Night Fall

By: Nelson DeMille

Narrated by: Scott Brick

Length: 14 hrs and 50 mins

Publisher's summary

Based on true events, but unlike anything you've ever heard before, number-one New York Times best-selling author Nelson DeMille has created what may be his finest work to date.

At dusk on July 17, 1996, on a deserted Long Island beach, a man and a woman engage in adulterous sex in front of a video camera. Suddenly a terrible blast lights up the dark summer sky. TWA Flight 800 has just exploded in midair with 230 souls onboard, and the video camera has recorded the last moments of the doomed airliner.

Five years later the government has declared the crash a result of mechanical failure. But John Corey, an ex-NYPD detective who is now a contract agent with the Federal Anti-Terrorist Task Force, is persuaded by Kate Mayfield, his wife and task force partner, that the case deserves a second look.

Kate, a career FBI agent, plays by the rules. Corey plays by no rules but his own. Against long odds and warnings from their superiors, they set out to reopen the case and discover its most crucial piece of evidence. The hunt will lead to a conspiracy at the highest levels and a race toward an elusive and lethal truth that could be even more horrifying than the crash of Flight 800, one with unimaginable consequences for America...and the world.

©2004 Nelson DeMille (P)2004 Time Warner AudioBooks

Critic reviews

"A timely and intense thriller starring a thoroughly likable hero." ( Booklist)

Great Book

Enjoyed the story and the performance. Love the John Corey books. They are a picture into the world of the FBI and NYPD.

Excellent as usual, but with an unexpected twist

Would you listen to Night Fall again? Why?

This was a great book, but part of the reason this is a great book is the unexpected twist. Once you know the twist it is hard to listen again with the same edge of your seat anticipation.

Who was your favorite character and why?

John Corey is the MAN! I want to be like him when I grow up!

What about Scott Brick’s performance did you like?

Scott Brick is superb as always!

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

The truth will never be known!

Any additional comments?

I really enjoy all of the John Corey series, but this one was even more fantastic. Built around a real life drama, TWA 800, it draws you into the story even more. I found myself searching the Internet for answers to the mystery!

Wow, what a fun ride. Highly recommended.

If you could sum up Night Fall in three words, what would they be?

Sexy, cocky, surprising

What was one of the most memorable moments of Night Fall?

The ending was definitely the most memorable moment of Night Fall. I don't want to give it away, but wow, did not see that coming. I still don't know if the ending left me robbed and pissed me off, or if the ending was abrupt and brilliant. Either way, it is memorable.

Have you listened to any of Scott Brick’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I have not listened to any of Scott Brick's performances before, so I can't speak to those. The performance in this audiobook was great though. I felt like 'he' WAS the protagonist.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

No, but that's actually a good thing. There was so much going on and such intrigue, I certainly had to stop and think about the previous chapter for some time.

Any additional comments?

From the NSFW beginning, to the intriguing body, to the cocky as hell protagonist, to the abrupt ending. This novel has everything you could want in a book.

immensely enjoyable read. Great characters!

Scott Brick brings incredible depth and humor to the listener. The story is well researched and incredibly engaging.

Exciting Ride.

Great listen. A little predictable on how the ending was going to happen but all in all a great book. Scott Brick really brings the characters to life.

What a nice surprise this was

If you could sum up Night Fall in three words, what would they be?

Solid First Person

What did you like best about this story?

The smart arse narrator.

Which scene was your favorite?

The final scene at the place we're heading all the way through the book. You'll know it when you get there.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

It made me think.

Any additional comments?

I had no ideas about the author or the story going in. It's written in the first person, which nearly turned me off right away. Once I got used to the style I found myself drawn in.

Great one liners throughout.

Excellent!

Another excellent story by Mr. DeMille. Scott Brick was amazing as usual. I feel like he completely captures who John Corey is while also doing an overall great job at the narration.

I REALLY ENJOYED THIS BOOK

John Correy - Always good. The Narration was excellent as well.

What's not to love?

Nelson DeMille is a great writer, John Corey is my all time favorite character and Scott Brick provides excellent narration! I have already read the whole John Corey series, but enjoyed it so much, I thought I would see what Scott Brick brought to the table. Definitely not disappointed!

Another Great one by Nelson

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, great story, great reader

What did you like best about this story?

Who couldn't like John Corey? Really loved the way fiction and fact work together with an ending that leaves you shaking your head!

Which scene was your favorite?

When John Corey is talking to Fanelli on the phone while Fanelli is at the family cookout.

Any additional comments?

Scott Brick is awesome - he will always be "John Corey" (and Shane Scully!) Can't go wrong with any Demille book, and the audio is even better for me on long drives. Even short drives - I was late for more than one appointment sitting in a parking lot finishing a chapter!