Book Summary and Reviews of The Insane Train by Sheldon Russell

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"Starred Review. Outstanding...Russell imbues even bit characters with personality, and presents a rough-edged view of the world that will be familiar to fans of classic hard-boiled writers such as Chandler and Hammett." - Publishers Weekly

"Russell's book is full of well-drawn characters...Readers who enjoy exploring out-of-the-way corners of history will like the details about railroads and care of the mentally ill in 1940s that the author has used to help set the stage." - Library Journal

"A fine crime novel made even richer with solid historical background." - Booklist

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