The Race

A Deadly Game at the Dawn of Aviation

The Race by Clive Cussler is a high-flying historical thriller set against the exhilarating backdrop of America’s first coast-to-coast air race in 1910. Full of sabotage, suspense, and sky-high stakes, this Isaac Bell adventure pits the famed detective against a ruthless killer who will stop at nothing.

The Prize Is Glory — But the Cost May Be Lives

Newspaper tycoon Preston Whiteway is offering a massive cash prize for the first aviator to fly across America in under fifty days. He’s backing the daring and glamorous pilot Josephine Frost — a woman with both skill and courage. But Josephine’s life is in danger: she’s witnessed her husband, Harry Frost, commit murder, and now he’s out to silence her for good.

To keep Josephine safe, Whiteway hires Isaac Bell of the Van Dorn Detective Agency. But Frost has deep ties to the criminal underworld and allies in every city on the race route. As the competition takes off, so does a deadly chase filled with ambushes, espionage, and explosive confrontations.

A Thrilling Ride Through History

The Race is vintage Cussler — a masterclass in action, atmosphere, and intrigue. Perfect for fans of historical fiction, aviation drama, and pulse-pounding detective tales.