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From #1 New York Times bestselling author Nelson DeMille comes a suspenseful new novel featuring Detective John Corey and an all-too-plausible conspiracy to detonate a nuclear bomb in two major American cities.
Welcome to the Custer Hill Club--an informal men's club set in a luxurious Adirondack hunting lodge whose members include some of America's most powerful business leaders, military men, and government officials. Ostensibly, the club is a place to gather with old friends, hunt, eat, drink, and talk off-the-record about war, life, death, sex and politics. But one Fall weekend, the Executive Board of the Custer Hill Club gathers to talk about the tragedy of 9/11 and what America must do to retaliate. Their plan is finalized and set into motion.
That same weekend, a member of the Federal Anti-Terrorist Task Force is reported missing. His body is soon discovered in the woods near the Custer Hill Club's game reserve. The death appears to be a hunting accident, and that's how the local police first report it, but Detective John Corey has his doubts. As he digs deeper, he begins to unravel a plot involving the Custer Hill Club, a top-secret plan known only by its code name: Wild Fire. Racing against the clock, Detective Corey and his wife, FBI agent Kate Mayfield, find they are the only people in a position to stop the button from being pushed and chaos from being unleashed.
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"Nelson Demille can certainly write exciting, fast paced and hard to put down thrillers and this one is right up there with his best. Nothing like a good terrorist plot that comes down to the wire to keep you up late because you can't put the book down!! "
— Greg (5 out of 5 stars)
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“John and Kate are a wisecracking, affectionate, deadly duo, with a new resolve born in the tragedy of the World Trade Center bombing. This tour de force of relentless narrative power neither stops nor slows for twists or turns but charges straight ahead in the face of danger.”
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“A narrator unfamiliar with the earlier novels might have been tempted to employ the kind of insouciant smart-aleck approach that would have turned the character [Corey] into a cartoon figure and flatlined the book’s suspense…[But Scott] Brick sees past the character’s wisecracks, tempering his brags and brays with a humanizing hint of self-doubt, suggesting that purpose and simmering anger lurk beneath the glib nonsense. He’s equally adept at catching the villain’s upper class arrogance and Kate’s controlled, no-nonsense approach to life. He can switch attitudes and voices in a split second. Brick turns the talky book into an entertaining and effective full-cast comedy-drama.”
— Publishers Weekly (audio review) -
“Golden Voice Scott Brick proves himself a superb match for bestselling suspense writer Nelson DeMille. With his trademark tones of irony, sarcasm, and self-confidence, Brick brings to life the wisecracking and independent Corey in ways that will make the listener laugh even as the tension builds. Brick’s quiet and level tones for the more even-tempered Mayfield make it seem as though there are two narrators at work…Winner of the AudioFile Earphones Award.”
— AudioFile -
“This book is fast-paced and thrilling…An excellent read for a multitude of reasons. Highly recommended.”
— Library Journal -
“[An] exciting and uncomfortably realistic thriller…The novel presents a what-if scenario that’s so plausible we have to remind ourselves that DeMille is making the whole thing up. Or is he?”
— Booklist
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A New York Times bestseller
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Winner of an AudioFile Earphones Award
Wild Fire Listener Reviews
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Scott, 7/13/2021
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pam heavner, 4/30/2021
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" Good use of humor. Well read by the Narrator. Unexpectedly pretty long book. "
— Michael, 2/14/2018 -
" Too many wasted and unnecessary words. Finally gave up and started another book..Good story line but too slow moving. "
— Andrew, 1/10/2018 -
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Mike Corney, 4/20/2014
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kimberly burkhardt, 4/1/2014
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" Utterly scary concept that may just be true. Holy shit. "
— Hicksnco, 2/14/2014 -
" The implications are scary! An interesting story with a reality check that needs some reflection on many levels. "
— John, 2/4/2014 -
" Not one of my favorite DeMille books. "
— Rosemary, 1/26/2014 -
" I didn't even continue on to the second chapter. Yes, I finished after reading only one chapter, that is how much I disliked the writing style this author uses. I have never read any of Nelson DeMille's books and received this for free from a friend who was getting rid of books that she hasn't read so I figured I'd try this one out. I couldn't decide if it was the writing style, the main character, or the over-the-top concept that I didn't like, but either way, I couldn't continue to read it. "
— Kristy, 1/14/2014 -
" More Detective Corey and his wife, FBI agent Kate Mayfield. As I've stated, I've never been disappointed by DeMille. "
— Brad, 1/12/2014 -
" Another great John Corey story...thought Scott Brick, again, outdid himself on the audio version. "
— Barb, 1/10/2014 -
" I've been on a fiction kick lately. I prefer to read fiction where I can learn something while being entertained. DeMille's books fit the bill. "
— Brian, 1/10/2014 -
" Not usually the type of book I enjoy, but wow - I was impressed. "
— Laina, 12/17/2013 -
" I couldn't get into it and dropped out after about 40 pages. I'm going to try something else. "
— Cheryl, 12/9/2013 -
" Decent John Corey novel with plenty of twists. This was a cool book and a real pageturner. "
— Erica, 12/1/2013 -
" about 9/11 "
— Marne, 11/28/2013 -
" more than a bit concerning! "
— Jayne, 8/4/2013 -
" Pure popcorn fun. It's the first book I've read from DeMille. Reviews on Amazon were a bit harsh, but I enjoyed it for what it was: a vacation read. (I read it in Jamaica over Christmas.) "
— Paul, 7/6/2013 -
" Very realistic and intense. This book really makes one wonder about the possibilities facing this world. Great read! "
— Gail, 6/30/2013 -
" Poor John Corey is stuck up in the woods of northern New York. His nonstop patter about the bears is hilarious since that is EXACTLY the way I think about them! The Bear Patter is what carried the story for me. "
— Janice, 10/7/2012 -
" took me a couple of starts to get through this but enjoyed it at the end. "
— Rebecca, 8/4/2012 -
" I'm not crazy about John Corey. This is the first one I've read with him and I was so irritated with him that I didn't care if he died. Perhaps I'll read some earlier ones and see if he's more likable. "
— Sandi, 12/6/2011 -
" Another great Demille book with the John Corey Character. Only one page of this entire book disappointed me. The plot and programs mentioned in this book seem VERY Realistic which is both good and scary! "
— DAC, 10/14/2011 -
" Terrific! The John Corey books are Nelson DeMille's best. And the scary part if that what he writes about could really happen. "
— Barbara, 10/4/2011 -
" Really Really love this series and Jon Corey is the best! :) "
— Chawkins, 8/4/2011 -
" Scary! I adore DeMille and have read most of his books...when I realized where this book was going I seriously considered not reading until because the thought was so frightening. "
— Shaya, 7/27/2011 -
" My first DeMille. Made me want to read more. "
— Beautifultruth, 7/19/2011 -
" So-so...red it to fill out the series..... "
— Hanley5545, 5/22/2011 -
" A very good book about nuclear war. "
— Edb, 5/20/2011 -
" I listened to this - my first Demille novel - was so suspenseful - different than what I usually read Not sure I would have liked reading it - was good for the car. "
— Beverly, 5/20/2011 -
" My early impression was that the story line was just too far fetched. However, when I thought about the evil rich who control our country (i.e. Koch brothers) and the wild ideas of Donald Trump, it seemed a bit more plausible. Still, not as good as the DeMille books I've previously read. "
— Ginny, 5/6/2011 -
" I'm in love with John Corey I am I am. "
— Sami, 4/28/2011 -
" "Read" this one on audio. The reader makes a lot of difference, I find, in whether I like the book or not. The reader for DeMille's books is terrific. And the story, always entertaining. "
— Chris, 4/14/2011 -
" Great book! I wasn't crazy about some of the humor the main character had, but overall it was very well-written and really drew me in. The premise of the story fascinates me, and sadly it doesn't seem too far-fetched, either... "
— Mary, 4/2/2011 -
" John Corey and his wife come up against a cunning adversary that's surprisingly likeable, as he is deadly. <br/><br/>The description of a mastif having an erotic dream is worth the price of the book!!<br/><br/>BEAR, LEFT!!! "
— Bob, 4/1/2011 -
" Exciting book - I couldn't wait to get back in the car to hear more. Interesting topic and good ending. I was entertained the whole time although there were a few points that got a bit slow and repetative. <br/> <br/>Good mix of fact and fiction. "
— Kendar88, 3/27/2011 -
" This was another book with John Corey and his FBI agent wife. It is a little scary to read this fictional plot to start a nuclear war but it did seem very plausible. Another real page-turner. "
— Judy, 3/24/2011 -
" Another great John Corey novel. Pretty scary ideas though if something like this were to actually happen. "
— Matthew, 3/22/2011
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.