{"product_id":"the-train-now-departing-9780451203755","title":"The Train Now Departing","description":"Featuring the two novellas: \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Train Now Departing \u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eWhen \"The Mousetrap\" Closes\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Full of suspense and surprise. These carefully written little gems showcase Grimes at her best.\"--\u003cb\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Grimes has created a work of value here, a book that expands her art, her reputation--and possibly her audience.\"--\u003cb\u003eThe Richmond-Times Dispatch\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Atmospheric and chilling...Grimes  exhibits] a complete mastery of emotional nuance and  a] virtuoso treatment of the grayest coloration.\"--\u003cb\u003eThe Commercial Appeal (Memphis, TN)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Intelligent...Merits applause.\"--\u003cb\u003eThe Toronto Star\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"As atmospherically evocative as  an] Edward Hopper painting.\"--\u003cb\u003eThe Washington Post\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"An a cappella novella, each note strong and noncompetitive.\"--\u003cb\u003eLos Angeles Times\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Grimes once again demonstrates her keen eye for character. Both of these languidly paced novellas focus on middle-aged women who long for respite from their narrow, disappointing lives and find it, at least temporarily, in the company of a man...Thoughtful, compelling, even dark stories--for readers more inclined toward investigating emotions than searching for armchair adventure.\"--\u003cb\u003eBooklist\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMartha Grimes is the bestselling author of eighteen Richard Jury mysteries and also the acclaimed fiction \u003cb\u003eFoul Matter\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eCold Flat Junction\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eHotel Paradise\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eThe End of the Pier\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003eThe Train Now Departing\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Berkley Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50924008931602,"sku":"9780451203755","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_85bc3e41-8c02-4c93-a0c6-2ffd063c5c2f.jpg?v=1738967959","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-train-now-departing-9780451203755","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}