The thief
Title:
The thief
Author:
Cussler, Clive
Scott, Justin
ISBN:
9781405911740
Publication Information:
London : Penguin Books, 2013
Physical Description:
375 p. ; 18 cm
Series:
Isaac Bell adventure
Series Title:
Isaac Bell adventure
Abstract:
On the ocean liner Mauretania, two European scientists with a dramatic new invention are barely rescued from abduction by the Van Dorn Detective Agency's intrepid chief investigator, Isaac Bell. Unfortunately, they are not so lucky the second time. The thugs attack again-and this time one of the scientists dies. What are they holding that is so precious? Only something that will revolutionize business and popular culture-and perhaps something more. For war clouds are looming, and a ruthless espionage agent has spotted a priceless opportunity to give the Germans an edge. It is up to Isaac Bell to figure out who he is, what he is up to, and stop him.
Subject:
Bell, Isaac (Fictitious character) -- Fiction |
Private investigators -- Fiction |
Rescues -- Fiction |
Scientists -- Crimes against -- Fiction |
Summary:
On the ocean liner Mauretania, two European scientists with a dramatic new invention are barely rescued from abduction by the Van Dorn Detective Agency's intrepid chief investigator, Isaac Bell. Unfortunately, they are not so lucky the second time. The thugs attack again-and this time one of the scientists dies. What are they holding that is so precious? Only something that will revolutionize business and popular culture-and perhaps something more. For war clouds are looming, and a ruthless espionage agent has spotted a priceless opportunity to give the Germans an edge. It is up to Isaac Bell to figure out who he is, what he is up to, and stop him.