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Cathedral

By: Nelson DeMille
Narrated by: Scott Brick
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Publisher's summary

An Irish-American police officer and a British intelligence officer face off against a dangerous terrorist who's holding people hostage in Saint Patrick's Cathedral.

St. Patrick's Day, New York City. Everyone is celebrating, but everyone is in for the shock of his life. Born into the heat and hatred of the Northern Ireland conflict, IRA man Brian Flynn has masterminded a brilliant terrorist act: the seizure of Saint Patrick's Cathedral. Among his hostages: the woman Brian Flynn once loved, a former terrorist turned peace activist. Among his enemies: an Irish-American police lieutenant fighting against a traitor inside his own ranks and a shadowy British intelligence officer pursuing his own cynical, bloody plan. The cops face a booby-trapped, perfectly laid-out killing zone inside the church. The hostages face death. Flynn faces his own demons, in an electrifying duel of nerves, honor, and betrayal.

©1981 Nelson Demille (P)2009 Hachette

Critic reviews

"A home-run thriller." ( Chicago Tribune)

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Another Home Run

Nelson DeMille and Scott Brick are my favorite team of author/narrator, I haven't run across one of their efforts that I haven't loved.

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Very enthralling book.

Good history. Seems very plausible. Excellent writer
Who keeps you looking for next shoe to drop

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It will keep you guessing

Loved it. A must read for every swat team member. once you start you don't want to stop

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Another great novel by Nelson DeMille.

Excellent! Scott Brick is a super talented artist. Nelson DeMille has a great imagination and a rare way of illustrating it into words and stories.

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Too long for the content

Too long. I have read/listened to almost all of Nelsons books and loved most. Found my self saying "get on with it numerous times"

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For once I've run across a book better read

Although I love Nelson DeMille for his biting sarcasm, he's a pretty versatile writer. I read this book years back and thought it was spectacular so thought I'd re-visit. Tough to listen to even for a fan. It's just so long and involved and I couldn't form the same connection. Most of my reading friends at the time I read it passed because of the length but loving DeMille I jumped in. Not light reading but for me, well worth the time.

I recommend the book since I couldn't even finish the listen.

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A long listen but Really worth it!

Nelson DeMille and Scott Brick - perfect together!
This story at times seems to draw out, but by the end you will know it was all worth the time taken for Mr. DeMille has fully fleshed out the characters and the intrigue.
The result is a unique and compelling story, with characters you can empathize with (even the "villains"). AND narrated by the master himself, Scott Brick!
Scott Brick is, as always, superb at creating a perfect pace. He provides the ideal voice for Mr. DeMille's vivid setting, and brings the characters to life.

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Writer style is extraordinary

I keep searching for similar styles but no success to date! Combination whit and intertwined with current events and conservative values suspense and story writing

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Intense emotions

It's about people not guns.
If you're looking for alot of typical cops and robbers - this isn't it.
Scott Brick didn't do justice to the book.

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Wish I had read the reviews BEFORE I PURCHASED...!

I'm usually more careful before I purchase --- but "Nelson DeMille --- no need to? WRONG!!

This story was boooooooring! How many times can the characters keep talking to each other with saying anything new & or different?

Looking forward to better times with Mr. DeMille…!

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