Most of the action takes place in 1902, but Bell is unable to get to the bottom of the trouble.

In 1912 several new leads develop, enabling Bell to pursue who he believes is responsible.

The Striker was on the USA Today best seller list for nine weeks, starting in March 2013.

[2] Publishers Weekly also liked the book, saying, "The action flows swiftly, and the authors do a good job depicting the work conditions and the class warfare of the time.

The review from this organization said, "Whether careening down a mineshaft or aboard a churning, bomb-laden steamboat on the Monongahela, this thriller keeps readers enthralled from start to finish.