Rendezvous

By: Nelson DeMille

Narrated by: Scott Brick

Length: 1 hr and 2 mins

Publisher's summary

In this tense, riveting mind game, New York Times bestselling novelist Nelson DeMille delivers a suspenseful short story in the tradition of his classic military novels The General's Daughter and Word of Honor. A band of soldiers in its last month of service in Vietnam goes out on a patrol through enemy territory with a female sniper in its path. Recounting the mission in shattering and sometimes gruesome detail, DeMille creates a concise masterpiece of moody suspense.

Demille served as a First Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and saw combat in Vietnam as an infantry platoon leader, earning a Bronze Star. He states that Rendezvous features a fictionalized version of himself from that experience.

©2012 Nelson DeMille (P)2013 HighBridge Company

DeMille is a genius

Another fantastic story from DeMille. He seems to be drawing from his time in the service on this because he gets all the details perfect. Scott Brick is absolutely perfect to narrate DeMille's books.

back to my favourites. Scott Brick is the best

A combat story worth listening. As always, Mr..DeMille is very very real and true. Scott Brick's narrations are the most pleasant and live.

Sounded true.

Break as usual was fantastic. He does a great job with all books this was a very good read

Fabulous -- and a puzzler

Quite possibly one of the best short stories ever written. An amazing little tale, lots of authentic details, unparalleled suspense, an ending... well, no spoilers here. Scott Brick's narration is perfect.

I listened to it, was so taken by the story I wanted to send a print copy to an elderly friend who only reads paper books, not audio or electronic. Surprisingly, the book is not available. In fact, it's not available as an audiobook from Audible right now, either.

Not sure what's going on, but I will continue to look for a paper copy -- if you haven't read/heard this one yet, you've missed something. Hope it will be available again soon.

Awesome Vietnam Patrol Story

I wonder if Demille wrote this straight out of his own experience. It's about a patrol of 10 being hunted by a female sniper. Really suspenseful, well written an read short story.

OK Short.

This was a short novel, that was atmospheric and well-written, but perhaps lacking in depth.

Intense

What made the experience of listening to Rendezvous the most enjoyable?

The writer got you into the scene very quickly. I felt fully submerged into the environment.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

Yes. It is through the combination of writing style, pace and excellent narration.

Any additional comments?

Makes me want to explore other works by this author.

The Lady Sniper

i liked everything about book. The details of the story were excellent..the information about radio equipment and the rifles and scopes.

Rendezvous

Not 10 percent accurate
. spent 22years and retired from the military with 2 tours in Vietnam 1 year at Pham Rang and one year at pleiku. I tried to listen but couldn't finish. There is fiction, good fiction and bad fiction . This is bad fiction. Also the narratior sounded redicilous. I feel cheated. Glad l was cheated out much$$$

Hmmmm

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

Probably not. I know it was meant to be short, but it was too short. You have no time to develop feelings for any of the characters. I also didn't have time to get too into it before it was over.

Would you ever listen to anything by Nelson DeMille again?

Oh yes, but only because this was not the first of his that I have read! I hope that others do not choose to hear this as your first DeMille experience, then they might not go back, which would be a tragedy for them.

Which scene was your favorite?

Only one scene in the whole book to choose from! Haha

If this book were a movie would you go see it?

No

Any additional comments?

Stick to the full novels, this just isn't worth it unless you specifically only have a couple of hours to hear something.