May 27, 2015 nelson demilles new book is a chilling read by cindy adams. Against the backdrop of a legend that has lasted 2,000 years, and with a love affair influencing many decisions, good eventually. Thus begins an impossible quest that will pit them against murderous tribes, deadly assassins, fanatical monks, and the passions of their own hearts. The quest is a breakneck search for an ancient legend amid a dangerous jungle war and no ones coming out unscathed show more. Demille has also written under the pen names jack cannon, kurt ladner, ellen kay and brad matthews. Nelson demilles new book is a chilling read by cindy adams. The quest is longwinded and drawn out just like his previous book. His works include word of honor, the charm school, the gold coast, plum island, and the generals daughter made into a 1999 movie starring john travolta.
Buy the quest by nelson demille, in like new condition. With rippedfromtheheadlines appeal, an exotic and dangerous locale, and the hairpin twists and inimitable humor that are signature demille, the deserter is the first in a timely and thrilling new series from an unbeatable team of true masters. Brit writer henry mercado was captured in world war ii europe and sent to stalins gulag. That shall be to you better than light and safer than a knownew way. John corey series in order nelson demille fictiondb. About the author nelson demille is one of americas most popular and bestselling authors, and a new book from him is a keenly awaited event. Nov 11, 20 im happy to say i finished the quest, by nelson demille, on schedule as i planned. The ending a little too tidy, but overall an enjoyable read and different form other books of the authors that i have read. Apparently nelson demille wrote the first version of this book back in 1975, and its. An earlier version of this book was published almost forty years ago, and when i wrote the quest, the historical events that take place in this bookthe ethiopian revolution and civil warwere recent history. Nelson demille books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography. A sweeping adventure thats equal parts thriller and love story, nelson demilles newest novel takes the reader from the war torn jungles of ethiopia to the magical city of rome. One of the first questions i asked him was about john corey, his. This story centers around 2 journalists frank purcell and henry mercado and a photographer vivian smith who are in ethiopia to cover the war that is going on per the.
In 1975, when nelson demille was in his early 30s, he published his first fulllength novel, the quest, with manor books. Nelson demilles thriller turns cuban treasure hunt into. Nelson demilles next thriller due out this october with details the real book spy says. But the rest of night fall was supreme, which ranks it far higher than the quest.
His novels include the deserter, written with alex demille, the cuban affair, radiant angel, plum island, the charm school, the gold coast, and the generals daughter, which was made into a major motion picture, starring john travolta and madeleine stowe. However, vivian smith finally does make up her mind. The old emperor, haile selassie, known as the lion of judah, had been deposed and died in captivity, and ethiopia was plunged in chaos. Two of his novels, mayday and word of honour, were made into tv movies, and the generals daughter was made into a major motion picture starring john travolta and madeleine stowe. Nelson demille wrote the quest nearly 40 years ago. Having sold nearly 50 million books worldwide in a 35year writing career, he is an author whose work has been converted into one hollywood hit and a critically acclaimed madefortelevision movie. The romantic triangle and sex scenes detracted from the storyline for me. Nelson demilles thriller the cuban affair mixes acerbic travelogue, demented treasure hunt. Jun 26, 2018 nelson demilles next thriller due out this october with details the real book spy says. Mar 01, 1975 to put it succinctly, i consider demille to be my favorite author. This story centers around 2 journalists frank purcell and henry mercado and a photographer vivian smith who are in. Following his most recent standalone novel, the cuban affair 2017, the.
It is a story of make believe okay fiction is all makebelieve in the style of indiana jones. The quest is a deadly adventure that pits two journalists and a beautiful photographer against the vatican, murderous tribesmen, shadowy assassins, fanatical coptic monks and, ultimately, the powers of the holy grail itself. Order of nelson demille books nelson demille is an american novelist who has written such books as the generals daughter, the gold coast and the john corey series. Nelson richard demille was born in jamaica queens on august 23, 1943. While much of the book is clumsy, contrived, and silly, it is while reading passages of the diary that one may actually find oneself laughing out loud. Sep 17, 20 debuted on the new york times best sellers list. The old and new testaments brought him comfort and escape, and kept his mind from dying, and kept his soul nourished. The quest by nelson demille booksamillion online book store. Nelson demille tells his fans something big is coming the real book spy says. Sep 17, 20 demille also poses threats that never materialize, like the fierce galla tribe roaming about. And he replied, go out into the darkness and put your hand into the hand of god. In 20, i rewrote the quest and doubled its length, making it, i hope, a. Born in new york in 1949, nelson richard demille grew up on long island and attended hofstra university for three years before joining the army and enrolling in officer candidate school.
A ship carrying a dirty bomb could wipe out a port. The quest is a breakneck search for an ancient legend amid a dangerous jungle war and no ones coming out unscathed. The novel crosses genres with its spiritualism, wit, adventure and romance, not to mention gripping action. Freelance journalist frank purcell once spent time in a khmer rouge prison. The quest and the panther, i am now reading the panther and it has a very different style to the quest. A former us army lieutenant who served in vietnam, he is the author of nine acclaimed. Jan 14, 2016 nelson demille tells his fans something big is coming the real book spy says. Nelson demille sits down with news 12s stone grissom to discuss his new book, the quest as well as the passing of fellow author, tom clancy. It has been fully rewritten, showcasing this masterful authors historical knowledge, understanding of the human psyche, and matchless entertainment skills. The quest by nelson demille booksamillion online book.
Jun 24, 2014 the quest is a deadly adventure that pits two journalists and a beautiful photographer against the vatican, murderous tribesmen, shadowy assassins, fanatical coptic monks and, ultimately, the powers of the holy grail itself. Nelson demille books list of books by author nelson demille. Nelson demilles new thriller mixes acerbic cuban travelogue with a demented treasure hunt. Insert your email below to start getting these recommendations. As new a secondhand book that can easily pass for a new one. His novels include plum island, the charm school, and the gold coast. Buy the quest by nelson demille, in very good condition. Nelson demille is the new york times bestselling author of twenty novels, six of.
Despite some rollicking good action, particularly aboard mia, an ancient navion aircraft, demilles quests conclusion may leave readers thinking, is that all there is. He has mostly written thrillers and crime fiction but he has delved outside of that with some nonfiction, albeit he tends to use pseudonyms when he does. The nyt bestselling author also weighs in on donald. It does not contain nelson demille s normal humour. The author of 18 actionsuspense novels, a number of which have become new york times bestsellers, he is bestknown for his john corey series, which includes the following books plum island, the lions game, night fall, wild fire, the lion, the panther and radiant angel. Demille has also written under the pen names jack cannon, kurt ladner, and brad matthews. Nelson demilles new book is a chilling read page six. Oct 03, 20 nelson demille sits down with news 12s stone grissom to discuss his new book, the quest as well as the passing of fellow author, tom clancy. From the dusty archives of the vatican to the overgrown jungles of ethiopia, an unlikely crew of four begins a deadly search for the holy grail. Two reporters, a mercenary soldier, and a devastatingly beautiful photographer are caught in the upheaval of an ethiopian civil war. Normally i just tell my wife its demille and brick and she knows she lost me for the duration. Against the backdrop of a legend that has lasted 2,000 years, and with a love affair influencing many decisions, good eventually triumphs but at a steep price. Nelson demilles next book to feature fanfavorite hero.
Nelson demilles next thriller due out this october with details. Ovids explanation of love bade me write does not quite hack it. Nelson richard demille born august 23, 1943 is an american author of action adventure and suspense novels. The quest by nelson demille 9780751553260 booktopia. He knew every detail of the young mans face and every movement of his body. His other new york times bestsellers include the charm school, word of honor, the gold coast, spencerville, the lions. Give me a light that i may tread safely into the unknown. It was a good story, but there were a couple things that i did not care for more on that later. Nelson demille is at the top of his game as he masterfully interprets one of historys greatest mysteries. Amateurish, with a twist savvy readers will see coming from a mile away. Demille takes the reader back to the mid1970s in this rereleased novel from his.
Nelson demilles next book to feature fanfavorite hero john. The quest by nelson demille meet your next favorite book. His novels include the deserter written with alex demille, the cuban affair, radiant angel, plum island, the charm school, the gold coast and the generals daughter, the latter of which was made into a major motion picture, starring. An earlier, shorter version of the quest was published in paperback in 1975.
From 1974 to 1975, demille wrote a series of fastpaced paperback novels centred around the figure of nypd. Our cheap used books come with free delivery in the us. To put it succinctly, i consider demille to be my favorite author. Im happy to say i finished the quest, by nelson demille, on schedule as i planned. May 26, 2015 an even more improbable entry is the one that pins the tail on the killer. Sep 12, 20 a sweeping adventure thats equal parts thriller and love story, nelson demille s newest novel takes the reader from the war torn jungles of ethiopia to the magical city of rome. Reaching him by telephone, nelson granted me a generous fulllength interview, answering everything i threw at him. The old man thought of the young man who walked through the iron door in 1936. The quest is a breakneck search for an ancient legend amid a dangerous jungle war and no ones coming out unscathed about the author nelson demille is one of americas most popular and bestselling authors, and a new book from him is a keenly awaited event. Our cheap used books come with free delivery in the uk. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
The quest to make money i am a true fan of nelson demille and scott brick and when i heard the quest was coming out i could not wait even with the delays which made it that much sweeter. I love nelson devilles work and have eagerly purchased all his previous books and devoured them in days. The complete series list for john corey nelson demille. He would have told vivian this as a friend but she might think it was coming from a jealous. Nelson demille talks about latest book, the quest, and tom. Demille returned to hofstra university to complete his degree in political science and history. Nelson demille could hang honorary degrees and literary awards on the walls of his office. Not since night fall have i seen the end of the book bail out nelson demille the way it did in the quest.
He served in vietnam, earning the air medal, bronze star, and the vietnamese cross of gallantry. The quest is suspenseful, romantic, and filled with heartpounding action. He is the son of builder huron demille and his wife antonia panzera. Army combat veteran daniel mac maccormick, now a charter boat captain, who is about to set sail on his most dangerous cruise. Demille and his family moved to long island when he was a child. Force disappeared from his post in afghanistan, a video released by his. The quest by nelson demille used like new 9780751553260.