Plum Island: Booktrack Edition

By: Nelson DeMille

Narrated by: Scott Brick

Length: 19 hrs and 43 mins

Publisher's summary

The hair-raising suspense of The General's Daughter... the wry wit of The Gold Coast... this is vintage Nelson DeMille at the peak of his originality and the height of his powers...

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. The victims were biologists at Plum Island, a research site rumored to be an incubator for germ warfare. Suddenly, a local double murder takes on shattering global implications - and thrusts Corey and two extraordinary women into a dangerous search for the secret of Plum Island....

©1997 Nelson DeMille (P)2010 Hachette Audio

Critic reviews

“DeMille's Mike Hammer-like cop is a chuckle-provoking winner, and the plot cleverly combines biological hazards and shiver-me-timbers pirate legends. An entertaining mix from the big-selling DeMille.” ( Booklist)

“Heavy wisecracking keeps the fun flowing as DeMille cranks up a thrilling, entertaining plot.” ( Kirkus Reviews)

DeMille & Brick at their best!

This has got to be one of the best whodunits in a VERY long time. DeMille is simply a master at creating believable situations and characters and Scott Brick is a natural at breathing life into them. The story is heart pounding throughout..starting with the murders of NYC Detective John Corey's neighbors. Shot multiple times in the line of duty, Corey is supposed to be a convalescent at his late uncle's home on Long Island. But he soon becomes involved in the investigation....and none of the pieces are fitting together very well. Yet the local police at ready to pass their murders off as a random event. But then more people are brutally murdered. Serial killer? Possibly...but Corey leaves no stone unturned.

You won't be able to put this one down!

it's fine!

John Corey is the character to beat. Love him/ cringe over his humor. some predictable and some is not. it will make you glad you read the first book and look forward to the next in the series.

Corny humor makes this story fun!

Excellent voice work that was captivating and entertaining! Somewhat drawn out story but worth the listen.

Sad its over

What did you love best about Plum Island?

The characters in the book are excellent. I think the fact that the book is written in the first person makes it great to listen to and Scott Brick is an excellent narrator. Sometimes the story gets a little slow, but I felt like I really know the characters and I'll miss the story on my commute.

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

Yes. Excellent as always.

holy crap!! what a great book!!

love love love the story, narration, characters... very satisfying ending. can't wait for book two.

mind of a fifteen year old boy

Scott Brick is my favorite narrator so I didn't stop listening to Cory's prepubescent chatter

wonderful surprise

thoroughly enjoyable, Narrator's Bricks attention and enjoyment in the interesting telling of the story just sparkled. Anxious to read more in the series.

Fun, fast, and entertaining.

I enjoy Nelson DeMille’s writing and delivery. This book is an easy and entertaining listen but the story itself is not one of his best. If you are looking for a light read, you will not be disappointed.

Plumbe Eyeland

Being a native and proud Long Islander, I have become very familiar with the settings this book used as it’s back drop. This is one of my favorite books ever and I read this book 2 times and listened to it twice. The sense of humor and the sense of anger and drama, are very well written. This book actually has a viable plot twist which circles me back to the second part of the story and me being an islander and all. I love the history of this book.

Scott Brick is the best as John Corey!

Scott is the best narrator! I listened to the series 3 or 4 times! Hes great.