November
13, 2004
Tom
Langdon is a journalist and a man determined to change the world. Although Langdon also has a bad temper, which erupts during
a security check at La Guardia Airport. Before the magistrate, Langdon receives stern warning, instructions to enroll in anger
management classes, and two-year banishment from all air carriers within the U.S.
Langdon
makes the best of his situation, using the opportunity to take the train to LA and write a story about it. However, his motivation
is much bigger than meeting his West Coast girlfriend Lelia Gibson for a holiday ski trip in Tahoe.
Once
on board readers will meet a fascinating cast. Such as Agnes Joe who loves trains. Drusella Pardoe a palm reader. Julie and
Steve who have eloped and planned their wedding while riding train. Father Kelly a retired Priest. Mark Powers a famous film
director and his entourage. And the one person Langdon would never have expected, Eleanor Carter, his one time girlfriend
and the one he let get away.
Things
heat up when Lelia decides to surprise Langdon – on the train no less! Bad weather also stirs things up along this adventure.
Thus, making one wonder, will the passengers make it home for the holiday?
Having
ridden on Amtrak a few times this book brought back fond memories of cross-country travel.
The Christmas Train is a wonderful
novel that is filled with humor, mystery, romance, adventure, as well as memorable characters that are sure to entertain and
not easily forgotten. David Baldacci has created an excellent heartwarming story, guaranteed to put spirit back into your
holiday season!
Reviewed
by Betsie
