Isaac Bell Books in Order
Explore the Isaac Bell series by Clive Cussler in order, with short summaries, series background, and the best place to start reading.
Last updated: December 26, 2025
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Publication Order
13 books
Clive Cussler The Sea Wolves
by Clive Cussler
2022
In the early days of World War I, Isaac Bell is sent to confront German agents operating on American soil. The investigation leads to U-boats, sabotage, and a deadly plan that could pull the United States into war before it’s ready.
The Saboteurs
by Clive Cussler
2021
With war looming, Isaac Bell hunts a group of saboteurs targeting industry and transport at the worst possible time. The case pushes him through factories, rail lines, and back-channel plots as he races to stop a coordinated strike.
The Titanic Secret
by Clive Cussler
2019
A string of mysterious deaths leads Isaac Bell to a hidden invention with huge consequences—and a connection to the era’s most famous ship. Racing against powerful interests, Bell must uncover the secret before it vanishes into the Atlantic.
The Cutthroat
by Clive Cussler
2017
A terrifying criminal with a taste for spectacle draws Isaac Bell into a pursuit that turns deadly across land and sea. Bell has to connect scattered clues, protect vulnerable targets, and stop the cutthroat before the next strike becomes a public catastrophe.
The Gangster
by Clive Cussler
2016
A ruthless crime boss expands his reach just as Isaac Bell is pulled into a case of blackmail, violence, and political influence. As the Van Dorn Agency closes in, Bell must survive a war fought in shadows and street corners.
The Assassin
by Clive Cussler
2015
A planned assassination could reshape the country, and Isaac Bell is hired to stop it before the shooter gets close. With false leads everywhere, Bell has to find the real target—and the real reason—before a single bullet changes history.
The Bootlegger
by Clive Cussler
2014
Prohibition-era smuggling and corruption pull Isaac Bell into a case where the crime is obvious—but the mastermind isn’t. Following the money from speakeasies to backrooms, Bell races to stop a bootlegging empire that’s buying power by the barrel.
The Striker
by Clive Cussler
2013
A wave of violence aimed at industry and labor puts Isaac Bell on the trail of a dangerous agitator. Investigating strikes, sabotage, and political manipulation, Bell must prevent a single attack from turning into a national breaking point.
The Thief
by Clive Cussler
2012
A brilliant criminal known for impossible thefts draws Isaac Bell into a chase that spans continents and criminal empires. As the heists escalate, Bell realizes the theft is only the first move in a much larger plot.
The Race
by Clive Cussler
2011
When a groundbreaking auto race becomes a target for sabotage, Isaac Bell is hired to protect the drivers and the prize. The road turns violent fast, and Bell must unmask the attacker before the finish line becomes a killing field.
The Spy
by Clive Cussler
2010
A national-security threat forces Isaac Bell into a shadow game of deception and double agents. Tracking a mysterious spy across cities and rail lines, he races to uncover the real plan before it undermines the country at a critical moment.
The Wrecker
by Clive Cussler
2009
A string of sabotage and high-society crime tests Isaac Bell’s instincts as he hunts the ‘Wrecker,’ a villain who can cripple industries with a single strike. With the Van Dorn Agency under pressure, Bell has to stop the next hit before it lands.
The Chase
by Clive Cussler
2007
In 1906, young detective Isaac Bell is sent to stop a bank robber and turns up a larger criminal scheme. As the case becomes a cross-country pursuit, Bell has to outthink a mastermind who always stays one step ahead.
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