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The Striker
Historical adventure thriller
The Striker
Book 6 of the Isaac Bell series
384 pages · First published 2013
In 1902, young detective Isaac Bell goes undercover in a West Virginia coal mine to investigate suspected union sabotage, only to witness a deadly accident that convinces him someone is deliberately stirring up violence. Given just one week to prove his suspicions, Bell discovers that ruthless men are exploiting the bitter struggle between miners and industrialists for their own ambitions. As strikes, deadly attacks, and escalating unrest threaten to ignite a wider conflict, his investigation carries him from the coalfields of West Virginia to the industrial centers of Pittsburgh and New York. With innocent workers caught between powerful enemies, Bell must expose the conspiracy before the violence spirals beyond anyone's control. Perfect for readers craving a turn-of-the-century adventure filled with industrial intrigue, dangerous secrets, daring detective work, and high-stakes suspense.
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Deadly coal-mining accident, including child fatalities · Hazardous mining conditions and workplace injuries · Labor unrest, strikebreaking, and violent intimidation · Threats of lynching and mob violence · Gunfights, knife fights, and explosions · Physical assaults and deaths · Industrial sabotage and threats against workers and their families · Sustained danger and suspense
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Pennsylvania Maple Latte
Strong espresso and warming maple evoke Pennsylvania's industrial heartland as Isaac Bell follows a deadly conspiracy from the coalfields to Pittsburgh.
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- Stir the sweetener and spices into hot espresso, then add steamed milk.
- Garnish: Light dusting of cinnamon, optional.
- Glassware: Mug.
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Smoked Old Fashioned
For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
Rich bourbon and a curl of smoke evoke the coal-fired industries and dangerous labor conflicts Isaac Bell investigates in 1902.
What you'll need
- 2 oz bourbon
- 1/4 oz demerara syrup ↗
- 2–3 dashes aromatic bitters
- Ice
- Food-safe oak or cherry wood chips for smoking ↗
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- Stir bourbon, demerara syrup, and bitters with ice and strain over one large cube. Express an orange peel over the drink. Use a cocktail smoker with food-safe oak or cherry chips to fill the covered glass with smoke for 20–30 seconds, then uncover and serve.
- Garnish: Orange peel.
- Glassware: Rocks glass.
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