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The Gangster
Isaac Bell #9
Series: Isaac Bell
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The latest nerve-shredding adventure thriller in the popular Isaac Bell series from international bestseller Clive Cussler.
It is 1906, and in New York City, the Italian crime group known as the Black Hand is on a spree—kidnapping, extortion, arson. Detective Isaac Bell of the Van Dorn Agency is hired to form a special Black Hand Squad, but the gangsters appear to be everywhere. So much so that Bell begins to wonder if there are imitators, criminals using the name for the terror effect.
And then the murders begin, each one of a man more powerful than the last. As Bell discovers, to his dismay, the ultimate target may be the most powerful man of all.
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The Gangster receives praise for its thrilling action and engaging plot, having been noted as part of an exhilarating series featuring the character Isaac Bell. Set against the backdrop of New York, the story delves into crime and corruption with a focus on a formidable organisation posing a significant threat. Renowned authors and reviewers have commended the book for its captivating storytelling and its ability to keep readers on the edge of their seats.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9781405923842
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 23 February 2017
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 27.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 290g
Pages: 416
About the Author
Clive Cussler (Author) Clive Cussler was the author and co-author of a great number of international bestsellers, including the famous Dirk Pitt adventures, such as Celtic Empire; the NUMA Files adventures, most recently Fast Ice; the Oregon Files, such as Marauder; the Isaac Bell historical thrillers, which began with The Chase; and the recent Fargo Adventures, which lastly included Wrath of Poseidon. Cussler died in 2020. Justin Scott (Author) Justin Scott is the author of twenty-six novels, including The Shipkiller and Normandie Triangle, the Ben Abbot detective series, and five modern sea thrillers under his pen name Paul Garrison. He currently co-writes the Isaac Bell series with Clive Cussler. He lives in Connecticut.
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