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)

cant wait to read more!

great suspenseful book with great character development. plot was realistic, will definately read another by this author.

DeMille is the best.

DeMille is the best and Scott Brick has John Corey down to a turn. The series, especially Plum Island, is a fascinating read/listen as I have done both with DeMille's novels.

Fantastic

Loved this book! Could not stop listening and actually laughed out loud. Highly recommend anything by Nelson Demille and this narrator.

FANTASTIC BOOK!!

Nelson DeMille did an excellent job on this book with regard to painting an easy-to-follow scene. All the book's characters were well thought out, and Scott Brick did an amazing job narrating. I would highly recommend this book and the entire series.

Went back for another listen

Thought The Maze was a weak effort

So I went back for another listen to Plum Island
Much better writing
No repetition of “the thirsty Thursdays” and no weak & obvious plot lines
Strong reminder of what drew me to this author years ago
May continue do the road further

Outstanding Reading

I have been plus minus for Scott Brick over the years because he can be a bit "sing songy". But he is perfect in this book. He absolutely fits the character, and does a great job with all the characters, not just the protagonist. There were no draggy points, the book kept me interested start to finish. Having read all of the books in my favorite detective series, I am so happy to find a new detective series to read through. Was worried my gym workouts would come to a halt without a good audible backup. Highly recommended for anyone who likes modern detective.

Outstanding

The writing was masterfully done. The characters came to life. The narrator is a perfect fit for John Corey.

A little too wordy but good

Another good story by Demille. He can be a little wordy and drawn out but in general entertaining.

Well Read Mystery, Overbearing Hero

What did you like best about Plum Island? What did you like least?

The plot and mystery is just fantastic. However, The hero is just a big smart ass with agiant ego. When I read this book years back, I loved it. Listening made John Corry overbearing and trite.

What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?

Demille's knowledge and skillful writing describing Long Island and Plum Island is captivating. The story is a clever mystery. The ending was dissapointing because Demille seemed to use extreme, unrealtisic violence to abruptly end the story, as if he was tired of writing.

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

Ive listened to many of his performances and he never dissapoints.

Do you think Plum Island needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

There are at least four novels that follow this one, all of them excellent.

Dated, macho, but a good yarn.

Would you try another book from Nelson DeMille and/or Scott Brick?

Probably. I think back to Mr. Demille's early books, and The Charm School really stands out. I thought it was great when I read it, way back when. It didn't have the constantly smartass John Corey dominating it, as he does here. I would try another one, but I have a feeling that I might quit early. Scott Brick, OTOH, does a great job with this character, and I have read other books that he narrates. He's fun to listen to, and I don't have the reservations about him that some do.

If you’ve listened to books by Nelson DeMille before, how does this one compare?

I kinda answered that in the first question. The Charm School was great, and Plum Island is not great. It is a good story, with a plot that holds your attention, and a few characters who also do. I really enjoyed Emma Whitestone, and was genuinely sorry to hear her go. But I do have concerns about Mr. Demille's habit of writing epic bestsellers, as I feel that he is shooting low, and just cannot outgrow his show-offy personality. He does research carefully, and he can write.

What aspect of Scott Brick’s performance would you have changed?

An unusual question. I don't believe I would change anything. The villain is repulsive, but that is who he is supposed to be. I liked the end, which left you wondering about whether Corey and Beth would get together. She would be good for him, maybe rein in some of his egregiously macho takes on the world. I liked her, too.

Did Plum Island inspire you to do anything?

No. Not inclined to search for buried treasure.