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Plum Island (Mass Market Paperback)

by Nelson DeMille (Author)
3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (191 customer reviews)
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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. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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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.
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5.0 out of 5 stars SIMPLY TERRIFIC!..., Feb 3 2009
By Lawyeraau (Balmoral Castle) - See all my reviews
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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!
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5.0 out of 5 stars keeps you guessing!, July 5 2004
By Vahania63 (Michigan United States) - See all my reviews
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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5.0 out of 5 stars keeps you guessing!, July 4 2004
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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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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 29 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

5.0 out of 5 stars If you read for fun, this is the one.
There's nothing better than picking up a book and reading for the simple pleasure of the entertainment. Read more
Published on July 28 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars great writer
DeMille is the best suspense writer out there. I read very little fiction because it doesn't hold my interest, but his books will keep you guessing until the end. Read more
Published on July 10 2003 by Stephanie S.

4.0 out of 5 stars great beach book
Nelson DeMille at his ultimate best. Will not disappoint. This book combines biological warfare with pirate treasure. Great book to bring along on the beach. Read more
Published on July 1 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars Plum Island Animal Disease Research center..sounds charming
Plum Island for me ranks as one of the best books in the Genre, and it is the kind of book I love to read. Read more
Published on Jun 30 2003 by Garrett Riley

5.0 out of 5 stars Just read it for the third time, keeps getting better
Nelson DeMille is the only author in America whose work I will buy in hardback sight unseen. He is the only author whose work I will read over and over again and seemingly enjoy... Read more
Published on Jun 23 2003 by Steve Weeks

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