3 comments about The Nelson DeMille Collection: Volume 1: The Gold Coast, Spencerville, and By the Rivers of Babylon.

1. DeMille is a great story teller and knows how to build to a thrilling climax. These abridged audio CDs are perfect for car trips or flights. Makes the time pass quickly and enjoyably.



2. For those who like DeMille this is a pleasant little collection of audio books for your listening enjoyment. As with all abridged versions you are not getting the full character of the book but then thses are not up to the standard of DeMille's later books so not much is lost in the trimming. I liked Volume 2 a little more but all in all, I found this collection to be good adventure yarns and feel this compilation is a great deal $$$wise. bg



3. Very good stores, but I know the books were very long and these are really short. I would have liked for them to not have been so abridged.

1 comments about The Nelson DeMille Collection: Volume 3: The General's Daughter, Cathedral, and The Talbot Odyssey.

1. For those who like DeMille this is a pleasant little collection of audio books for your listening enjoyment. As with all abridged versions you are not getting the full character of the book but then thses are not up to the standard of DeMille's later books so not much is lost in the trimming. I found this collection to be good adventure yarns and feel this compilation is a great deal $$$wise. bg

5 comments about Wild Fire.

1. I loved the book. DeMille is one of the few writers, with such great sense of humor. He knows how to build a good character. When reading out door, people probably saw me smile a lot. The story may be a little imaginary , but who cares as long as you enjoy the main hero.
   Looking forward to another story of Corey , probably on 2011 or 2012.



2. Not the best of the bunch, but all of the books in the corey series are great.



3. I have not yet received this book, more than a month after I placed the order. I am not very satisfied, to say the least!



4. This was the first Nelson DeMille book I've had the pleasure of reading. I plan to go back read all of Detective Corey's adventures!



5. John Corey returns in another enjoyable detective thriller by Nelson DeMille. If anything, this book is put together even better than Nightfall. The characters are engaging and often hilarious. I'm sure I laughed out loud five times at Corey's sharp dialogue. FBI wife Kate is also someone to root for.
   
   If I had one complaint, it would be that Corey acts out of character just once, suddenly finding himself with moral qualms when he knows the right thing to do, but if he did, the novel would end abruptly, so DeMille held off.
   
   Nevertheless, Wildfire is a gripping and very satisfying read.
   
   Top recommendation.

5 comments about Night Fall (Replay Edition).

1. This book was terrific! Until the end....... It was like he had no end for his story and just threw in a completely gratuitous take on the Trade Centers. I was literally yelling at the book "Are you kidding me?????"
   Do yourselves a favor and create your own ending......



2. Listening to CD books has become a lifesaver when traveling with my elderly mother, and listening to DeMille's books is the most entertaining as his plots are complicated but not confusing. You can't predict what will happen next. Along with Up Country, Night Fall is DeMille at his best.



3. I highly recommend reading Night Fall. The characters are fun, plot fast and captivating, but don't forget that much of this story really happened. Do some research on your own and it will pull you into the story. I have just finished Night Fall, and have started Wild Fire. I was hoping for the same intensity and interest to continue on in the series, but it turns out that Night Fall is hard to beat. I don't know if it is because Night Fall is so accurately based on prior events, but I am finding that Wild Fire doesn't come as close to a good read for me. I have recently revived my love for reading, and partially accredit that to this book. Don't hesitate to purchase this one.



4. I picked up this book and looked through it, maybe to consider reading after shortly finishing a novel by one of my favorite authors. I instantly read the first five chapters and had a hard time putting it down. Some are not happy with the ending but it does neatly wrap up a good read. Hey it's Nelson DeMille, would you expect any less? I am not a big fan of his, but after enjoying this book so much I will be reading more of his work. This book is worth looking into.



5. A long-time DeMille fan, I have to say he's getting better with age, ha ha. Nightfall is a strong and disturbing thriller that treads well between fact and fiction, blending real life with what I hope is only speculation.
   
   John Corey is a great wisecracking tough guy hero. I always enjoy my time with him. I think I laughed out loud at least three times while reading this book. At the same time, this story gave me the creeps again and again, especially as it built to its conclusion. The action and rapid-fire dialogue were especially well-done.
   
   Top recommendation.

5 comments about Up Country.

1. DeMille has produced a well plotted story of a journey through not only present day Vietnam but also through the memories of a Viet Vet as he revisits places that shaped his life as a young man. He shares his journey with a younger American ex-pat woman and their interaction serves to bring to life both the Vietnam of the war years and that which exists today.



2. This is a wonderful story with engaging characters and excellent character development. DeMilles ability to describe the physical setting adds interest and makes the story come to life!



3. This is an interesting look at the Vietnam war forty years later. Intriguing and manipulative woman showing up on his secret operation to take place throughout the Vietnamese countryside changes the outlook and outcome. Seemingly innocent beginnings twist to a new and dangerous story. Keeps you glued to see what is exposed next.



4. I still have not received this book. I am very frustrated as I wanted to give it for a birthday present on Dec. 10. Here it is Dec. 8 and still no book. But you have certainly charged me for it. This is completely unacceptable. They sent me a tracking for the book and it was shipped out of Atlanta on Nov. 26th. Where in the world is it? We are 45 miles from Atlanta. What do you plan to do about this mess?



5. This was a good book, I felt it was a little drawn out. Demille is very detailed, I mean down to the wire details. I really enjoyed this book and learned a lot about the war. I was disappointed that the end did not have more punch. Demille weaves a crafty tale for sure.

4 comments about The Lion's Game.

1. Abridged audio -- in paperback. Original printing 2000)
   
   When you read or listen to The Lions Game, keep in mind that this book was written well before the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.
   
   The Lions Game is not about terrorists flying airplanes into the twin towers killing thousands, but about a single terrorist on a mission of revenge. After his bloody entrance into the U.S. and absorption into the country, The Lion leaves a trail of very specific murders across the United States, heading to his final act of revenge.
   
   John Corey, formerly NYPD homicide, now with a special task force on terrorism, is feeling his way around his new assignment (and partner) while trying to analyze the next move of the Lybian terrorist, save lives and figure out his own love life, quite a bit to handle for just one guy!
   
   Nelson DeMille has brought us another entertaining yet thought-provoking action novel that is well worth the time it takes to read or listen to the unabridged version.
   
   I listen to a lot of books on audio. But, I almost never listen to and very much dislike abridgements. They do a great disservice to the author even though authors have to approve the abridged versions of their books. Still, it's a little like just listening to the refrain of a song, you miss the essence of the creator's intentions.
   
   Armchair Interviews says: Good listening.



2. The only thing Detective John Corey knows about a serial killer called 'The Lion' is that he is a young Arab who will stop at nothing in his quest for revenge against the Americans who bombed Libya and killed his family. "The Lion's Game" is a suspenseful thriller that presents a roller coaster ride of plot twists peppered with a cast of truly memorable characters. Boyd Games provides a superb narration of Nelson DeMille's riveting thriller in this flawlessly recorded, 8 CD, 8.59 hour audiobook which will easily prove to be an enduringly popular addition to any community library audiobook collection.



3. very good listening i enjoy demills writting but listening to his book was a great thing to do on a trip to fla.



4. This is one of my favorite books, but this abridged version leaves out some of the trademark John Corey humor included in the cassette recording.

3 comments about The Nelson DeMille Collection: Volume 2: Plum Island, The Charm School, and Word of Honor.

1. My favorite author puts together a great trio of books. My all time favorite Charm School brings you back to the cold war days wondering how this hasn't been made into a movie. Plum Island is more current, but one of the more exciting and thrilling efforts of DeMille. Lastly Word of Honor is in the middle (chronologically) and is one of his "sleeper" titles that you will truly enjoy.
   
   This is a great value at this price.



2. I'm a great fan of DeMille and you can always count on him to get your $worth of entertainment. The books in this collection are just not his best so I didn't feel cheated in buying the abridged version. The narrator was excellent, the stories are entertaining and in the shortened version, they don't drone on too long for you to loose interest. If you are looking for a few hours of diversion while stuck in traffic or to keep you occupied until the sleeping pill kicks in - this is a good choice. bg



3. As an avid reader of Nelson DeMille and a big fan of his character "Det. John Chorie" I searched high and low for this title "Plum Island". After reading all of the other books withe "Det. Chorie", "PI" was the hardest one of all to finde (only available in a 3 story series). The story was entertaining (not great) and the narrarator was as far from a tough, gruff, battle tested NYPD Det.as one could get! He made the audio book verry hard to finish, and took away from the story.
   
   If you like DeMille, i would rerad all of the other "Det. Chorie" books, befor you listen to this audio book, the other narrarators really put you inside these great cases!
   
   A.W.

5 comments about The Gold Coast.

1. This was an interesting and sometimes exciting clash between two cultures, blue blood WASPs and the Mafiaso of Italian ancestry. Told from the perspective of a cynical perspective of a wise-cracking blue blood WASP, it presents a sometimes plausible, sometimes ridiculous idea of what it would be like if the two cultures involved themselves in high drama, society, crime and sex. This was well-written, interesting, with quirky characters, and often cleverly told. There were some glitches in areas of ethics and legalities, but they did not spoil the story.
   
   Ultimately, however, the story failed to deliver a message or reasonable conclusion, but the writer appeared to drive the ending rather than allowing his characters to do so.



2. I will admit, this book was entertaining but did not become so until nearly 1/2 - 2/3rds of the way through. I found it hard to relate to most of characters because of their extraordinary lifestyles and terrible personalities. In fact, the only character I really liked was Frank the mobster, but maybe that was the point. The story seemed to go from very slow and dull to full speed and then jumped around chaotically. At one point I actually thought that maybe I accidentally skipped a chapter relating to an affair between two of the main characters. The ending was pretty sudden and not very exciting as I had hoped. Because I never really could relate to the characters and found myself disliking them so much I didn't care if anyone lived or died or went to prison for life. Out of over 600 pages, there were probably 200 that had me wanting more, the rest was fill.



3. The Gold Coast is full of history and insight into the wealth and quirkyness of families of old Long Island and how the new McMillionaires (some to be feared)invade their lives and traditions. The characters are fun, naughty and evil. A very good story that pulls one along to the finish. Ah, but the story is not finished, as DeMille continues the tale with The Gate House, the finish to the mini-saga and even more exciting than The Gold Coast.



4. This book is one of the most interesting I've ever listened to. The plot of the story holds your attention from beginning to end, and the main character, John Sutter is so witty you just fall in love with him. All of the characters are well-defined with individual personalities making for a great read. I'm sure 'reading' this book would be a joy, but listening to it on audio was a double pleasure because the reader was fantastic. You simply can't go wrong with this book!
   
   Sandy D., St. Louis, MO



5. This book combines a great storyline with lots of history. Its fast pace will keep you from putting it down!

5 comments about The Gate House.

1. The Gate House for a great following up to the Gulf Coast. I'm a Nelson DeMille fan - enjoyed this read about a mystery on Long Island, NY.



2. I have read all of Nelson DeMille's books and have enjoyed every one of them. This book was no exception. It had me chuckling throughout. His main character, John Sutter, is much like John Corey, the main character in another series of DeMille books (Plum Island, Lions Game, Wild Fire). The book is adventurous and humorous at the same time. An excellent read.



3. Chosen because it was a book club selection but I am so thankful the ladies introduced me to DeMille. Everyone said it wasn't his best work, so I'm going to find some other selections but I liked it. It started out really interesting but kinda flattened out midway. Then picked up towards the end. All in all, I liked it.



4. I have read most of DeMille's stuff and he is, generally speaking, one of my favorite novelists. If you are satisfied purely by DeMille's humor, wit and unique first person writing style, this book will leave you fulfilled. If you are looking for a plot, you will not find one. It is a continuation of the Gold Coast in theory, but the element of danger is contrived and with the exception of one chapter, it is void of suspense. If you like DeMille, these detractions could be overlooked, but at nearly 700 pages, there were way too many wasted chapters for me. If I hadn't been on vacation, I probably wouldn't have finished this book, and that would have been a first for one of DeMille's.



5. Third DeMille book that I have read: Gold Coast, Plum Island (not so much). Really liked Sutter's humor. DeMille must be a pipp to live with!

No comments about The Lion.