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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
CELEBRATING THE 20th ANNIVERSARY WITH A NEW FOREWORD BY THE AUTHOR
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. Tom and Judy Gordon, a young, attractive couple Corey knows, have been found on their patio, each with a bullet in the head. The local police chief, Sylvester Maxwell, wants Corey's big-city expertise, but Maxwell gets more than he bargained for.
John Corey doesn't like mysteries, which is why he likes to solve them. 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. 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. Ultimately, through his understanding of the murders, John Corey comes to understand himself.
Fast-paced and atmospheric, marked by entrancing characters, incandescent storytelling, and brilliant comic touches, Plum Island is Nelson DeMille at his thrill-inducing best.
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"I will read anything written by Neslson Demille whether it is a topic I would have chosen or not. He is such a genius at developing characters and advancing plot through dialogue. He is a true storyteller. This one had a little more violence than is my preference but it didn't impede my enjoyment of the book."
— Deb (5 out of 5 stars)
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“That rare breed of suspense novel that keeps you sitting on the edge of your beach chair even while you’re laughing out loud.”
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“Expertly melds medical mystery, police procedural, and nautical adventure…Acquires its own storm force as it moves toward a catastrophic denouement…A smooth job from an old pro.”
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“A peach of a puzzle…with Detective John Corey, DeMille has created the kind of rambunctious hero that readers will want to see again.”
— Chicago Tribune
Awards
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A New York Times bestseller
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A USA Today bestseller
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Winner of an AudioFile Earphones Award
Plum Island Listener Reviews
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Craig, 2/20/2022
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Sue Solah, 4/12/2020
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" As always Mr. DeMille hasn't disappointed. the john corey series is my favourite series of any book thus far. "
— Ryan J.D, 1/22/2020 -
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Mike Corney, 11/25/2016
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Scott, 1/1/2016
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" A bit long but interesting twists "
— Kathrine, 2/13/2014 -
" A good murder/mystery. I like that it is set on Long Island and all the places are familiar. However, the plot takes a rather silly turn and there are some scenes which are definitely a bit more graphic than necessary. The main character is quite likable despite his gruff exterior. "
— Kelly, 2/10/2014 -
" Love the author and loved the first John Corey book. Something for everyone in this book. "
— Lorraine, 2/7/2014 -
" Good lead character, good mystery. it's a bit over the top near the end, but worth the time... Quite enjoyed it. "
— Ken, 1/31/2014 -
" I do not read much at all. This is the first book that made me think, "I kind of like this reading thing"! The author has a great scense of humor and it shows in his main character. The story takes you through a thrilling adventure. I am now reading Gold Coast by Nelson Demille. "
— Marissa, 1/29/2014 -
" Loved all the Long Island pseudo-history. "
— Jack, 1/25/2014 -
" I think this was the first Nelson DeMille book I read. I loved it. I am reading it again now. Great characters. "
— Oliver, 1/24/2014 -
" Always have enjoyed Nelson DeMille's books. Although his character types are somewhat predictable...I don't mind. Makes for a mind easing read..and I love his sense of humour portrayed through some of his characters. "
— Adrienne, 1/17/2014 -
" 1 of 4 in the John Corey series. John Corey is the most sardonic main character I have ever encountered. Definately my favorite author and main character. He is a Man's man..... "
— Brandon, 1/11/2014 -
" My copy is missing pages. Someday I will finish it. It seemed okay enough "
— Jessica, 12/17/2013 -
" Wasn't one of Nelson's best "
— Mark, 12/17/2013 -
" Good read. Keeps moving and keeps you interested. A little funky at the end, but otherwise enjoyable. "
— Paul, 12/15/2013 -
" First John Corey novel. His smart ass ways start to grow on you. "
— Bob, 12/12/2013 -
" I enjoyed this but it could have used some further editing in certain areas. "
— Kelli, 12/7/2013 -
" I read it years ago, and it was the first of many books of his I've read. He is my favorite author. He has a wit and a large amount of sarcasm I totally love. "
— Grace, 11/30/2013 -
" Always witty dialogue. I'm a fan of anything DeMille writes. "
— Misteeyed, 11/24/2013 -
" I would read another of this series. "
— Julie, 11/18/2013 -
" An author I enjoy. Always an exciting tale with a good continuing character. "
— Lynn, 7/30/2013 -
" Great who dunnit adventure. DeMille gets you going in one direction then shifts gears all the while steering the reader away from the obvious. Characters are fun. "
— Rose, 4/20/2013 -
" This was an entertaining read, but got a bit too unbelievable at the end for my taste. The main character is also kind of unlikable but consistent. "
— Kali, 7/30/2012 -
" seemed like very dated characters... "
— Marysha, 4/20/2012 -
" I love the characters Nelson DeMille creates ... such sarcastic bastards, you can't help but love them! "
— Debi, 3/25/2012 -
" Starts very slow, but it is a very good book. "
— Kim, 3/1/2012 -
" Great book - starts off giving the impression the world will go down from a terrorist/bio-warfare attack (which is so 2010...;) ), but in the second half it swings to 18th century treasure hunting. Nice plot. And I'm a big fan of John Corey, his unadapted habits & phrases are a joy to read. "
— Maurice, 1/10/2012 -
" I love John Corey. John Corey is a NYPD detective convalescing from gunshot wounds. He's staying at his uncle's place in a small coastal town when he is recruited to investigate a double homicide there. He is a smart-ass, cocky, but lovable. His humor makes this book an enjoyable read. "
— Gwen, 12/27/2011 -
" i love the main character John Corey!! he is sarcastic, chauvanistic, and always making jokes at the wrong time. the story was intriguing and kept me guessing almost to the end. i would recommend it to anyone who likes good thriller/mysteries with a little humor to keep you on your toes. "
— Sara, 10/27/2011 -
" Absolutely LOVED it !!! I loved the story line and the authors sarcastic sense of humor !!! And I learned alot about anti Terrorism groups !!! "
— Terri, 5/20/2011 -
" I think this is the first in the John Corey series. "
— Dan, 5/15/2011 -
" The first in a series of books involving the funniest literary character ever. "
— Rick, 5/7/2011 -
" I'm a Nelson DeMille fan! "
— Cynthia, 4/26/2011 -
" entertaining read plagued by idiotic storyline. good new character in detective corey. "
— Teebird150, 4/24/2011 -
" I saw the cover and was hoping for a book about pirate treasure... As I read I was disappointed that the skull and crossbones represented poison, and bio-warfare stuff... or was it? "
— Jeffrey, 4/20/2011 -
" love the sarcasm in this book. Great character development. Some of the best "reading for the masses" that I have read "
— Emily, 4/19/2011 -
" Another great "who done it" by Nelson DeMille. Love his sense of humor. "
— Val, 4/19/2011 -
" Introduction of the wise-cracking, John Corey. Great for the genre. "
— Chris, 4/14/2011 -
" I read this book for the mystery book club...it was okay but a little wordy. "
— Emily, 4/9/2011 -
" Fast-paced mystery with a motive I totally didn't expect. I would have given it 4 stars, but the narrator kept slipping into 2nd person pov which really annoyed me. "
— Catherine, 4/3/2011 -
" A little long on details, but I enjoyed this book. <br/> <br/>This is the first book I read from this author and I think I will pick up another. <br/> <br/>Good story line. "
— Amber, 4/1/2011 -
" This was the first DeMillle book featuring John Corey, and he became infectious! As a New Yorker I learned so much about the history and culture of the far eastern end of Long Island, and of course, the history of Plum Island. "
— Bob, 4/1/2011 -
" I really like Nelson DeMille. Have read many of this books. "
— Judy, 3/13/2011
About Nelson DeMille
Nelson DeMille (1943–2024) was the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than thirty books, including the Joe Ryker series, John Sutter series, Paul Brenner series, and John Corey series, as well as stand-alone novels, novellas, and nonfiction.
About Scott Brick
Scott Brick, an acclaimed voice artist, screenwriter, and actor, has performed on film, television, and radio. He attended UCLA and spent ten years in a traveling Shakespeare company. Passionate about the spoken word, he has narrated a wide variety of audiobooks. winning won more than fifty AudioFile Earphones Awards and several of the prestigious Audie Awards. He was named a Golden Voice by AudioFile magazine and the Voice of Choice for 2016 by Booklist magazine.