• The Book Case

  • A Short Story Featuring Detective John Corey
  • By: Nelson DeMille
  • Narrated by: Scott Brick
  • Length: 1 hr and 58 mins
  • 4.3 out of 5 stars (1,973 ratings)

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The Book Case

By: Nelson DeMille
Narrated by: Scott Brick
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"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: Plum Island, The Lion's Game, Night Fall, Wild Fire, and The Lion. In this story, we see John Corey in his early years as an NYPD Detective, before he became involved with the Federal Anti-Terrorist Task Force.

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Typical DeMille- John Corey satire. Enjoyed it. Quick listen. Need ix more words - so I am completing my review to meet audible requirements……

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Here comes John Corey!

Great pacing, characters, and wisecracking from the protagonist, an early John Corey. Detective of the NYPD. Well done!

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A bonus story!

I have really enjoyed the John Corey series, especially with Scott Brick as the narrator. His voice just fits the personality of the detective perfectly. This is only a 2 hour story and it is very good. I was hoping a new novel would have come out since the Panther, so I listened to this for a "fix." Even though it is short, it is fun to listen and witness Corey's humor as he solves a crime. It was actually fun listening to a story than I was able to finish quickly instead of listening for 15 hours. If you want a quick treat, it is worth the time.

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well done short story

loved it, short but well written. you get to know John Corey as a policeman.

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Great as usual!

For a short story it was good. Very clever plot. John Corey did it again!!! The story took place back when he was still a NY cop.

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Excellent short piece by Nelson DeMille

While looking for a new release by DeMille I stumbled upon this gem! Just as I expected. Terrific. Riiight...

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John Corey has always been the Ass we know and Love!

I love this character! This story takes place back when John was a detective. Story was good enough. As always, John Corey and his abrasive investigative style was the best part!

Good quick story that is a bit more lighthearted than the usual John Corey stories. I enjoyed it.

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fun short story

great mystery short story. all that you want in a murder mystery with a cocky detective who reads people well.

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If you want a quick easy fix

If you have read any Nelson DeMille books before than you know what a lot of fun that his character Det. John Corey can be. For a very enjoyable two hours of just pure escape you can't do any better than this. If you haven't read any books on Det. Corey yet this is a great way too get to know the character with out a large investment of time or money. The reader is Scott Brick (one of the best out there), and he is the reader for all the books in this series. So if you like this short story than go for the longer versions - it's a win, win situation.

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What made the experience of listening to The Book Case the most enjoyable?

I would highly recommend this interesting short story. Keeps you listening for sure

What about Scott Brick’s performance did you like?

love his voice

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