"A nineteenth-century version of The Sting...Crichton fascinates us."-- The New, York Times Book From the Inside FlapIn teeming Victorian London, where lavish wealth and appalling poverty live side by side, one mysterious man navigates both worlds with perfect ease. Rich, handsome, and ingenious, Edward Pierce charms the most prominent of the well-to-do as he cunningly orchestrates a masterpiece of crime -- the most daring train robbery of the century.Who would suspect that a gentleman of breeding could mastermind the daring theft of a fortune in gold? Who could predict the consequences of making the extraordinary robbery aboard the pride of England's industrial era, the mighty steam locomotive? Based on fact, as lively as legend, and studded with all the suspense and style of a modern fiction master, here is a classic caper novel set a decade before the age of dynamite -- yet nonetheless explosive....The Lost World, Jurassic Park, Congo, Disclosure , Rising Sun, and The Terminal Man, by Michael Crichton, are available on cassette from Random House AudioBooks (The Lost World is also available on compact disc). Sphere and The Andromeda Strain are available as Random House Price-Less Audios.About the AuthorMichael Crichton was born in Chicago in 1942. His novels includeTimeline,Jurassic Park, andThe Andromeda Strain. He was also the creator of the television series ER. One of the most popular writers in the world, his books have been made into thirteen films, and translated in thirty-six languages. He died in 2008. what books should i read in year The Great Train Robbery
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Carl D. BoothGreat story love all the history and slang0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great Adventure, Breathtaking fun!!!!By kubwell627I must start by saying Crichton is my favorite author. The great train robbery is very easy to get into, and hold's your interest through out. Crichton tells the story in a very unique way wherein he tells you facts about life in Victorian England, and then infuses that factoid with how it factors into the planning of the heist. The true story is of course sacrificed on the altar of entertainment, but I don't mind. If you have enjoyed his other books, or you enjoy reading true crime stories, or just like the history channel, I think you will love this book.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great quick readBy new york johnCrighton puts us into the England of the 1850's by using the vocabulary and slang of the time. I originally read the book not long after it was published and I can honestly say I enjoyed it more the second time around. If you saw and recall the film version you'll be amazed at how closely it followed the book. Crichton's word pictures and dialogue put the reader in the time and place perfectly and you'll find yourself rooting for the robbery to succeed despite all its obstacles and for the robbers to triumph. A fun read. Thoroughly enjoyable.