The Lion's Game

By: Nelson DeMille

Narrated by: Scott Brick

Length: 24 hrs and 45 mins

Publisher's summary

To survive in a game with no rules at all, John Corey must invent a strategy that includes no luck at all. The hero of DeMille's No. 1 New York Times best seller, Plum Island, Corey has been through a lot, not the least of which was surviving three bullet wounds while serving on the NYPD. Now he signs on with the government's Anti-Terrorist Task Force in an attempt to stop an alleged Libyan terrorist known simply as "The Lion".

The Lion has the instincts of a wild animal, the bloodlust of a carnivore, and the boldness and speed of a cat of prey. And now he's loose in America. Can John Corey stop him? Or has his allotment of luck just run out? Nelson DeMille spins an epic tale of heart-pounding suspense.

©2000 Nelson DeMille (P)2000 Books on Tape and Time Warner AudioBooks

Critic reviews

"Well worth hearing." ( Book)

"DeMille has created the kind of rambunctious hero that readers will want to see again." ( Chicago Tribune)

"Sexy, humorous, fast-paced." ( Washington Post)

great listen

Love the Corey character, pretty good plot and suspense, but of course being a pre 9/11 book there are no NSA intercepts, pinpointing cell transmissions, Gitmo, rendition or other good stuff. Oh well.

The Lion's Game

Very entertaining. I listen to audible books when I am driving and I found myself looking forward to my next opportunity to listen and find out what was going to happen next.

Entertaining, but a bit lame

I found this book to be very entertaining but that is about it. It lacked a bit if substance but i still couldn't put it down! Great performance by Scott Brick.

Great Listen

I loved the characters and loved the story. The inner dialogue and John's sarcasm was right up my alley. At times, I thought there was too much information on Assad, but in the end it all tied together well. It was an easy book to listen too, without much complication where I had to concentrate on what the story was instead of driving.

Riveting from beginning to end

Demille grabs you from the opening sequence and hold you for the remainder of the book. Interestingly this pre 911 story has many insights into middle eastern culture, politics and terrorism that are very relevant today. Looking forward to the sequel.

Fun easy read

An enjoyable book. Interesting story. Best part is when the author describes women. I found myself laughing at the caveman protrayal.

Awesome

The book was very entertaining and exciting . I would listen to it again and again but I need to listen to next book in the series. I'd advise anybody & everybody to listen to this book.
The narrator was excellent in his performance of the story.

Good overall.

An excellent follow-up to Plum Island. The character is a little loose with his love life, and a little flippant, but the storyline is good. The plot takes interesting twists, and is not necessarily evident… Keeps me guessing! That is a challenge for a book

This book is wonderful!

What made the experience of listening to The Lion's Game the most enjoyable?

The narrator made the characters come alive.

Who was your favorite character and why?

John Corey. I love his sense of humor, and willingness to bend the rules.

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

Yes. This one is just as superb as the rest.

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

What;s a tag line?

Any additional comments?

Great book. I will listen to it several times.

It is Demille. Need I say more?

Nelson Demille is an amazing author. I have never been disappointed in one of his novels. Each one is better than the last! I do not know how he does it! Bravo!