The Edge

Rating:
Summary: The concept was promising.
Review: At this point I have 30 or so Francis novels, and though some are better than others, this was the first to truly let me down. The premise is wonderful, but really goes nowhere, and soon the novel is awash with unintresting bit players whos outlines are very vague. The protaginist, Tor Kelsy, is intresting at first, but he to becomes leaden and unintresting for much of the novel. I would have given this title even less than 3 stars had the concept not been so fresh, and the burgeoning romance between Tor and his leading lady not been so touching. A mystery set on a train, given that the story must fit a certain schedule, should race along. This novel starts fast, then becomes mired in boing and unreal plot developments. If you are an ardent Francis fan, then you need this for your collection. If lookong for a mystery as a passing fancy, Mr.Francis has 40 or so better novels to help pass your time

Rating:
Summary: Outstanding as book on tape
Review: Great stuff, keeps me looking forward to being stuck in traffic so I can listen longer! Narrator does an excellent job. The plot and characters and twists and turns keep things moving -- in the unabridged version! Enough description to set scenes but not enough to bog things down.

Rating:
Summary: One of His Best!
Review: If you ever wanted to know what it's like as an undercover operative, this is an excellent example. The main charactor is very convincing in both his means and his methods. That's all. Just give it try and see if you agree.