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Derailed Hardcover – February 19, 2003

by James Siegel (Author)

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A fateful encounter with Lucinda, a married woman, on the Long Island Railroad leads to disaster for middle-class ad executive Charles Schine after a rendezvous at a sordid hotel leads to a brutal attack, blackmail, a would-be hitman, and murder. By the author of Epitaph. 20,000 first printing.

Print length

352 pages
Language

English
Publisher

Warner Books
Publication date

February 19, 2003
Dimensions

6.33 x 1.25 x 9.33 inches
ISBN-10

0446531588
ISBN-13

978-0446531580
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Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

There's an extraordinary amount of hype attached to this thriller, from a rave letter in the galley by Warner head Laurence J. Kirshbaum to an announced ad/ promo campaign of $500,000 and enthusiastic blurbs from Christopher Reich and, notably, James Patterson. The buzz is warranted: this story of a middle-class professional whose life goes incredibly, criminally awry is one of the most exciting thrillers in years. And why is a blurb from James Patterson notable? Because Siegel (Epitaph) seems to have learned at his feet. Like Patterson, Siegel is an ad man (a creative director at BBDO; and he, like Patterson, has created TV spots for his book) who mixes first- and third-person narration and knows how to reduce a thriller to its essence. Protagonist Charles Schine is also a Manhattan ad man, married, with a diabetic teen daughter; troubles at home and at work lead him to fall in lust with a sexy younger woman he meets on his commuter train, and finally to a hotel assignation that goes terribly wrong when an armed man bursts in, beats Charles and rapes his date, then blackmails Charles for a staggering amount of money. Charles tries to fight the blackmail by hiring muscle, a disastrous move that gets him into potentially dire legal trouble, as does his agreeing to participate in a company scam in a desperate bid to make back some of the blackmail money-and all that just takes readers into the middle of this terrific yarn, which will blindside them again and again with shocking but plausible twists. With its clean prose, high-velocity plotting and just the right amount of emotional shading darkening its sharply drawn characters, this novel is the bomb.
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Ad executive Charles Schine's descent into a nightmarish world of ex-cons, scam artists, and thugs couldn't have begun more idyllically. A brief encounter on a commuter train with a seductive woman named Lucinda Harris leads to an afternoon tryst in a shabby Manhattan hotel. But just as the two lovers are about to leave, a man named Vasquez bursts into the room, beats up Charles, repeatedly rapes Lucinda, and robs them both. Unable to go to the police, since both are married, they find themselves vulnerable to blackmail. Soon, Charles is forced to risk his job, his marriage, and the health of his diabetic daughter in a battle of wits with a man who seems always one step ahead of him. Written with psychological insight and exceptional skill by an author whose debut (Epitaph) was nominated for a Shamus Award for Best First Novel, this is a riveting story in which the prose glides as effortlessly as Charles's descent into hell. The immensely satisfying plot is marked by multidimensional characters, a highly original structure, an ever more gripping duel, and authentic details that range from prison life to a diabetic's struggle for survival. Expect demand, as the publisher has planned a half-million-dollar advertising campaign. Enthusiastically recommended for all public libraries.
--Ronnie H. Terpening, Univ. of Arizona, Tucson
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product details

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Warner Books; First Edition (February 19, 2003)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 352 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0446531588
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0446531580
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.27 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.33 x 1.25 x 9.33 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #1,512,669 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Customers find the story intriguing and believable. They describe the book as a phenomenal thriller with great storytelling and original plots. Readers appreciate the fast pacing and find it an easy read that keeps them engaged. They also find the character development interesting and fun to discuss with friends afterward. Overall, customers find the book entertaining and enjoyable to read.

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Customers find the story intriguing and engaging. They appreciate the believable plot and fast-paced storytelling that keeps them guessing until the end. The book is described as gripping and perfect for mystery lovers, with a satisfying ending.

"...Yes, you do have to pay attention, but this is such a great story, you just escape. Its so fun to read, and you miss it when your done reading...." Read more

"...The story does keep you wanting more and it kept me up at nights wanting to finish the book. I wanted to know what happened next...." Read more

"...you guessing, but it doesn't have to just because of the intriguing nature of the story...." Read more

"...The beginning development was very believable, and a sympathetic character emerged. I liked the author's writing style immediately--he is FUNNY!..." Read more

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Customers enjoy the book's pacing. They find it fast-paced and engaging, keeping them turning the pages.

"...is that it doesn't leave you wondering whats going to happen, it moves very quickly, and the twists and surprised come when you least expect them...." Read more

"...It's what makes you keep turning the pages. The longing to know what is going to happen next...." Read more

"...Siegel�s prose is fast, tight, and riveting, with just enough non-linearity to keep the reader on the edge...." Read more

"Good Read Fast Paced. This should Have an R Rating. Gratuitous sex and violence. The story was good fast paced and loaded with tension...." Read more

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Customers like the character development. They say it's interesting and fun to discuss with friends after reading.

"...The beginning development was very believable, and a sympathetic character emerged. I liked the author's writing style immediately--he is FUNNY!..." Read more

"...Yet despite the leanness, characters and settings are fully developed and wholly credible...." Read more

"You won't be able to put this one down. Interesting character development and fun to discuss with your friends afterward." Read more

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"...Probably 3 1/2 stars worthy. Not a masterpice, but entertaining." Read more

"...Derailed is great fun. Make a big pot of coffee before you begin, get comfortable, and start the book that will keep you wide-eyed all night!..." Read more

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Jill C. Guenther

'Derailed - A PERFECT book for mystery lovers!

Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2004

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My Mom recommended this book to me and she said everyone who had read it just said, "You HAVE to read it to understand"!

And that is what I say in the review.

In the first chapter of the book, it didn't completely grab me, but I was a little intrigued, and then little by little, it got

to the point where I couldn't put it down, because you needed to keep reading.

This books has SO many twists, ones that I NEVER would have

guessed and truthfully just got better and better. When you are done reading this book, you are so glad your life is

boring!

But thats why this book is SO good, its about a nice guy, who led a nice life, and then in one minute after making a decision, it completely changes his life irrecovably.

The best thing about this book is that it doesn't leave you wondering whats going to happen, it moves very quickly, and the twists and surprised come when you least expect them. I'm being vague about WHAT the story is about, but I will say it starts with a man having a brief affair, he thinks just a one tine thing, and he feels the usual guilt and pleasure, but that is the ONLY normal thing that happens, its what happens as a result of this affair, but would certainly make a man go home and hug his wife. You don't really dislike the guy who had the affair, and after a while, you truly hope he will be okay.

This book is being made into a movie with Jennifer Anniston, and

Clive I can't remember his last name, but hes a good looking

English actor and hes great for this role. This book is really one of those books that you WILL recommend to anyone who like to and no matter how different your tastes may be in reading, this is a universal books, that I have not heard ONE negative review from.

This is one of those rare books that all people find fascinating, and it also is one when just when you think, Ok, I know whats going to happen and then it goes in a completely differnt direction. Yes, you do have to pay attention, but this is such a great story, you just escape. Its so fun to read, and you miss it when your done reading. To me, thats

the kind of books you WANT to read.

Pure enjoyment! Pass this one to your friends, anyone who likes a good book. As I said, about 10 people read t his before me and everyone LOVED it!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND A REALLY HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Jill C. Guenther

artnjill@earthlink.net

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Page Turner...Quick Read

Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2005

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I have never read Siegel, nor had I heard of this book until they made it a movie. I have to admit I have struggled with what rating to give this book. I didn't feel it deserved 5 stars, but not sure it deserves 4 either. I read it in 2 days, so it kept me wanting more. It must be a good book, right?

Some of the "scenes" were a little too graphic and descriptive. It sometimes felt as if I were reading a screenplay instead of a novel. Since they made this into a movie, I wonder if that was the author's intention. The story line sometimes makes you want to scream at the main character and ask him what he is thinking. Sometimes it is a bit much to watch the character continuously do stupid things that you know no one would do in real life, but for the sake of the story he has to. Some of the chraracters are not important, but we spend time getting to know them anyway.

The story does keep you wanting more and it kept me up at nights wanting to finish the book. I wanted to know what happened next. Although some of the writing is too graphic and some of the language is inappropriate and not at all necessary to further the story, it was a good book. Probably 3 1/2 stars worthy. Not a masterpice, but entertaining.

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you won't be able to stop

Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2006

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