In Victorian England, where the police are a recent innovation, and nothing is as it seems, one gentleman has a plan: rob a moving train of 12,000 pounds in gold. This man is Edward Pierce, and Michael Crichton proves his versatility by taking the reader into the dark, criminal underworld of London. The story of Pierce's planning and execution of the robbery is packed with vivid descriptions and fascinating historical facts about the period. The characters have both depth and appeal, and the plot is never dull for a moment. Written with the robber as the protagonist, the reader finds himself sympathizing with the criminals and despising the police who are out to catch Pierce. Readers of Crichton's sci-fi thrillers may be disoriented by the change of scenery, but The Great Train Robbery is an excellent novel that should appeal to anyone looking for a fast, exciting read.

RELEASE NOTES:

Bookrelay - On its way to Phoenix, AZ

received in the mail from perryfran of Rockville, Maryland in a book relay on bookrelay.com.

Thank you, perryfran.

Bookray shipping list:
fairydustwings (West Carollton, Ohio)
Silvia-pco (Murtosa, Aveira, Portugal) <--rec'd 11/07

I got a little carried away when bookrelay.com existed and accumulated more books than I can read. Therefore, I have organized a little bookray for this book and I have mailed this book to fairydustwings of West Carollton, Ohio to start off this bookray.

I hope all members of the bookray enjoy this book.

Just got this in the mail. I am excited to get reading it!! Thanks!!

Arrived! Thanks for sharing!