- Paperback: 592 pages
- Publisher: Little, Brown & Company; New edition edition (5 Feb 1998)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0316642398
- ISBN-13: 978-0316642392
- Product Dimensions: 23.2 x 15.4 x 4.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,654,067 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Homicide detective John Corey's convalescence on Long Island from a bullet wound is cut rudely short when his new neighbours are found shot dead on their patio. It doesn't take long for Corey to get involved, not least because the detective in charge of the case is single, blonde and female. The dead couple were leading research scientists at the top secret biological research site on nearby Plum Island, so the fear that their murders are bound up in a biological warfare plot adds an extra frisson to the case. But Corey doesn't buy this theory as readily as everybody else and within two days he has fallen out with his colleagues and fallen in love with someone else. His natural cop instincts lead him to investigate his own theories, and, well, the rest is history. It's a wisecracking American detective classic well told through the words of tough guy Corey. The plot ducks and dives in the most exhilarating of ways, and dialogue exchanges such as "I'm a credit to my gender"..."Only your gender would think so" typify the banter. Not a book to mull over, but then this type of fiction is always at its best when consumed in the same quick-fire way it is delivered. --Claire Allfree
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"Heavy wisecracking keeps the fun flowing as DeMille cranks up a thrilling, entertaining plot"
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Through my binoculars, I could see this nice forty-something-foot cabin cruiser anchored a few hundred yards offshore. Read the first page
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I picked up a copy of Plum Island whilst on holiday many moons ago and it was the first Nelson DeMille book I'd ever read. Being a fan of Jack Reacher, Harry Bosch and Alex Cross novels I instantly identified with John Corey.
Sure, he's a little more wisecracking than any of the other characters I mentioned above, but I loved him for it all the same.
So it was with great diappointment that I wnet on to read virtually everything else by Mr DeMille and, in my opinion, nothing else was as funny, smart and, yes sometimes, irreverent.
In my opinion (who else's could I give?) this is the best book that Nelson DeMille has written.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
After reading both Night Fall and Lion's Game, I had to read Plum Island. I found this one more refreshing in the sense that it doesn't focus on international terrorism; also, it was timely as I read it while the Pirates of the Carribean hoopla was on and so it kinda tied in! (Hope I didn't give anything away there)
A brilliant book, Corey's character one-liners never fail to make me laugh out loud. DeMille wrote a classic here; another must-read.
A brilliant book, Corey's character one-liners never fail to make me laugh out loud. DeMille wrote a classic here; another must-read.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Convalescing in the North Fork of Long Island, NYPD cop John Corey is asked by the local police chief to look into the murder of a young couple. The Gordons worked as scientists at Plum Island, a Government research site, on biological diseases such as Ebola and Anthrax. Could the Gordons' have tried to sell samples of the disease to the wrong people? Or could the answer be routed in the past, since Plum Island has a notorious history going back to the pirates who frequented it. Corey is definitely one of the wittiest characters I've ever come across. I love his flippant attitude. The pirate lore was fascinating, and I was totally surprised by the plot twist toward the end of the book. This will not be the last John Corey book I read.
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Published 2 months ago by lizzie
Good read
This is a great read! The way the author mixes history with a present day mystery is very clever. Love the John Corey character. Probably the bloke we would all like to be? Read more
Published 3 months ago by London boy
another Demille John Corey story
Only just discovered this author and am working my way through his books. Love the humour and tale telling although the outcome was predictable early on . Read more
Published 8 months ago by spirito
First Class Adventure from a Top Author
Plum Island marks the first appearance of NYPD homicide detective, John Corey. I have read most of Nelson DeMille's work over the years, including the later appearances of John... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Brett H
5 star quality thriller
I have just finished re-reading this book, some years after initially reading it, and found it fresh and every bit as gripping as the first time. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Richard Williams
A Thriller with Laughs? This is
If a thriller has to be 574 pages long - and I am not convinced - then Plum Island is probably about as good as it gets.
The detective is John Corey. Read more
The detective is John Corey. Read more
Published 12 months ago by G. M. Sinstadt
A Novel to Read and Re-Read
I first encountered Plum Island over 10 years ago, the first DeMille novel I read. I found it quite "unputdownable" and just the sort of novel to pick up just before a long haul... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Bibliophile
SIMPLY TERRIFIC!...
This book was my first introduction to this author, and now I cannot wait to read each and everyone of his books! Read more
Published on 3 Feb 2009 by Lawyeraau
"The meaning of life has not much to do with good and evil, right and...
Detective John Corey, recovering from serious gunshot wounds, is staying at his uncle's home on Long Island's North Fork when he is asked by the local police chief to help out on a... Read more
Published on 5 Nov 2008 by Mary Whipple
ONCE I HAD PICKED IT UP I JUST KEPT GOING
Having been extremely critical of "The Talbot Dynasty" I felt I had to praise this book by way of recompense. In fact, it's hard to believe they're both by the same author. Read more
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