The Christmas Train - David Baldacci Audiobook

Written by David Baldacci
Read by Tim Matheson
Format: MP3
Bitrate: 64 Kbps
Unabridged

Publisher: Hachette Audiobooks
Release date: November 1, 2004
Duration: 07:05:15

One of America’s most critically acclaimed storytellers; David Baldacci has enthralled millions with his popular novels. Showcasing his remarkable versatility, Baldacci gift-wraps a beloved holiday classic…

Disillusioned journalist Tom Langdon must get from Washington, D.C., to L.A. in time for Christmas. Forced travel by train, he is banned from flying after an argument with over-enthusiastic security personnel, 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.

Baldacci , dedicates this to “everyone who loves trains and holidays,” and the polished unabridged audio production, perfect for a long family car trip, employs plenty of musical accompaniment and evocative sound effects, from bells and whistles to conductors’ calls, to suit this intended tone.

His impressionistic prose and detailed descriptions of rail travel are nice, but what’s more notable is the silky smooth narration of television producer, director and actor Matheson. His energetic, distinctive renditions of the author’s quirky and humorous cast of characters—including a priest, a lawyer, a personal assistant, a tarot card reader and a singer—make up for Baldacci’s silly plot twists of reunited lovers, a thief on board the train and the avalanche that has “everyone contemplating their demise.”

A short story, Waiting for Santa, ends the recording and it is a tearjerker. Don’t skip it.