Plum Island (John Corey, #1)
by Nelson DeMille
Plum Island by Nelson DeMille holds a highly rated rating of 4.03 out of 5, based on 30.6K reader ratings. First published in 1997. The book spans 592 pages.
About Plum Island
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....
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Nelson DeMille |
| Published | 1997 |
| Pages | 592 |
| Genres | Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Suspense, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 4.03 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 30,595 |
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What genre is Plum Island?
Plum Island is categorized as Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Suspense. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is Plum Island worth reading?
Based on 30.6K reader ratings, Plum Island has an average score of 4.03 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Plum Island?
Plum Island has 592 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
Who wrote Plum Island?
Plum Island was written by Nelson DeMille. It was first published in 1997.
What is the ISBN for Plum Island?
The ISBN-13 for Plum Island is 9780446679080.0.
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