Lynn D. reviewed on
Tom Langdon, a weary and cash-strapped journalist, is banned from flying when a particularly thorough airport security search causes him to lose his cool. Now, he must take the train if he has any chance of arriving in Los Angeles in time for Christmas with his girlfriend. To finance the trip, he sells a story about a train ride taken during the Christmas season. Thereupon begins one of the most hilarious-and heartwarming-journeys ever told. Along the way, Tom encounters a ridiculous cast of characters, unexpected romance, and an avalanche that changes everyone's Christmas plans. As the mighty Southwest Chief chugs along, Tom learns what really makes the holiday special in a remarkable novel that will charm all who read it.
A couple of the beginning chapters were a tad boring but once the train got going --- so did the story, the characters, the plot --- a well written story with suspense, romance, mystery, comedy and just plain fun! This was nothing like the other Baldacci books Ive read and am so very glad I tried it!
A couple of the beginning chapters were a tad boring but once the train got going --- so did the story, the characters, the plot --- a well written story with suspense, romance, mystery, comedy and just plain fun! This was nothing like the other Baldacci books Ive read and am so very glad I tried it!
