Then it moves to the scene where Frost shot and killed Marco Celere, the Italian inventor who built the flying machine flew by his wife, Josephine Josephs Frost, who just loves to fly. This is because Frost, in his twisted mind, is jealous of Celere whom he suspects is Josephine's lover.
It's 1909, and the flying machine is in its infancy. Preston Whiteway, a wealthy newspaper publisher, comes up with the ultimate publicity stunt. He offers US$50,000 to the first flyer to cross America in 50 days. Whiteway has decided to sponsor Josephine Frost.
Bell has met Harry Frost and knows how devious and deadly he is. He realises he'll also be a target when Frost finds out he's protecting Josephine.
Before the race begins, Bell discovers that Celere’s body was never found and that the man was accused of stealing another plane designer’s inventions. Bell also learns that Frost is even more dangerous than first thought. He’s stashed his money in banks across the country for easy access, and very few know what he looks like. He also has friends in high and low places who will abet his murderous plans to repay favours. And if that’s not trouble enough, Whiteway falls in love with Josephine, and a saboteur emerges during the race and is determined to fix it so she wins.
This fourth instalment in the Isaac Bell series vividly recreates the thrill, fascination and excitement of the early days of flying. Although it lacks some of the investigative intensity of previous books, readers will still find themselves soaring through a breathtaking adventure across America that is populated with memorable characters, extreme danger, and dogged determination to thwart evil wherever it pops up.