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For decades, Clive Cussler has been delighting readers with novels filled with suspense, action, and sheer audacity. Now he does it again, in one of the wildest, most entertaining historical thrillers in years. April 1950: The rusting hulk of a steam locomotive rises from the deep waters... read more
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Characters edit
- Isaac Bell: The charismatic young inspector working for a country wide investigation company
- Jacob Cromwell: Add a description of this character.
- Bronson
- Joseph Van Dorn: Founder of the Van Dorn Detective Agency.
- Curtis
- Margaret Cromwell
- Abner
- Marion Morgan: The love interest and future wife of Issac Bell
- Kelly
- Pardee
- Alexander
- Kaufman
- Mr. Ruskin
- Danzler
- Adeline
- Lofgren
- Mr. Cardoza
- Harrington
- Weber
- Sigler
- Rose Manteca
- Carr
- Culhane
- Reno
- Ramsdell
- Murphy
- Horace
- Gould
- Johnston
- Jackie
- Butler
- Carter
- Latour
- Casale
- Ragan
- Wilkins
- Crawford
Setting & Locations edit
- Irvine
- San Francisco
- Denver
- Telluride
- Los Angeles
- Chicago
- Salt Lake City
- Nob Hill
- San Diego
- Oxnard
- Bisbee
- Southern California
- Oakland
- United States
- Canada
- Colorado
- Montana
- Flathead Lake
- Locomobile
- Nevada
- New York
- Kalispell
- Salt Lake Bank
- Elkhorn
- San Quentin
- Pacific
- Washington
- San Jose
- Missoula
- Mexico
- Sacramento
- Arizona
- Montrose
- London
Organizations edit
- Van Dorn Detective Agency: A private detective agency founded and run by Joseph Van Dorn. The protagonist Issac Bell is a detective at this agency.
First Sentence edit
It rose from the depths like an evil monster in a Mesozoic sea.
Series & Lists edit
This is book 1 of 5 in Isaac Bell Adventure. (standard series)
Followed by The Wrecker.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Clive Cussler (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Putnam Adult
Country: USA
Publication Date: Nov-2007
ISBN: 978-0399154386
Page Count: 416
Publisher: Putnam Adult
Country: USA
Publication Date: Nov-2007
ISBN: 978-0399154386
Page Count: 416
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: PS3553.U75 C47 2007
- Dewey: 813.54
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