The story line is excellent, and the lead protagonists are real and charming. Plum island john corey book 1 kindle edition by demille. Wounded in the line of duty, nypd homicide cop john corey is convalescing in rural eastern long island when an attractive young couple he knows is found shot to death on the family patio. Our sinking shoreline in this book redolent with wit and wisdom, science writer william sargent, travels from plum island in northern massachusetts to the winter white house on palm beach florida, to explore our sinking shore. The disturbing story of the governments secret plum island germ laboratory fueled the conspiracy theories. Detective john corey, last seen in plum island, now faces his toughest. Conspiracy theory with jesse ventura plum island tv. Filled with unrelenting suspense and surprising plot twists at every terrifying turn, the. Plum island book central rappahannock regional library. Plum island, lyme disease and operation paperclip a. When two scientists at a highly restricted germ warfare lab on plumb island are killed, john corey is the only person who doesnt buy the theory that they were. Could their deaths have something to do with plum island, supposedly an a.
He is asked by the local chief of police to help with the murder investigation of a local couple whom john had known during his stay. The below studies were all conducted at the plum island research facility, proving that this facility did in fact experiment with tickborne diseases. The book trail thriller set in new yorks plum island the. A great murder mystery, lovable and hatable characters, nonstop action, and a nearly perfect beginning, middle, and end. Plum island book calgary public library bibliocommons. It inspired the plot and title of a 1997 nelson demille novel, and hannibal lecter was offered visits there in exchange for cooperation in the silence of the lambs. Plum island is followed by the 2000 novel, the lions game. Plum islands early history told in new book newsday. Wounded in the line of duty, nypd homicide detective john corey convalesces in the long island township of southold, home to farmers, fishermen and at least one killer. Includes biography, photos, bibliography, and contact information. I met nelson demille twice before reading one of his books. Key to the novels sway is its boisterous plot, as demille expertly melds medical mystery, police procedural and nautical adventure, adding assorted love. Beach plum island, by holly robinson, is a wonderful novel revolving around family, friendship, love, and loss.
Since the charm school 1988, demilles pageturning skills have only improved, peaking with the gold coast 1990, faltering on spencerville 1994, and returning to form with this trip back to the long island venue of the gold coast. He comes back from the island and spends a lot of time investigating a small number of suspects. Plum islands early history myths and all told in new book. Key to the novels sway is its boisterous plot, as demille expertly melds medical mystery, police procedural and nautical adventure, adding assorted love interests and capping matters with a. The random locations add to the chase feel of the novel.
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. Lets say for the sake of argument that the lyme spirochete did originate on plum island as. The two, a man and his wife, also appear to have been involved in a search for a pirate treasure. The daily news is proud to announce a beautiful coffeetable book featuring historic images of plum island and salisbury from the 1800stoday. This is the first novel to feature recurring character, detective john corey. The bacteria itself may have been researched there throughout plum island s history, but if humans dont know how to create life, then the bacteria had to come from somewhere nature. Key to the novels sway is its boisterous plot, as demille expertly melds medical. Apr 01, 1997 the book starts with a convalescing john corey, formerly of the nypd, who wants nothing more than to drink beer while relaxing at his uncles long island beach house.
The author of an upcoming book detailing the 1914 courtmartial of an army officer at fort terry on plum island hopes the book will highlight how the long island case played a key role in the earliest. Nelson demilles plum island headed to tv, aaron eckhart eyed. We will be working with the custom house maritime museum, newburyport public library archival center, salisbury public library, salisbury historical society and the museum of old newbury to bring this. Beach plum island is told from the viewpoint of three sisters. The book starts with a convalescing john corey, formerly of the nypd, who wants nothing more than to drink beer while relaxing at his uncles long island beach house. Buy a discounted paperback of plum island online from australias leading. Childrens books and activities about plum island, massachusetts. Feb, 2019 usdanational archives and records administration. A former employee at plum island in the 1950s has personal recollection of a nazi scientist releasing ticks outdoors on plum island. The storyline and demilles way of conveying the story makes it very hard to put down. Plum island john corey book 1 kindle edition by demille, nelson. In 1997, nypd detective john corey is on the back porch of his uncles waterfront home on the north fork of long island recovering from three gunshot wounds while working in his town of manhattan, ny.
The mystery, myth and reality of plum island howstuffworks. The battle to preserve plum island the connecticut story. Aug 30, 2007 this book tells the frightening story about this government labs spotted history and also reveals that plum island animal disease research laboratory, which is home to many of the deadliest germs. John corey is a new york detective recuperating from 2 gunshot wounds when he is. John is originally working as a consultant for the small township, where an old friend of his is the chief of police, but when he is relieved of this position, he continues the investigation on his. Plum island introduces readers to john corey, a retired nypd officer who has. Plum island, the lions game, night fall, wild fire, and the lion. Tom and judy gordon, a young, attractive couple corey knows, have been found on their. Mar 16, 2020 plum island is an island in the town of southold in suffolk county it is located in gardiners bay, east of orient point the island is about 3 miles long and 1mile wide at its widest point. The local police chief, sylvester maxwell, wants coreys.
Heavy wisecracking keeps the fun flowing as demille cranks up a thrilling, entertaining plot. Their visit to the plum island research facility and the gordons labs reveals only that the fbi and cia have. The victims were biologists at plum island, a research site rumored to be an. Nelson demilles plum island headed to tv, aaron eckhart. When two prominent scientists who worked at a secret research facility on plum island are murdered, john is drafted to investigate the deaths. Buy a cheap copy of plum island book by nelson demille.
Jun 04, 2020 especially when the title of the book is scandal on plum island and the author, marian lindberg, a journalist and attorney, notes on the cover that its a true story. Plum island, parker river national wildlife refuge the. It lends its name to the title of megabestselling author nelson demilles latest novel. Corey goes to the island to investigate, which is too long and is, unfortunately, boring. The victims are two scientists who worked at a us government research station on plum island. Tom and judy gordon, a young, attractive couple corey knows, have. Authors book revisits plum island case involving gays in. Governments secret lab 257 horrific secrets of plum island.
The cuban government has also claimed that plum island was the source of an insidious bioattack plot against their agricultural assets as well, and there have been declassified documents confirming a secret biological warfare program being pursued at plum island right up until 1969, when the program was shut down by then president richard nixon. Dec 10, 20 plum island introduces us to nypd homicide cop john corey, who is resting up out east on long island after being wounded in the line of duty when hes drawn into a murder investigation after a. Plum island book east lansing public library bibliocommons. In this story, we see john corey in his early years as an nypd detective, before he became involved with the federal. After all, the plum island agreement between the army and the usda allowed the army to borrow the island from the usda when necessary and in the national interest. The book trail thriller set in new yorks plum island. Based on my experiences in coast guard search and rescue, i found any conversation in an open boat nearly impossible during a cat1 hurricane. In 1997, nypd detective john corey is on the back porch of his uncles waterfront home on the north fork of long island recovering from. I originally thought this book was going to be about plum island and a mystery having to do with biological scientific fact.
Established in 1942, parker river national wildlife refuge consists of 4,662 acres on the southern twothirds of plum island, a barrier island on massachusetts northeast coast. Plum island is a fictional novel about a convalescing new york police homicide detective named john corey, who gets involved in a multiple murder investigation while he is supposed to be recovering from serious wounds. Plum island is a fictional novel about a convalescing new york police homicide detective named john corey, who gets involved in a multiple murder. The writing is fast and furious and you cant help but need to know what is going to happen. Lets say for the sake of argument that the lyme spirochete did originate on plum island as a genetically modified single celled organism. Feb 19, 2018 eight miles off the coast of connecticut and 1. Others to read are the lion and wild fire, both awesome books. The abcs of plum island, massachusetts for elementary ages b.
Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. His specialty in the third reich was virus and vaccine research. The victims were biologists at plum island, a research site rumored to be an incubator for germ warfare. Tom and judy gordon, a young, attractive couple corey knows, have been found on their patio, each with a bullet in the head. Between the civil war and the end of the 19th century, plum island served as a summer vacation site for the wealthy. Corey first appeared in demilles novel plum island, in 1997. What i later discovered was there was more to this book than just that. Before too long, demille has also worked into the plot long islands. I have to say that i absolutely adored this book and its characters. Accordingly, there can be no more questions about if plum island did in fact dabble in these infections. For years, plenty of wild rumors and conspiracy theories have swirled around an 840acre 340hectare speck of land a mileandahalf off new yorks long island, home to a highsecurity federal research facility that internetfueled urban legends have made into the east coasts equivalent of area 51. Plum island is a small bit of the earth just off the long island shore. Listen free to plum island by nelson demille with a free trial.
Strange conspiracies and conundrums at new yorks mysterious. Prolific but unfounded conspiracy theories have alleged that lyme disease, first documented in nearby lyme, connecticut, was a biological weapon which originated in the plum island laboratory. New york detective john corey, recovering from bullet wounds on an island, narrates his investigation into the murder of two scientists researching biological warfare. Plum island, lyme disease and operation paperclip a deadly. This time, demille limns not the fitzgeraldian wealth of oyster bay but rather the north forks comfortably welloffbut lessfancy citizens. Plum island book bellingham public library bibliocommons. Plum island is a mustread book for fans of fastpaced and realist. Plum island is our first introdution to tough, cocky, wisecracking, but very likeable nypd homicide cop, john corey. Tom and judy gordon, a young, attractive couple corey knows, have been. Booktrail the locations in the chain the first part of this is a hellbent fast paced race into the utter depths of the human mind, fear and desperation.
Nelson demilles john corey books in order novel suspects. He enjoys the fact that the tourist season is just about over so that its just him and the locals. Only problem i found was the extended conversation during the boat chase was a little too long for those sea conditions. Although the origins of plum island are shrouded in secrecy, investigations have revealed the startling fact that, in the 1950s, the lab was run by a german scientist named erich traub, who was brought to america after the second world war. Abram hewitt, a former mayor of new york city, acquired almost the entire island. These books from the john corey series by nelson demille traces the titular.
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