Michael Crichton's The Great Train Robbery

There are many theories in the field of criminology that analyze the motivation of a criminal. Some individuals are inspired by the thrill of danger, welcoming the stimulation of a challenge. Undertaking a crime of this nature is exhilarating for this type of offender. Michael Crichton’s The Great Train Robbery, displays Edward Pierce’s unquenchable thirst for a challenging adventure, which entails his use of intellect, manipulation, and wealth to mastermind the greatest theft in Victorian times. The confidence Pierce has in his intellectual ability, stimulates his hunger to conquer the heist. When Richard Burgess informs Pierce of the change in the rules of the railway, Robert Agar and Miriam question Pierce’s continuation of the pull.