The Christmas Train

David Baldacci

Nov 2002 · Sold by Grand Central Publishing

About this ebook

A journalist on a cross-country Christmas train scales the rugged terrain of his own heart in this New York Times bestselling holiday tale that inspired the Hallmark Hall of Fame original movie!

Disillusioned journalist Tom Langdon must get from Washington to Los Angeles in time for Christmas. Forced to travel by train, he begins a journey of rude awakenings, thrilling adventures, and holiday magic. He has no idea that the locomotives pulling him across America will actually take him into the rugged terrain of his own heart, as he rediscovers people's essential goodness and someone very special he believed he had lost.

David Baldacci's THE CHRISTMAS TRAIN is filled with memorable characters who have packed their bags with as much wisdom as mischief...and shows how we do get second chances to fulfill our deepest hopes and dreams, especially during this season of miracles.

Ratings and reviews

I loved this book so much. I grew up in the south (Alabama), riding trains to Chicago to visit my mom's families and my grandma.Trains have always been a fascination to me. We started out riding out of the beautiful building; the GM&O, then had to switch to the L&N. Now we only have the CSX which does not carry passengers. I sure wish my children and grandchildren were able to enjoy the adventure of riding on a train across this great country. Keep on writing. Thanks so much.

Baldacci is a brilliant conductor. He wrote so many colorful characters. Christmas Train is a clever mix of a train mystery and a romance story. Essentially this novel is Titanic on a train with a much happier ending. The third act will suck you in. I wouldn't actually read this on a train, though without spoiling anything I can't say why.

love all his books. can't put them down until I am finished. Dottie Newton, Georgia

About the author

DAVID BALDACCI is a global #1 bestselling author, and one of the world's favorite storytellers. His books are published in over forty-five languages and in more than eighty countries, with 150 million copies sold worldwide. His works have been adapted for both feature film and television. David Baldacci is also the cofounder, along with his wife, of the Wish You Well Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting literacy efforts across America. Still a resident of his native Virginia, he invites you to visit him at DavidBaldacci.com and his foundation at WishYouWellFoundation.org.