Ultimately, through his understanding of the murders, John Corey comes to understand himself.įast-paced and atmospheric, marked by entrancing characters, incandescent storytelling, and brilliant comic touches, Plum Island is Nelson DeMille at his thrill-inducing best. In his dazzling 1 bestseller, Plum Island, Nelson DeMille introduced readers to NYPD Homicide Detective John Corey, who we first meet sitting on the back porch of his uncle’s waterfront estate on Long Island, convalescing from wounds incurred in the line of duty. During his journey of discovery, he meets two remarkable women, Detective Beth Penrose and Mayflower descendant Emma Whitestone, both of whom change his life irrevocably. His investigations lead him into the lore, legends, and ancient secrets of northern Long Island - more deadly and more dangerous than he could ever have imagined. DeMille has also written under the pen names Jack Cannon, Kurt Ladner, Ellen Kay and Brad Matthews.

His novels include Plum Island, The Charm School, and The Gold Coast.

John Corey doesn't like mysteries, which is why he likes to solve them. Condition: Used - GOOD Binding: Mass Market Paperback ISBN 10: 0446605409 Quantity Available: 1. Nelson Richard DeMille (born August 23, 1943) is an American author of action adventure and suspense novels. The local police chief, Sylvester Maxwell, wants Corey's big-city expertise, but Maxwell gets more than he bargained for. Tom and Judy Gordon, a young, attractive couple Corey knows, have been found on their patio, each with a bullet in the head. Wounded in the line of duty, NYPD homicide detective John Corey convalesces in the Long Island township of Southold, home to farmers, fishermen - and at least one killer.

The current Plum Island Light structure dates back to 1898. CELEBRATING THE 20th ANNIVERSARY WITH A NEW FOREWORD BY THE AUTHOR So just what are the best things to do on Plum Island in summer Read on for my top picks The first thing I did once I crossed the bridge onto Plum Island is check out the Plum Island Lighthouse, more formally known as Newburyport Harbor Light.

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