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The Gangster Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Clive Cussler (Author), Justin Scott (Author), Scott Brick (Narrator),
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Isaac Bell is back in this thrilling new novel from the number-one New York Times best-selling grand master of adventure, 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, and, as Bell discovers to his dismay, the ultimate target may be the most powerful man of all.

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  1. Listening Length
    9 hours and 40 minutes
  2. Author
    Clive Cussler, see all
  3. Narrator
    Scott Brick
  4. Audible release date
    March 1, 2016
  5. Language
    English
  6. Publisher
    Penguin Audio
  7. ASIN
    B01AAXQB4K
  8. Version
    Unabridged
  9. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Listening Length 9 hours and 40 minutes
Author Clive Cussler, Justin Scott
Narrator Scott Brick
Whispersync for Voice Ready
Audible.com Release Date March 01, 2016
Publisher Penguin Audio
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B01AAXQB4K
Best Sellers Rank #27,774 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#315 in Action Thriller & Suspense Fiction
#822 in Crime Thrillers (Audible Books & Originals)
#1,573 in Mystery Action & Adventure

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Jeffrey T. Munson
5.0 out of 5 stars A Fine Addition To The Isaac Bell Series
Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2016
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Isaac Bell returns in Clive Cussler's new book, "The Gangster".

The setting is New York City, circa 1906. Italian immigrants make up a large portion of the labor work force. But an organization known as the "Black Hand" has been terrorizing the immigrants. These ruthless people use extortion, kidnapping, blackmail, and sabotage to get what they want. The immigrants eventually turn to the Van Dorn agency for protection. Isaac Bell, the Van Dorn's #1 detective, is put on the case of protecting the immigrants while at the same time tracking down the leaders of the "Black Hand". Soon, a crack squad of Van Dorn detectives is on the job watching over the immigrants.

But even Isaac Bell can't be prepared for what's in store, for the notorious "Gangster" who is in charge of the "Black Hand" has his sights set much higher than lowly immigrant workers. Events have been set in motion so that even President Teddy Roosevelt might be in danger. It's up to Isaac and his group of detectives to find out who the "Gangster" is before it's too late.

I'm a big fan of the Isaac Bell series, and I've read each book. "The Gangster" maintains the tradition of the previous books, combining historical fiction along with a strong plot and true-to-life characters. The action is fast-paced and doesn't let up until the last page. Highly recommended.
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4.0 out of 5 stars This book is a "must read!"
Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2016
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The Isaac Bell series by Clive Cussler and Justin Scott is great reading! "The Gangster" is set in turn-of-the-20th Century New York City wherein the authors weave a story taking the reader into the Tammany Hall scandals, the rise of the Mafia and politics surrounding the Italian immigrant labor and early Irish gangs. Within this setting, Isaac Bell, a super sleuth in the Van Dorn Detective Agency, sets out to solve murders, missing money, graft, corruption and a threat on the life of Theodore Roosevelt. It is fast-paced action and written in such a way that you feel a part of the early 1900s and the bustling growing city of New York. It is an excellent use of history, fable and good versus evil resulting in a book you just cannot put down. I highly recommend the book to those who like a good adventure, great detective work and authors who are able to put the reader into the story.
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William D. Curnutt
5.0 out of 5 stars So how did Isaac Bell get his start?
Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2016
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In this the latest of the Isaac Bell series we have a look back to how it all began. The story begins with Isaac at college and with he and his friends having a bit of fun by borrowing a Locomotive. For "wealthy" "Socialite" students they have a penchant for doing things that could get them in a bit of trouble and possibly bring some shame to their family names. But, Isaac is smart and cunning.

Skip forward eleven years and we find Isaac in his early years as a Van Dorn Detective. He is working his way into the heart of Mr. Van Dorn while solving many a case. In this book he will take on the Italian Mofia who are terrorizing Italian Immigrants and holding them up for ransom, extortion, whatever you want to call it.

Isaac must convince Mr. Van Dorn to allow him to put together a special squad, the "Black Hand" squad to try and quell the extortion and violence that is befalling the Italian community.

In another great show of writing the story will develop, characters will be explained and described in detail and "Fact" will blend with "Fiction" in a way that is fun, entertaining and uncanny.

Enjoy this next adventure of Isaac Bell, or should we say maybe one of the first adventures?
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Bob Bishop
5.0 out of 5 stars Bell takes the Gangster
Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2023
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Good novel. Many twists and turns. Fun following Branco and his escapes from Issac. Bell is invincible. Other Van Dorn detectives are human
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Lois Fisher
3.0 out of 5 stars Goes On Too Long
Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2023
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Isaac Bell is my favorite hero of Clive Cussler's many creations. The history contained in these novels is always terrific. A private detective from the turn of the century is a delight. But this novel wasn't great. Oh, it has Teddy Roosevelt center stage (and every time he uttered, "Bully!" all I could think of was Teddy in the hysterical old, old movie classic, "Arsenic & Old Lace). But the story of the Italian gangster dragged on forever. I was tired of Branco about 1/3rd of the way through the novel. And Isaac's speed demon rushing from train-to-train didn't help the plot along. Just made it longer. For fans of the series only.
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TommyT73
4.0 out of 5 stars Another Good Potboiler in this Series
Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2016
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Another turn-of-the-century (the 20th, that is) potboiler from Scott and Cussler. Some of the situations are a bit far-fetched, but the settings and descriptions of late Gilded Age lifestyles of the rich and notorious are well done. Working in the monumental New York City water supply project loans historical credibility. I suspect that adding some of the "New York City Runs Rampant Over Upstate" politics that created Ashokan Reservoir and secured the aqueduct right-of-way might have increased the credibility, but only to political history junkies like me. Nice read and a good fit in the series timeline.
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Keith Crosier
5.0 out of 5 stars My purchase
Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2024
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Very pleased with my purchase. Thanks
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Pete Di Lallo, Lake Forest, CA
5.0 out of 5 stars Like all of Clive Cussler's novels it is excellent and ...
Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2016
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Like all of Clive Cussler's novels it is excellent and impossible to put down. I especially liked it because it deals with Italian immigrants in New York in. the early years of 1900...my dad was from Italy and came to Ellis island at that time period or maybe a bit later and worked in the N.Y. subways when he arrived...It's not only a fun novel to read but creates a bit of historical fiction that I love...go for it even if you're not Italian and maybe Irish...
p.. my dad moved to Montreal a bit later where I was born and I am ever so thankful that he moved our family to California when I was a kid to escape those harsh winters and get back to a Mediterranean climate. You will enjoy this novel as it also gives a good and very interesting story of politics and architectural insights of the building of early skyscrapers during those early NY years. I highly recommend this novel and whether or not you like Clive you're sure to love it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars As described
Reviewed in Canada on October 11, 2022
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As described
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 1, 2023
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Good read could not put it dowa
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great stories
Reviewed in Germany on December 11, 2021
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I have yet to read this novel, at least I am not certain whether or not I have read it. I read all of Clive Cussler’s books and find each series excellent. From the Issac Bell series set in the early 1900’s to the Oregon files set on a highly modernized ship equipped with all the latest toys. And I have discovered that each of his stories weaves into the story an abundant amount of historical facts as well as locations, and often there are actual historical people included in the story. His novels are an excellent means of catching up on history. I’ve a history buff and have discovered that there are always historical persons and data weaved into each story that I was not aware of. I love his books and have read most of his series. I have read so many that I now find it advantageous to make a list of all those that I have read to keep from repeating them, which may be the case with “The Gangester”. You will enjoy all of his novels. The only gripe I have with his works is that his main characters seem almost indestructible (smile).
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VladTepes
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant as always
Reviewed in Australia on June 9, 2019
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All fans of Isaac Bell will find plenty here to keep them enthralled. A rollicking yarn with the usual ingredients,and a bit more as well. Loved t.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good read
Reviewed in India on June 23, 2016
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A good Isaac Bell novel after a couple of duds. Plotting is nice, the speed is good and the thrills are there, though the villain is disclosed early on. But overall I personally feel that the Isaac Bell series has hit a roadblock and I probably will not pick up another book in this series again.
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