Plum Island (Hardcover)

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Amazon.co.uk Review
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 --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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Since The Charm School (1988), DeMiile's page-turning skills have only improved, peaking with The Gold Coast (1990), faltering on Spencerville (1994), and returning to form with this trip back to the Long Island venue of The Gold Coast. This time, DeMille limns not the Fitzgeraldian wealth of Oyster Bay but rather the North Fork's comfortably well-off - but less-fancy citizens. An NYPD homicide detective, John Corey, has moved into his uncle's fine digs overlooking Great Peconic Bay. Restlessly recuperating from wounds received in the line of duty, he's happy to answer the summons of the Chief of the Southold Town PD, an old friend, who hires him to consult on the double murder of Tom and Judy Gordon, biologists who worked on (nonfictional) Plum Island, the site of animal disease research for the Department of Agriculture. Were the Gordons murdered because they'd stolen some valuable new vaccine, or even a dreaded virus? They'd obviously far outspent their income, living high on the hog and buying a very expensive and speedy powerboat as well as an acre of bluff overlooking the bay. Had they been running drugs? Corey doesn't think so, although an ice chest missing from their boat points to something forbidden being hauled from Plum Island. He teams up with Beth Penrose, a Southold detective working her first homicide. Their visit to the Plum Island research facility and the Gordons' labs reveals only that the FBI and CIA have sanitized the place and have run up false information for public consumption. Corey also falls in with the star-crossed Emma Whitestone, a researcher of historic artifacts and an expert on Captain Kidd's lost treasure, which is thought to be buried somewhere nearby. Among the murder suspects is nasty viniculturalist Fredric Tobin, a smoothie who lures the ladies with champagne and Concorde jets. Heavy wisecracking keeps the fun flowing as DeMille cranks up a thrilling, entertaining plot. (Kirkus Reviews) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews   4 of 4 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars The best by far - in my opinion of course., 26 Oct 2005 By  Mr. K. Lunam-cowan "rooniusmaximus" (London) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    This review is from: Plum Island (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. Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)   3 of 3 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars DeMille doesn't disappoint ... , 6 Jun 2007 By  Lil Miss Klassy (London) - See all my reviews This review is from: Plum Island (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. Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)   3 of 3 people found the following review helpful: 4.0 out of 5 stars Meet the irresistible John Corey and you won't be disappointed!!!!, 24 May 2006 By  Clarence T. Henry "ct_henry" - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    This review is from: Plum Island (Paperback) 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. Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this) Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review › See all 18 customer reviews...		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 5.0 out of 5 stars 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 5 months ago by Lawyeraau 4.0 out of 5 stars "The meaning of life has not much to do with good and evil, right and wrong...It has to do with cutting the right deal." 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... Read more Published 8 months ago by Mary Whipple 4.0 out of 5 stars 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 Published 10 months ago by B. McCanna 5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant - best I've read for a while Picked this up at the airport on the way back from the US and read it cover to cover before landing back in the UK. Superb charactisations, well written, gripping, enjoyable. Read more Published on 17 May 2006 by Colin Ellis 5.0 out of 5 stars Laugh out loud I found the central character utterly hilarious and I was gripped by this book from the start. Plum Island and its follow up 'The Lions Game' are by far and away DeMille's best... Read more Published on 21 April 2006 by Mr. Ma Halliday 4.0 out of 5 stars Nice, but a bit long This was my third DeMille. I found Charm School and General's Daughter much more engaging. John Corey is entertaining, but you almost get bored with the book every once in a... Read more Published on 6 Jan 2004 by BESTER 5.0 out of 5 stars Cracking Another good book by DeMille, kept me interested right the way through, the descriptive text made me feel like i was actually there. Excellent. Published on 4 Mar 2003 5.0 out of 5 stars Wisecracking Whodunnit This was the second Nelson DeMille I bought after the excellent 'the Charm School' and I wasn't dissappointed. Read more Published on 4 Dec 2001 by Rosslock 3.0 out of 5 stars Second rate who-dunnit from a first rate writer Having read all of the authors books, i found this to be a slightly inferior product from a normally intelligent and witty writer. Read more Published on 8 Nov 2001 4.0 out of 5 stars Not his best, but still a page-turner Not Demille's best book to date but still a very good book. There were times when you both loved and loathed the main character. Read more Published on 9 Aug 2000 Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews › See all 18 customer reviews...

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