension as the world plunges toward war. And with America on the brink, it comes as a devastating blow to learn of the apparent suicide of one of the United States’ most brilliant battleship-gun designers. The death becomes a media sensation, and the man’s grief-stricken daughter turns to the legendary Van Dorn Detective Agency to clear her father’s name. Van Dorn puts his chief investigator on the case, and Isaac Bell soon sees that the clues point not to suicide, but to murder. As Bell notices more suspicious deaths among the nation’s sharpest technological minds, he begins to suspect the work of an elusive spy somehow connected to a top-secret project called Hull 44.
But that is just the beginning. As the intrigue deepens, Bell will find himself pitted against German, Japanese, and British spies, in a mission that encompasses dreadnought battleships, Teddy Roosevelt’s Great White Fleet, Chinatown, Hell’s Kitchen, and the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Isaac Bell has certainly faced perilous situations before, but this time it is more than the future of his country that’s at stake—it’s the fate of the world.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Spy about?
Twentieth century detective Isaac Bell takes on the world of warfare when America’s naval research and development experts begin to die one by one in this #1 New York Times-bestselling historical action adventure.
1908 marks a year of ever-escalating international tension as the world plunges toward war. And with America on the brink, it comes as a devastating blow to learn of the apparent suicide of one of the United States’ most brilliant battleship-gun designers. The death becomes a media sensation, and the man’s grief-stricken daughter turns to the legendary Van Dorn Detective Agency to clear her father’s name. Van Dorn puts his chief investigator on the case, and Isaac Bell soon sees that the clues point not to suicide, but to murder. As Bell notices more suspicious deaths among the nation’s sharpest technological minds, he begins to suspect the work of an elusive spy somehow connected to a top-secret project called Hull 44.
But that is just the beginning. As the intrigue deepens, Bell will find himself pitted against German, Japanese, and British spies, in a mission that encompasses dreadnought battleships, Teddy Roosevelt’s Great White Fleet, Chinatown, Hell’s Kitchen, and the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Isaac Bell has certainly faced perilous situations before, but this time it is more than the future of his country that’s at stake—it’s the fate of the world.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Spy?
Fiction > Adventure / action fiction
Where can I read a sample of The Spy?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780399156434
Is The Spy part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series An Isaac Bell Adventure
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Spy?
Clive Cussler, Justin Scott
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Spy is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780399156434) and paperback(ISBN 9780425241752) and ebook(ISBN 9781101188057) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9781101223062) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9781101223079) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9781101223406) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9781101977439) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780307735003) and audiodisc(ISBN 9781611761238) and audiodisc(ISBN 9780142427781) and audiodisc(ISBN 9780142427798)
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