Plum Island by Nelson DeMille
An Engrossing Well Written Suspense Novel
Nelson DeMilles 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 Generals Daughter, The Gold Coast,
Spencerville, and Word of Honor.
I can be a bit biased when it comes to Mr. Demille's novels. Living on Long
Island, where many of his stories take place, I know they are spot on
geographically & by description, as well.
The author tells this story very well. It's long, but not boring by any means.
His characters are developed very well. They almost pop off the pages at
you.
I know Plum Island & the surrounding North Fork areas well, right down to
Claudio's. Mr. DeMille takes the true accurate description and leads the
reader into thinking the crux of the story revolves around the actual goings
on at Plum Island.
He then gently switches gears and the reader discovers the real reason
behind the murders & mayhem. It becomes a novel which one hates to
have end.
I've always thought John Corey, the main character, a bit over the top with
his corny jokes. I think DeMille needs to tone him down. But, that's minor
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