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Summary: Haunting
Review: I just finished the Lion's Game, and it was a bit spooky. Without giving anything away, the plot obviously centers on a terrorist from Libya determined to inflict violence in the US. The book was published in 2000 (I believe), and so there are lots of references to the US Intelligence failings related to the World Trade Center bombing in the early 90's. DeMille portrays the intelligence community as still recovering from the oversights that allowed that incident to occur. Of course, from the post 9/11 perspective, that incident seems almost trivial in scope. I can only wonder what DeMille felt/thought when people similar to his character Asad, carried out the 9/11 attacks.Apart from these issues, the book was classic DeMille. He truly is a master story teller and I'm looking forward to more DeMille books with John Corey as the primary character..
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Summary: DeMille is the best
Review: An awesome story with a solid plot I recomend it to all my friends
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Summary: One Terrific Thriller Written by the Master
Review: NYPD Homicide cop John Corey ("Plum Island") is back and this time he's on the trail of the Lion. Asad Khalil, the Lion, earned this nickname because he's good at what he does. He's a wanted terrorist. He lost his father to murder and the rest of his family to the 1986 American bombing of Libya, so he was ripe for training and he bought it all, dedicating his life to ridding the world of infidels. Now he is ready to wreak havoc on America. He surrenders to U.S. authorities in Europe and is transported to the States on a commercial flight. When the plane lands, the passengers and crew are found dead, except for Asad, who is now free in America. Free to kill the infidel. John Corey and Kate Mayfield of the ATTF (Anti-Terrorist Task Force) get on Asad's trail, but he is always just a jump ahead of them. What is he after? How many will he kill? This pre 911 five star novel seems at times to be a warning. Brrrr. Reviewed by Vesta Irene
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Summary: An uncanny preview of Sept 11 written in 2000.
Review: About a terrorist's revenge against the Libyan bombings by looking to kill the airmen involved provides an exciting and realistic plot.
This book is amazing! It touches on so many terrorist items that
forewarn about the hijackings and terrorist acts of Sept 11, 2001.
The references to continuations of the 1994 attack on the Twin
Towes in uncanny. The CIA, FBI, and other intelligence forces should make this required reading at ALL levels.
The dialog is superb. The action is continuous and makes the book
almost impossible to put down. When I start on his books, I just put aside work and wife and settle down for A GOOD READ. I love his sarcastic humor combined with suspense and action.
The emotional characterization of the people is amazing. They beccome real as they pop out of the pages. His characters think of themselves honestly and openly. The reader can associate with many events and feeling in Nelson Demille's novels.
The incident in Florida when the terrorist looks for another victim just ahead of the pursuing John Corey is fantastic. The reader is on pins and needles wondering what will happen to the pilot.
Read Plum Island first because this is a sequel to it, I think.
Fellow readers, confirm this, please.
As I have said before, Nelson Demille puts women right up there in the action. These women are good investigatin partners, intelligent, educated, gutsy, witty and sexy.
I wish Nelson Demille could write as fast as I can read.
He is among the FEW authors whose books I keep to read
again later.
My second read will be right before the movie comes out.
Enjoy this book!
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Summary: Entertaining
Review: I read this after 9/11 and the sections on the Lion is very relevant and seemed straight from the headlines. I also like John Corey and his wisecracks, making an otherwise serious story more entertaining. I feel Demille had fun writing this and it shows.
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Summary: Incredible Team, Nelson Demille and Scott Brick (Narrator)
Review: I read this book on tape and I have nothing but great things to say about the writing, the story and the narrator. Nelson Demille is an excellent writer. He has taken a very good plot, mixed with thorough research to depict a very realistic and vivid story. He employs sufficient detail to draw you into the story without drowning you with details. The narrator, Scott Brick reads this book as if he were the author. Scott does an incredible job delivering this masterpiece to the listener. His attitude, tone, and inflections could not be better or more enjoyable. Hats off to both gentlemen. I look forward to enjoying more entertainment from this awesome team!
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Summary: Set for a Sequel
Review: I was absolutely loving this book, but the end left me short, as if there is a sequel coming...But a great read and the language is pure NY. Enjoy!
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Summary: Lions Game
Review: As with the other books written by Nelson DeMille he has NOT failed in keeping you glue to the book, and always wanting more. This is a exciting book, and recommended. I have read 5 of his books and can not wait for the next.
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Summary: One of my Favorites!!!
Review: Nelson Demille has continuously proved to me that he is one of the best writers out there. This book may be the best book I have ever read.
The book follows the tracking of a Middle Eastern terrorist through the United States. John Corey, the main character from Demille's "Plum Island," is back once again to lead the investigation. Corey is a great character. He does his job thoroughly while providing lots of humor throughout. This book is intense and serious, but is also humorous at times. I often found myself laughing outloud while reading this book.
The writing in this book is excellent. Demille does an incredible job developing the plot and characters and always gives a crisp, clear picture of the events. I couldn't put this book down.
I would highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a great read!!!
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Summary: DeMille's peak
Review: I have a list of best-selling authors that, through the years, have caught my attention, and I always buy their books when they release them: Michael Crichton, John Grisham, Tom Clancy, Ken Follett, Nelson DeMille and Stephen King. Of all of them, only the last two have not let me down recently. Nelson DeMille is not a new writer. His books have been around for the past twenty years, if not more. In my opinion, DeMille has achieved what every writer wants along his career: a consistent, improved, better writing style. It's very plain the difference between an early book like 'Cathedral' and 'Lion's game'. While both have good stories and characters, the latter is more enjoyable, much more. 'The lion's game' is the story of Asad Khalil, a lybian seeking, in USA, revenge for the killing of his family. John Corey, the same NYPD macho crude character from 'Plum island', is back, now working in a joint team with FBI, and he's in charge of capturing Khalil before the vengeance is completed. Corey is one of the best characters I've met. Realistic, funny, well developed, believable. The mass market paperback version is almost 950 pages long, and it's in fact a very fast reading. The story is compeling, well-written and well-researched. DeMille divided the book in two parts. John Corey narrates some chapters in first person, in his usual way. Jokes every ten pages, sexist remarks, etc. Other chapters are told in Asad Khalil's point of view, and these are interesting chapters, because DeMille was able to understand how a non-american thinks about american way of life. Khalil is a powerful character; DeMille didn't create only one more bad guy. Khalil is a complete character in the book. Of course, the book has some implausible moments, and towards the end it gets a little unconvincing, but as a work of fiction it's excellent. Now I'm looking forward to reading 'Up country', and then DeMille's next book, which will feature John Corey once more. Grade 9.2/10
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