The Race by Cussler, Clive. (Berkley,2012) [Mass Market Paperback]

by Clive Cussler and Justin Scott

Genres: Fiction

434 pages, Unknown Binding

Reviews

[Ann Jorandby · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book. It's different from others I've read by him and I enjoyed the historical flavor.

[Jeff Lyon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Clive Cussler takes us back to the early days of flying and immerses his readers in the developing makes and models of flying machines when everything about them was custom-created using available engines and parts.

Plains, trains, and automobiles of the era race from New York to San Francisco for prize money and fame. Along with investors, inventors, brilliant mechanics, and intrepid flyers, murderous fiends intend to divert the attention from the thrill of flying to the money to be made by creating machines that can be used for military purposes.

One female pilot stands out in the male-dominated world and becomes a valid contender. America's flying darling is hounded by her murderous husband, who makes attempts along the race route to kill her for an imagined tryst with her plane mechanic.

A prominent national detective agency is hired to protect the female pilot and figure out who is murdering race participants and sabotaging planes. Cussler's detailed attention to weapons and machines of the era is spot on, as usual.

Fast-paced, beautifully descriptive, and packed with action, this tale is an exhilarating read. I felt as though I'd joined the flying circus and experienced the ups and downs with those incredible men and one woman in their flying machines.

[Susan · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Race is the 4th Isaac Bell Adventure that I have read. I was looking for a historic fictional series about what life was like during the years that my wonderful grandparents lived. Isaac series was just the best series. The Race never slowed down all the way to the end--the very end. I do not need to tell you some of the story--its a Race. What was most interesting outside the story line was the characters--each character represented the true characters who behaved good or bad during those years. I am ready to find the next Isaac Bell Adventure--what a great summer it will be.

[Wendell Hennan · Rating 2 out of 5]

Gripping, twisting but impossible to believe with Detective Bell pulling rabbit after rabbit from the hat in is battle against Harry Frost, an insanely jealous husband. He tried to kill an aviator inventor who he was convinced his wife was having an affair with. In fact there were plots and deals being made on every side. Well conceived and written but I hated it, too over the top and unbelievable.

[Samantha-jane Osmond · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good thriller, action packed and entertaining, but a bit laboured in points for my taste

[Glen U · Rating 3 out of 5]

James Bond circa early 20th century. Good read.

[Denham Steynor]

OK