Just finished my second Isaac Bell book by Clive Cussler. The Thief was great from start to finish. I enjoyed the plot, characters, and the "detective work" of Isaac Bell. The Bell novels are really refreshing for me. As I long time fan of Cussler's work, I was starting to get a little tired of what seemed to me to be the "same old, same old". There is something different about the Isaac Bell stories. They seem a little more fresh. Maybe it's the time period that the books are set in or the new characters. I 'm not sure. However, I am definitely entertained. Thanks to Mr. Cussler for yet another great character and set of adventures to enjoy. Don't worry Mr. Pitt, I'm not ready to set you adrift just yet. I am however ready to take another wild excursion with Mr. Bell!