The hair-raising suspense of The General's Daughter... the wry wit of The Gold Coast...this is vintage Nelson DeMille at the peak of his originality and the height of his powers...Wounded in the line of duty, NYPD homicide cop John Corey is convalescing in rural eastern Long Island when an attractive young couple he knows is found shot to death on the family patio. The victims were biologists at Plum Island, a research site rumored to be an incubator for germ warfare.Suddenly, a local double murder takes on shattering global implications -- and thrusts Corey and two extraordinary women into a dangerous search for the secret of PLUM ISLAND....
Plum Island: John Corey Series, Book 1
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Nelson DeMille's narrative engine is one of the best in the business, and it chugs away in grand style in this story of buried treasure and biological warfare on a tiny spit of land off Long Island. As told by a wry, wounded New York City detective who is drafted to explore a couple of murders, Plum Island is a rich pudding of flavorful (if familiar) ingredients, including a ferocious storm at sea. Other DeMille epics in paperback include By the Rivers of Babylon, The General's Daughter, The Gold Coast, Spencerville, and Word of Honor.
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While investigating the murder of a young Long Island couple, an NYPD detective is stunned to find that they may have been involved in dealing genetically altered viruses. A 500,000-copy first printing.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Audio Cassette edition.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Audio Cassette edition.
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By R. Widdowson
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Format:Mass Market Paperback
Perfect thriller. DeMille knows how to write. His plots are complex, his characters are complicated and unpredictable, his dialogue rings true.
By Lawyeraau
TOP 50 REVIEWER
Format:Mass Market Paperback
This book was my first introduction to this author, and now I cannot wait to read each and everyone of his books! In this book, the author introduces NYPD homicide detective John Corey, who, having been seriously wounded in the line of duty, is convalescing at his uncle's home on Long Island's North Forth. When the local Police Chief asks for his assistance in the double homicide of two of Corey's friends, biologists who worked on Plum Island where a top secret government research facility exists, Corey begins an adventure of a lifetime.
Well-researched, this book is replete with interesting historical information about Long Island's North Fork, which is the heart of its wine country. The author weaves a compelling narrative filled with many twists and turns that will definitely keep the reader compulsively turning the pages of this well-written book. It is an exciting, intricately plotted thriller with fully fleshed characters and snappy dialogue. The main character, John Corey, is a tough talking, wise-cracking hero, with nerves of steel. An alpha male who takes no prisoners, Corey is an interesting and likable character, and one that the reader hopes will appear in another of the author's novels. I was thrilled to discover that this character appears in a number of subsequent novels by this author.
Those who enjoy mysteries, police procedurals, and thrillers will simply love this book!
Well-researched, this book is replete with interesting historical information about Long Island's North Fork, which is the heart of its wine country. The author weaves a compelling narrative filled with many twists and turns that will definitely keep the reader compulsively turning the pages of this well-written book. It is an exciting, intricately plotted thriller with fully fleshed characters and snappy dialogue. The main character, John Corey, is a tough talking, wise-cracking hero, with nerves of steel. An alpha male who takes no prisoners, Corey is an interesting and likable character, and one that the reader hopes will appear in another of the author's novels. I was thrilled to discover that this character appears in a number of subsequent novels by this author.
Those who enjoy mysteries, police procedurals, and thrillers will simply love this book!
By Vahania63
Format:Mass Market Paperback
This is my first book by Nelson DeMille and what a pleasant surprise it was. This is one of the best examples of great mistery novels. It has everything: great suspense, good character development, main character NYC detective John Corey is very likable and could be easily identified with, a lot of humor, etc. It's also quite informative on the some subjects that are related to the plot. If anything, I was a little surprised to read some other reviews saying that the first part of the book was a little boring and the last two pages is where the most action takes place. I actually found first part to be the most suspenful and thought that whole sea adventures didn't need to be covered in so many pages. Still, great mistery novel that is highly recommended to all mistery fans. I am looking forward to other books by this writer.
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A Real Plum of a read.
Another DeMille nail biter, a great read.Full of great quips, humour and characters. Very adventurous and exciting and somewhat frightening thinking of the possibilites of events... Read more
Published 18 months ago by John Gallagher
3.0 out of 5 stars
An intriguing murder mystery...
This is my 3rd book by this author. This one features the witty NYPD detective John Corey who is trying to solve the murder of two government scientists. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Pat the cat
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Slightly below average
Not sure how this one made #1 on The New York Times Bestseller list. The press reviews peg this as a fast-paced, mind-twisting suspense thriller with biting wit; I found it... Read more
Published 19 months ago by freeps
4.0 out of 5 stars
Interesting who dunnit
Fun novel. Great summer read. A few surprises. If you like Nelson Demille, you will really enjoy this novel. I recommend this book to everyone
Published 20 months ago by David Solomon
5.0 out of 5 stars
keeps you guessing!
This is my first book by Nelson DeMille and what a pleasant surprise it was. This is one of the best examples of great mistery novels. Read more
Published on July 4 2004
5.0 out of 5 stars
The book's beauty lies in the details.
I have attempted to read this book on many occassions but somehow I have never been able to get past a certain point with all of the details. Read more
Published on April 11 2004 by Isabella
4.0 out of 5 stars
A fun read
This was fun. The main character (John Corey) is an over-confident wise-guy detective who thinks he's God's gift to women. His arrogance is funny. Read more
Published on Jan 28 2004
5.0 out of 5 stars
A ripping read and wonderful murder mystery! Great!
"Plum Island" is probably my favorite detective novel of all time. No surprise here: DeMille is my favorite author, and in Plum Island he does not let us down. Read more
Published on Jan 15 2004 by Roger J. Buffington
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good murder mystery
Ok, I have to sound sexist here, but I don't mean too. I enjoy DeMille's works a lot more than I do the several mystery books I've reviewed by women authors. Read more
Published on Sep 28 2003 by Michael Bird
4.0 out of 5 stars
Well-executed, Interesting - but not Outstanding
Well-executed, Interesting - but not Outstanding
Having thoroughly enjoyed DeMille's _Lion's Game_, what better book to read than to catch up on the prequel? Read more
Published on Sep 18 2003 by D. Ross
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