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Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
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Label: Grand Central Publishing
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Page Count: 608
Printing Date: April 01, 2001
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Release Date: April 01, 2001
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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.
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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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Shock and Awe. This book keeps it interesting, the slang, dirt, suspense and all around good concept this book is a sure read for people who boht love to read and those who don't, you just have to read the very first 2 pages to be hooked.
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Plum Island is a book you will not be able to put down. The introduction of the character John Corey is a breath of fresh air in this saturated world of "thriller" books. I instantly liked this guy and knew that if anything bad happened to him, I was going to write a letter of complaint to Mr. DeMille.
Set in New York's Nassau County North Fork, Plum Island follows NYC Det. John Corey who is recovering from being shot by a couple of New York City thugs. While getting fat and drinking beer at his Uncle's summer home, Corey is talked into helping the local law enforcement investigate a double homicide involving scientist from the infamous Plum Island facility, an animal biological disease study center. What follows is both a surprise and absolute brilliance!
Plum Island has just the right touch of wit, suspense, romance, and conspiracy to keep readers turning the pages. I finished the book in record time (2 days) and immediately went out to find the subsequent John Corey book. DeMille will have a hard time topping Plum Island, but I look forward to seeing him try.
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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 double murder investigation. The murdered couple, Tom and Judy Gordon, had been working at Plum Island, a super-secret government research facility, just off the coast, which had been investigating viruses that might be used in germ warfare. The theory that the couple might have stolen a particularly powerful virus to sell to a terrorist nation quickly leads to a competing theory that the couple might have been involved in selling drugs, and the local murder investigation soon crosses jurisdictional boundaries and draws county, state, and federal investigators.
Demille creates a rip-roaring narrative that fully involves the recovering detective in the investigation, even after he is officially fired. The Gordons had been members of the local historical society, which promotes legends about Captain Kidd, along with the theory that Kidd had hidden his treasure on Plum Island, perhaps near the island's unexplored archaeological ruins. It is only a short leap to yet another theory about the Gordons--that their deaths may be related to the Captain Kidd legend.
With two love stories, trips to a top secret laboratory, several more murders, a hidden cave, stories of pirate treasure, and even a hurricane, there are plot twists galore, and though the characters are not fully developed, they are interesting enough to keep the reader involved. Corey is not "Mr. Clean," but while his reliance on violence and his (somewhat dated) male chauvinism make him a somewhat cynical lead character, he is determined to find the Gordons' killers, and the reader roots for his success. Great escape reading. n Mary Whipple
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Plum Island is my very first DeMille novel. The story is good, but much too much detail. Educational, yes, but tedius at times. I even went to sleep reading through the description of the facility. On the other hand, Conley is my kind of character--sarcastic and rude (when appropriate). I enjoyed his quips.
I do prefer a faster pace, but otherwise would recommend this novel.
Marvin Wiebener, author of The Margin. A sophisticated mystery with unpredictable twists.
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Nelson DeMille is one of the best writers in the business, and "Plum Island" is a very first rate cop novel. It has lots of action, plenty of plot twists and a lead character (John Corey) who keeps the reader well entertained. Despite its considerable length, the story is well told and reads quickly.
"Plum Island" is the very first of four (so far) DeMille novels that feature Corey--a quick witted, acid tongued, male chauvinist, go for broke NYPD cop who finds himself on Long Island recuperating from gunshot wounds when he gets involved in the murder case of two Plum Island biologists. Bio-terrorism is suspected.
This book has several really strong features. John Corey is one of them. His steady stream of smart alec thoughts and dialogue keep the reader engaged and amused. The mystery is nicely developed and presented to the reader "Colombo" style. Finally, the book has educational value both in its presentation of Plum Island, a real life government biological research center, and in the discusion of the culture, history and legend of the eastern part of Long Island. I always like it when I can walk away from a book feeling that I have really learned something.
The book is not without flaws, however. John Corey's attitude and attitudes will offend some readers, and there are points where his non-stop sarcasm becomes tiresome. Also, the action near the finale goes a bit over the top, and the dialogue during one particularly tense action sequence is simply not realistic. I won't say more lest I give away some of the ending.
I have now read all four John Corey novels out of order with no harm done to my enjoyment of any of them. My favorite DeMille books are still "The Lion's Game," "Up Country" and "The Gold Coast," but I recommend this one highly.
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