Nelson demille could hang honorary degrees and literary awards on the walls of his office. Demille and his family moved to long island when he was a child. A band of soldiers in its last month of service in vietnam goes out on a patrol through enemy territory with a female sniper in its path. Nelson demilles new book is a chilling read page six. Are you a very recent addict to nelson demilles books and looking for what to read next. Nelson demille is an american novelist who has written such books as the generals daughter, the gold coast and the john corey series. Nelson demille is the new york times bestselling author of twenty novels. Author nelson demille makes big announcement about his next novel.
It does not contain nelson demille s normal humour. Nelson demille, a long island author, is photographed inside his hotel suite at the mandarin oriental during his book tour on wednesday, september 25, 20. Thick, hardcover books that keep you engrossed through 900 pages. His novels include plum island, the charm school, and the gold coast. New listingthe lion by nelson demille 2010, hardcover first edition. Nelson demilles latest vietnam veterans of america. Nelson demilles most recent smash hit thriller, the panther, stars his returning hero, john corey, one of the most skilled antiterrorist. The book focuses on macs adventures in cuba, which is just 90 miles from key west. Author nelson demille bio and signed books vj books. Never fear, we are here to help you with a complete list of nelson demille books in order.
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The quest by nelson demille 20, hardcover for sale. Nelson demille is currently considered a single author. Nelson demilles thriller the cuban affair mixes acerbic travelogue, demented treasure hunt. Demille has rented this thirdfloor space with its serene view of the garden city librarys green lawn for at least five years. The author of 18 actionsuspense novels, a number of which have become new york times bestsellers, he is bestknown for his john corey series, which includes the following books plum island, the lions game, night fall, wild fire, the lion, the panther and radiant angel. Suddenly a terrible blast lights up the dark summer sky. I think that would be a great name for a dashing, buttkicking hero. He moved as a child with his family to long island. Army combat veteran daniel mac maccormick, now a charter boat captain, who is about to set sail on his most dangerous cruise. He has mostly written thrillers and crime fiction but he has delved outside of that with some nonfiction, albeit he tends to use pseudonyms when he does.
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Apparently nelson demille wrote the first version of this book back in 1975, and its. His novels include the deserter, written with alex demille, the cuban affair, radiant angel, plum island, the charm school. Author nelson demille on the panther and future books. Demilles most recent serial novels are written around the character of new york. So excited that nelson demille has a new book coming out i love all his books and im sure will like his new. Demilles most recent serial novels are written around the character of new york homicide detective john corey and explore the topic of terrorism on the american territory.
It was a good story, but there were a couple things that i did not care for more on that later. In this tense, riveting mind game, new york times bestselling novelist nelson demille delivers a suspenseful short story in the tradition of his classic military novels the generals daughter and word of honor. New signed nelson demille panther book 11 hc dj police detective novel thriller. Nelson demille and alex demilles top 5 espionage novels. John corey series in order nelson demille fictiondb. The title of this book is the quest and it was written by nelson demille. Nelson demilles new thriller mixes acerbic cuban travelogue with a demented treasure hunt. Im happy to say i finished the quest, by nelson demille, on schedule as i planned. A sweeping adventure thats equal parts thriller and love story, nelson demilles newest novel takes the reader from the wartorn jungles of. He was a first lieutenant in the united states army 196669 and saw action as an infantry platoon leader with the first cavalry division in vietnam. Center street first edition, first printing, mint, newunread in a. Demille has also written under the pen names jack cannon, kurt ladner, ellen kay and brad matthews. Nelson demille, the panther, signed, 1st edition, 1st printing. Plum island, the lions game, night fall, wild fire, and the lion.
He is the son of builder huron demille and his wife antonia panzera. His other new york times bestsellers include the charm school, word of honor, the gold coast, spencerville, the lions game, up country, wild fire. If youre writing a very literary book, you dont need anything more than a man returning, the way william manchester. Nelson demilles new book is a chilling read by cindy adams. An earlier, shorter version of the quest was published in paperback in 1975. Demille was born in new york city on august 23, 1943. His novels include the deserter, written with alex demille, the cuban affair, radiant angel, plum island, the charm school, the gold coast, and the generals daughter, which was made into a major motion picture, starring john travolta and madeleine. Nelson demilles newest novel takes the reader from the war torn jungles of ethiopia to. In 20, i rewrote the quest and doubled its length, making it, i hope, a far better. This story centers around 2 journalists frank purcell and henry mercado and a photographer vivian smith who are in ethiopia to cover the war that is going on per the books setting.
With one of the largest book inventories in the world, find the book you are looking for. Nelson richard demille was born in new york city on august 23, 1943 to huron and. Nelson richard demille born august 23, 1943 is an american author of action adventure and. It is a story of make believe okay fiction is all makebelieve in the style of indiana jones. John corey is my favorite nelson demille character but i think this may be my new favorite book of his. Books by nelson demille author of the generals daughter. Nelson richard demille born august 23, 1943 is an american author of action adventure and suspense novels.
The deep red walls of nelson demilles writing room are left over from the previous tenant and he hasnt gotten around to changing the color, even though he hates it. Now, in 20, he has rewritten it and doubled its length, without altering the main. Nelson demille talks about latest book, the quest, and tom. The book case is a story that features nelson demilles most famous and successful character, detective john corey, who has appeared in six demille novels. I knew that death benefits was a short story, but it took me all of about 10 minutes to read it, and i envision demille having cranked this one out in a couple of hours. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author.
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The quest by nelson demille 20, hc vg flat signed 5 out of 5 stars. Some great books, a few recent not so good, but his new book just released is. Nelson demille books on the booktopia nelson demille. Readers digest condensed books volum4 1988 by nelson demille, catherine cookson, richard martin stern, and joyce stranger and a great selection of related books, art. The story is set in 2015, before fidel castros death. Scott brodie series by nelson demille and alex demille 4. Includes biography, photos, bibliography, and contact information. Nelson demille books in order how to read nelson demille. The panther by nelson demille paperback, 20 for sale. However, if you were hoping that the authors next book would feature his series protagonist john corey, well, then youre in for a little surprise. Author nelson demille talks dan brown, ayn rand and his. Having sold nearly 50 million books worldwide in a 35year writing career, he is an author whose work has been converted into one hollywood hit and a. Nelson richard demille was born in new york city on august 23, 1943 to huron and antonia panzera demille.
With rippedfromtheheadlines appeal, an exotic and dangerous locale, and the hairpin twists and inimitable humor that are signature demille, the deserter is the first in a timely and thrilling new series from an unbeatable team of true masters. The book was adapted to a movie in 1999, with john travolta starring as the main character. Author nelson demilles complete list of books and series in order, with the latest. Nelson, if youre reading this, im really high on the name ryan. Nelson richard demille was born in new york city on august 23, 1943 to huron and antonia panzera demille, then moved with his parents to long island. By the rivers of babylon is amazing, an adventure story that also acts as a meditation on war and peace, a glimpse into battle strategy, a rumination on the israelipalestinian conflict and ot. Get the best deals on nelson demille 1st edition books when you shop the largest online. The book stewed in your mind for a while after you got back.
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