Plum Island, More Than It Seems

Advantages: A really well written and engaging Thriller with a strong lead character
Disadvantages: If your not keen on first person perspective you may not like it

...and CIA are worried it has something to do with their work on Plum Island, an off shore animal disease research centre. Now Corey must try and put the pieces together and solve the crime, a crime that could have global implications. This is the second time I've picked up one of Nelson DeMille's novels and also my second encounter with detective John Corey. I've been meaning to read a few more of his...

Andy.mack 11.11.2009 13:45 · Read review
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Review of Plum Island - Nelson DeMille

The Hunter Becomes The Hunted

Advantages: An addictive and involved storyline that just couldn't be put down
Disadvantages: None

...arrives in New York in rather a dramatic way and escapes the attention of the anti terrorist task force to set about seeking revenge on the remaining pilots of the mission. The only thing that stands in his way is task force member John Corey who is determined to catch The Lion and bring him to justice. This is now the third of Nelson DeMille?s novels centring around the task force and in particular...

Andy.mack 17.08.2010 15:42 · Read review
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Review of The Lion's Game - Nelson DeMille

L'Histiore de Melody Nelson

Advantages: Glorious music, sounds like nothing else in the world.
Disadvantages: Too much narrating; not long enough.

...variety of tones and textures, and they are both (cursed word!) “melodic”, and incredibly detailed. The song builds to a huge orchestral climax. But never on this album is the orchestra part obtrusive. It’s always light and floaty, soaring over the rest of the music, and compliments it perfectly. “Ballade de Melody Nelson” follows. This is a beautiful track, with...

thegrinder2k 08.04.2001 14:37 (26.04.2001 15:43) · Read review
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Review of Histoire De Melody Nelson - 40ème Anniversaire - Serge Gainsbourg