The Train now Departing

Featuring the two novellas:The Train Now Departing and When The Mousetrap ClosesFull of suspense and surprise. These carefully written little gems showcase Grimes at her best.Library JournalGrimes has created a work of value here a book that expands her art her reputationand possibly her audience.The Richmond-Times DispatchAtmospheric and chillingGrimes [exhibits] a complete mastery of emotional nuance and [a] virtuoso treatment of the grayest coloration.The Commercial Appeal (Memphis TN)IntelligentMerits applause.The Toronto StarAs atmospherically evocative as [an] Edward Hopper painting.The Washington PostAn a cappella novella each note strong and noncompetitive.Los Angeles TimesGrimes 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 manThoughtful compelling even dark storiesfor readers more inclined toward investigating emotions than searching for armchair adventure.Booklist