“You will all remain seated. Anyone who tries to get up, or even moves, will be shot. There will be no further warning. If you move you will be killed…”
Four men seize a New York City subway train, and hold its passengers hostage. The identities of the hijackers are unknown. Their demands seem impossible. Their threats are real. Their escape would seem inconceivable. Only one thing is certain: they aren’t stopping for anything. “Chillingly real.”–Newsweek
“A cliff-hanger.”–The New Yorker
“Harrowing, terrifying, and so, so good.”–Business Week
Hijack a New York subway, hold 16 passengers hostage, collect a million dollars ransom from New York City--then implement a daring escape plan. What a caper! THE TAKING OF PELHAM 123 is presented, for the most part, as a narrative that delves into the thoughts and fears of the crooks, hostages, cops, and subway authorities involved. The novel was originally published in 1974, the era of Black Power, the antiwar movement, and the emerging sexual revolution, and these trends are reflected in the story and characters. Mark Bramhall is a master of modulation who provides just the right tone and pace to give listeners real insights into the lives and characters of the people caught up in this tragic affair. His cover-to-cover narration is smooth, engaging, and genuine. T.J.M. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award (c) AudioFile 2009, Portland, Maine
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