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Really enjoyed following Hal and his new friends on this train journey across North America. Intriguing mystery (though I actually had this one figured out from pretty early on) and lots of fascinating details about magic as well as the descriptions of the train journey, this is a great sequel and I'm looking forward to continuing this series.

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5.0

M G Leonard is rapidly becoming an automatic favourite and I’m so glad I’m at the start of another new epic series of hers. (Also will read every book Sam Sedgeman does in auto from now on!).

I came straight from ‘The Highland Falcon’ book and launched into this one because these both are both so enjoyable and SO easy to read and enjoy. You get swept up into the story, excited to have another adventure with Hal and intrigued to see what he’s going to get up to this time.

I also love the vibes of these books and nothing can be better than getting sat comfy, putting on a train ambience on YouTube (I even found some following a similar route to Hal from Chicago to Emeryville and it really helped with further immersion as I listened to the audiobook!) - it’s the perfect stand in for if you can’t get on a train yourself and consume the book!

I mean, double decker trains?! Madness for a U.K. reader - my mind was blown. I loved the aspect of bringing US travel to us Brit’s and it was a great lesson in how things can differ across countries.

Hal meets more friends and sees more amazing sights upon the California Comet. There’s only the slight aside of a kidnap aboard which, for this young detective, is the perfect opportunity to build on his experience following a previous jewel thievery!

So quickly made my way through this and have rapidly requested the rest from my library so I can keep the momentum going.

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adventurous emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

angesquires's review against another edition

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adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

waddlealot's review against another edition

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adventurous funny mysterious fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

stegobookosaurus's review against another edition

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adventurous lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Another bag of trains, sleuthing and friendship. I'm in love with this series and Uncle Nat.

Perfect for anyone needing a little escape for the day. Adult or kid.

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