Four men take a New York City subway train hostage—along with all of its passengers. Their demands are simple: deliver $1 million, or the men will start killing hostages. Fast-paced and intensely psychological, this novel tells the story from the point of view of each of the hijackers—revealing each
The Taking of Pelham 123
- Book ID
- 126877586
- Publisher
- RosettaBooks
- Year
- 1973
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 471 KB
- Category
- Standards
- ISBN
- 0795333889
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✦ Synopsis
“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.
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