Demille returned to hofstra university to complete his degree in political science and history. Born in new york in 1949, nelson richard demille grew up on long island and attended hofstra university for three years before joining the army and enrolling in officer candidate school. Demilles biggest yet deserves high points for entertainment and readability, though nothing of his has been as moving or richly written as 1990s the gold coast up country is a sequel to the generals daughter 1992, filmed with john travolta as demilles army homicide detective paul brenner. Browse nelson demilles bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. With this latest book, demille s paul brenner returns for a third trip to vietnam, this time thirty years after his two tours during the war. The prebook by the author and the end and author info. Paul brenner by nelson demille, scott brick, et al. I have always enjoyed nelson demille but this book, in addition to connecting me to the principal characters paul brenner and susan webber, actually educated me about the viet nam conflict and the country as it was then and is now after the war. Publication date 2002 topics vietnam war, 19611975, government investigators, americans publisher. Order of nelson demille books nelson demille is an american novelist who has written such books as the generals daughter, the gold coast and the john corey series. Nelson demille books list of books by author nelson demille. Nelson richard demille was born in jamaica queens on august 23, 1943. The author of 18 actionsuspense novels, a number of which have become new york times bestsellers, he is bestknown for his john corey series, which includes the following books plum island, the lions game, night fall, wild fire, the lion, the panther and radiant angel.
I wondered how he could get his typical wit and sarcasm and keep the plot interesting in 850 pages. His novels include plum island, the charm school, and the gold. Having sold nearly 50 million books worldwide in a 35year writing career, he is an author whose work has been converted into one hollywood hit and a critically acclaimed madefortelevision movie. Sep 19, 2017 brilliantly written, with his signature humor, fascinating authenticity from his research trip to cuba, and heartpounding pace, nelson demille is a true master of the genre. Browse audiobooks written by nelson demille sorted by best. John corey series in order nelson demille fictiondb. Pdf plum island book by nelson demille free download 592. Written by nelson demille, audiobook narrated by scott brick. But when his former boss calls in a careers worth of favors, paul finds himself. Browse audiobooks written by nelson demille sorted by. Pdf plum island book by nelson demille free download. Up country is a 2002 thriller novel by american author nelson demille.
Demille and his family moved to long island when he was a child. The first bad thing was a voice mail from cynthia sunhill, my former partner in the armys criminal investigation division. The book is a cross between a travel guide and a diary. Nelson demille booklist nelson demille message board. The last thing paul brenner wanted to do was return to work for the armys criminal investigative division. Paul brenner is trying to cope up with his early retirement as a chief warrant officer from the us army, when suddenly his former boss colonel karl hellmann asks for a rendezvous at the vietnam war. Listen to up country audiobook by nelson demille, narrated by scott brick. The first edition of the novel was published in november 1st 1985, and was written by nelson demille. With this latest book, demilles paul brenner returns for a third trip to vietnam, this time thirty years after his two tours during the war. Spencerville, plum island, the lions game, up country, night fall, wild fire, the gate. Sep 10, 2012 the 10 best books written by nelson demille.
The vietnam war in nelson demille the american legion. Up country audiobook by nelson demille rakuten kobo. The story is set in 2015, before fidel castros death. She, like the country in which shes chosen to live, is exotic, sensual, and quite possibly dangerous.
The main characters of this fiction, thriller story are. I stared at karls message again and noticed it was addressed to mr. Brenners called back to investigate the murder of a young army lieutenant by his captain. Buy up country paul brenner new ed by demille, nelson isbn. He was a first lieutenant in the united states army 196669 and saw action as an infantry platoon leader with the first cavalry division in vietnam. Having read all of mr demilles other books, i deliberately left this to last. Demille has also written under the pen names jack cannon, kurt ladner, and brad matthews.
This production features a special audio introduction by nelson demille. Nov 01, 2005 listen to up country audiobook by nelson demille. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Nelson demille audiobooks download instantly today. The complete series list for john corey nelson demille. See all 30 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Extended sample audio sample unavailable night fall by nelson demille. He has mostly written thrillers and crime fiction but he has delved outside of that with some. Up country audiobook by nelson demille 9781594833762. I know it is a cliche and i seldom give a 5 star rating to a book, but this is a real page turner.
Nelson demille books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography barnes. Up country is a thriller novel by nelson demille released in 2002. An insightful, moving, and sensitive look at what the war did to a country, its people, and it. He served in vietnam, earning the air medal, bronze star, and the vietnamese cross of gallantry. Set in contemporary vietnam, the the novel features the return of the character of paul brenner, a investigator for the united states army criminal investigation division and the protagonist of demilles the generals daughter 1992. Enjoyed it just as much as the first time i read it. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 880 pages and is available in paperback format. Free download or read online word of honor pdf epub book. His other new york times bestsellers include the charm school, word of honor, the gold coast, spencerville, the lions game, up country, wild fire, and. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Includes biography, photos, bibliography, and contact information.
Up country by nelson demille meet your next favorite book. His novels include plum island, the charm school, and the gold coast. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free. If i can read a book three times and still feel it is as fresh and interesting as the first time i read it, then i believe the book deserves 5 stars. Demille has also written under the pen names jack cannon, kurt ladner, ellen kay and brad matthews. Audio mp3 cd abridged by nelson demille, scott brick. His works include word of honor, the charm school, the gold coast, plum island, and the generals daughter made into a 1999 movie starring john travolta. Having sold nearly 50 million books worldwide in a 35year writing career, he is an author whose work has been converted into one hollywood hit and a. That demille has written a sequel to the generals daughter comes as no surprise. Pdf word of honor book by nelson demille free download 880.
Jan 29, 2002 demilles biggest yet deserves high points for entertainment and readability, though nothing of his has been as moving or richly written as 1990s the gold coast up country is a sequel to the generals daughter 1992, filmed with john travolta as demilles army homicide detective paul brenner. His other new york times bestsellers include the charm school, word of honor, the gold coast, spencerville, the lions game, up country, wild fire. Nelson demille could hang honorary degrees and literary awards on the walls of his office. Warrant officers are addressed as mister, so this salutation was a reminder of my past or perhaps present army rank, not a celebration of my civilian status. He is the son of builder huron demille and his wife antonia panzera.
After trial, get 1 audiobook and 2 audible originals each month. Free download or read online plum island pdf epub book. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 592 pages and is available in paperback format. Despite demille liking the film, it stuck closely to his plot and was a gloomy dud. The ballad of songbirds and snakes from the author that brought you the hunger games, reenter the world of panem again sixtyfour years before the events of the original series. Nelson demille opens his newest novel, up country, with the old saying that bad things come in threes. Nelson richard demille born august 23, 1943 is an american author of action adventure and suspense novels. He has mostly written thrillers and crime fiction but he has delved outside of that with some nonfiction, albeit he tends to use pseudonyms when he does. The last thing paul brenner wanted to do was return to work for the armys criminal investigative division, an organization that thanked him for his many years of dedicated service by forcing him into early retirement. In up country, nelson demille cannily revives the army career of chief warrant officer paul brenner, the cynical, hardworking criminal investigation division man who was forcibly retired after solving the highprofile killing in the generals daughter. Up country up country audiobook, by nelson demille. The main characters of this fiction, suspense story are john corey.
Book club genres all book club genres sorting by best selling this month book lists. The latest book written by nelson demille is the cuban affair, published in 2017, the first in a new series featuring mac maccormick, an afghanistan war veteran aged 35. Pdf word of honor book by nelson demille free download. Delaware county district library ohio scanned in china. There is a name carved into the vietnam memorial in washington, d. It is the second novel featuring protagonist paul brenner. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Listen to up country by nelson demille available from rakuten kobo. Up country there is a name carved into the vietnam memorial in washington, d. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Jan 29, 2002 just finished reading up country by nelson demille for at least the third time. By nelson demille up country abridged audio cd audio cd december 16, 2005. Just finished reading up country by nelson demille for at least the third time. His novels include the deserter, written with alex demille, the cuban affair, radiant angel, plum island, the charm school.
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