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The Great Train Robbery

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Paperback, 368 pages
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United States, 1 November 2002

One of Crichton's classic thrillers--the "New York Times" bestseller which was the basis for the 1979 film adapted and directed by the author--is reissued with a new look. In 1855 London, a group of thieves plan a daring robbery of gold bullion cargo aboard a mighty steam locomotive as it speeds along the English countryside. Reissue.


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One of Crichton's classic thrillers--the "New York Times" bestseller which was the basis for the 1979 film adapted and directed by the author--is reissued with a new look. In 1855 London, a group of thieves plan a daring robbery of gold bullion cargo aboard a mighty steam locomotive as it speeds along the English countryside. Reissue.

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9780060502300
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0060502304
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10.7 x 2.3 x 17.3 centimetres (0.18 kg)

About the Author

Michael Crichton (1942-2008) was the author of the bestselling novels The Terminal Man, The Great Train Robbery, Jurassic Park, Sphere, Disclosure, Prey, State of Fear, Next and Dragon Teeth, among many others. His books have sold more than 200 million copies worldwide, have been translated into forty languages, and have provided the basis for fifteen feature films. He wrote and directed Westworld, The Great Train Robbery, Runaway, Looker, Coma and created the hit television series ER. Crichton remains the only writer to have a number one book, movie, and TV show in the same year.

Daniel H. Wilson is a Cherokee citizen and author of the New York Times bestselling Robopocalypse and its sequel Robogenesis, as well as ten other books. He recently wrote the Earth 2: Society comic book series for DC Comics. Wilson earned a PhD in Robotics from Carnegie Mellon University, as well as master's degrees in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics. He has published over a dozen scientific papers and holds four patents. Wilson lives in Portland, Oregon.

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Crichton (Eaters of the Dead) now takes us to Victorian England in this excellent adaptation of his 1975 novel. We follow charming Edward Pierce in 1955 as he moves between England's aristocrats and its criminal classes, planning the theft of a fortune in gold from a train. The story is well paced, with Simon Prebble's outstanding reading, and contains a number of interesting characters, from bankers to safecrackers, pickpockets, prostitutes, and petty thieves. Numerous plot twists hold the listener's interest nicely, while recounting Pierce's 1856 trial offers many humorous moments. Crichton includes extensive commentary on Victorian society, which nicely frames the tale and helps one understand the historical period. A first-class production; recommended for all Crichton fans and all audio collections.DStephen L. Hupp, Urbana Univ., OH Copyright 2000 Cahners Business Information.

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By Thomas on October 12, 2008
it is a good book that is very interesting. It gets a bit dull at points but is mostly an exciting book. A good read overall.
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By Simon on April 9, 2006
Man, Crichton actually makes you feel like you're there in Victorian era England - he even recreates the language which, while being difficult to read at times, certainly adds to the atmosphere; a big heist novel, a superb thriller, highly entertaining and suspenseful... Edward Pierce, the mastermind behind it all, wants 12,000 pounds sterling intended for funding the war in Crimea. Only, it's not going to be easy. It's being transported by steam train. It's being held in a safe that requires four keys to unlock it (too heavy to carry, to strong for any explosive material of the day). Peirce and his accomplic Robert Algar - along with the more than capable Mary - prepare for a year- and it's fascinating. As the actual heist gets under way, Crichton ratchets the tension up another notch. Highly reccomended...
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By John on January 22, 2006
A change of tune for Crichton: instead of a techno-thriller (as with Jurrasic Park), this page turner is set in Victorian London, among the crime scene. It's incredibly exciting, and historically informative without being dry or dull.
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