Nelson richard demille is an american author of action adventure and suspense novels. The cathedral is my favorite demille book, as its rich characterization, amazing plot, and thrilling suspense simply cannot be ignored. Join author michael koryta in a discussion with bestselling thriller writer nelson demille on his new book, the cuban affair when. American pharoah, one victory from june 6s triple crown, has a short tail. Radiant angel a john corey novel nelson demille on. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book.
With his new novel, the cuban affair, nelson demille has written a new standalone novel with a new character, daniel mac maccormick, a former army combat veteran who is now a charter boat captain. A tudor castle for nelson demille the new york times. There is a similar devilmaycare attitude to this fellow, a fishingboat captain in the florida keys, footloose and carefree, seeking adventure. Part of that time was served during the vietnam war in quang tri provence, from november 67 to december 68. You can find lots of high quality, off the beaten path, unique free events, free things to do which will take your.
The vietnam war in nelson demille the american legion. Free things to do, free events that take place in the city every day of the year are truly amazing. A new nelson demille book typically means readers are in for nailbiting action, a high stakes plot, a romantic diversion and wry, witty humor. International thrillers favor trysts over treason the new. Demille made good use of his field research trip and in his new actionadventure novel the cuban affair we. The complete series list for john corey nelson demille.
Dec 08, 2017 i suspect more than a few of folletts readers will be happy if he brings them to the new world in his next epic. Nelson richard demille was born in jamaica queens on august 23, 1943. Army from 1966 to 1969 and earned the rank of first lieutenant. Demille began strolling around his new acquisition, promptly realized the place was a wreck and called in a group of contractors, who, he recalled, scratched. Aged thirtyfive and a decorated us army veteran, he whiles away his life in stunning key west, florida, running a. Despite demille liking the film, it stuck closely to his plot and was a gloomy dud.
Sep 19, 2017 the cuban affair, the latest mustread thriller from nelson demille, is now available wherever books are sold. 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. Where else but in new york city can you listen to a worldclass musician, discuss a book with a famous author, take a part in poetry reading, have a glass of wine at an art exhibition opening, and all that on the same day, and all that free of charge, and all of that on any day of the year, whether its december or july, april or november. Book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your first box. 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. Nelson demille is a true master dan brown strap in for the ride of a lifetime with the blistering new novel from americas greatest living thriller writer, nelson demille. Nelson demilles latest novel, the cuban affair, is a departure from his earlier novels, introducing a new character, an ex military man who shares some of the features of his famous john corey. Nelson demille s latest novel, the cuban affair, is a departure from his earlier novels, introducing a new character, an ex military man who shares some of the features of his famous john corey. With his new novel, the cuban affair, nelson demille has written a new standalone novel with a new character, daniel mac maccormick, a former army combat veteran who is now a charter boat captain as the title suggests this new novel is about a trip to cuba. Nelson demilles newest novel takes the reader from the wartorn jungles of. Author nelson demilles complete list of books and series in order, with the. Nelson demille provided insight into his writing life and the historical underpinnings for his latest novel. I still recommend the cuban affair, but try up country and definitely the john corey series if you havent already. Top nelson demille books meet your next favorite book.
Demille and his family moved to long island when he was a child. The deep red walls of nelson demilles writing room are left over from the previous tenant and he hasnt gotten around to changing the color, even though he hates it. The book case is a story that features nelson demilles most famous and successful character, detective john corey, who has appeared in six demille novels. I enjoyed this book, but it felt like a weaker version of up country. Take off how long island inspired america to fly by nelson. Author nelson demille bio and signed books vj books. Peter swanson takes us on a harrowing journey through the hearts and. His novels include plum island, the charm school, and the gold coast. In his new book, demille brings back wisecracking former new york city cop john corey, now working for the feds on fighting terrorism, and his wife, fbi agent kate mayfield. In the early 1960s, a family of cuban refugees escaped to suburban new york, where they found a home in the middleclass long island neighborhood where author nelson demille grew up. Nelson demille is an american author born in 1943 in new york city. Nelson demille, who served as a first cavalry division platoon commander in the vietnam war, today is one of the nations most prolific bestselling novelists.
Several of demilles compulsively readable thrillersincluding medal of honor 1985, the charm school 1988, the generals daughter 1993, and up country 2002deal directly with the vietnam war. Take off how long island inspired america to fly by. Army lieutenant in vietnam, is the author of many acclaimed novels, such as the generals daughter which was made into a movie. Demille, one of todays most iconic thriller writers, is set to release his next novel, the cuban affair, on september 19, 2017. Cathedral is full of action, politics, and romance. 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. He graduated from elmont memorial high school, where he played football and ran track. Nelson demilles thriller turns cuban treasure hunt into. The cuban affair, the latest mustread thriller from nelson demille, is now available wherever books are sold. International thrillers favor trysts over treason the. 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.
Nelson demilles thriller the cuban affair mixes acerbic travelogue, demented treasure hunt. The book case is a story that features nelson demille s most famous and successful character, detective john corey, who has appeared in six demille novels. Nelson richard demille was born in new york city on august 23, 1943 to huron and antonia panzera demille, then moved with his parents to long island. He is the son of builder huron demille and his wife antonia panzera. Nelson demilles new book is a chilling read page six. Take off how long island inspired america to fly demille, nelson on. Mar 23, 2017 demille, one of todays most iconic thriller writers, is set to release his next novel, the cuban affair, on september 19, 2017. 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 demilles latest vietnam veterans of america. Nelson demilles thriller the cuban affair mixes acerbic.
May 27, 2015 nelson demilles on the road pushing this nice sweet read through june. Several of demille s compulsively readable thrillersincluding medal of honor 1985, the charm school 1988, the generals daughter 1993, and up country 2002deal directly with the vietnam war. Following his most recent standalone novel, the cuban affair 2017. An interview with nelson demille about his new book, the cuban affair. John corey series in order nelson demille fictiondb. Includes biography, photos, bibliography, and contact information. September 29, 2017 a new nelson demille book typically means readers are in for nailbiting action, a high stakes plot, a romantic diversion and wry, witty humor. So if youre looking for something interesting to do today april 30, 2020 or on any other day of the year dont miss those freeofcharge opportunities that only new york provides. Apr 06, 2017 nelson richard demille is an american author of action adventure and suspense novels. Stepping away from his popular series protagonist, john corey, demilles next book will introduce readers to an allnew character named daniel mac maccormic, a us army combat veteran turned charter boat. He joined the army shortly after his time at hofstra university, becoming a first lieutenant and going to vietnam as an infantry platoon leader with the first cavalry division in vietnam. Purcell becomes our robert langdon as the book takes on the texture and feel of dan brown at his. Demille has also written under the pen names jack cannon, kurt ladner, ellen kay and brad matthews.
It turns out, eight months after our interview, that nelson demille has changed his mind and took to his newsletter to announce to fans that john. Spam or selfpromotional the list is spam or selfpromotional. As the title suggests this new novel is about a trip to cuba. The title of this book is the cuban affair and it was written by nelson demille. 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. Demille played football and ran track while he was at elmont memorial high school.
Inappropriate the list including its title or description facilitates illegal activity, or contains hate speech or ad hominem attacks on a fellow goodreads member or author. His family was wiped out in an american military attack in 1986, for which he swore revenge. The story is set in 2015, before fidel castros death. Nelson demilles next book to feature fanfavorite hero john. Strap in for the ride of a lifetime with the blistering new novel from americas greatest living thriller writer, nelson demille.
Army combat veteran daniel mac maccormick, now a charter boat captain, who is about to set sail on his most dangerous cruise. Sep 19, 2017 in october 2015 author nelson demille and his wife toured cuba. Its 2004 and corey and mayfield are in yemen going after the guy behind the uss cole bombing, an al qaeda operative nicknamed the panther. You can feel nelson demille didnt have as strong a connection to mac as he did paul brenner.
Nelson richard demille born august 23, 1943 is an american author of action adventure and suspense novels. What do you hope readers will take away from this book. Nelson demilles new thriller mixes acerbic cuban travelogue with a demented treasure hunt. I suspect more than a few of folletts readers will be happy if he brings them to the new world in his next epic. Nelson demille could hang honorary degrees and literary awards on the walls of his office.
Nelson demilles new novel, the cuban affair, takes us on a hardhitting adventure through modernday cuba and makes some memorable points about todays tense political situation along the way. Nelson demilles on the road pushing this nice sweet read through june. The book focuses on macs adventures in cuba, which is just 90 miles from key west. Up country is a sequel to the generals daughter 1992, filmed with john travolta as demilles army homicide detective paul brenner. Plum island, the lions game, night fall, wild fire, and the lion. Nov, 2017 an interview with nelson demille about his new book, the cuban affair. The cuban affair is filled with not only blistering adventure, but fascinating facts about cuba, including a dark, shocking secret that could freeze the cuban thaw. Nelson demille was born nelson richard demille to huron and antonio demille on august 23, 1943 in new york city. In october 2015 author nelson demille and his wife toured cuba. Discover book depositorys huge selection of nelson demille books online. Demille made good use of his field research trip and in his new actionadventure novel the cuban affair we are offered his wry. Nelson demilles 21st novel, the deserter, couldnt be more timely and exciting. It plays off the desertion and misbehavior case of infantryman bowe bergdahl, who went missing in afghanistan in june 2009. Covered by f14 fighters, accompanied by security men, the planes carry warriors, pacifists, lovers, enemies, dignatories and a bomb planted by a terrorist mastermind.