books 2011 // # 26 - Plum Island by Nelson DeMille
Title: Plum Island
Author: Nelson DeMille (* 1943)
Publication Date: New York 1997.
Genre: Crime fiction. Thriller.
Series: John Corey book #01.
Page Count: 539.
Summary: Biological warfare, hidden treasure, romance, and, of course, murder lie at the heart of DeMille's devilishly sharp and suspenseful Plum Island. When two Long Island biologists are found with bullets in their skulls, NYPD Detective John Corey investigates. Little does he know that this puzzling local crime will soon fester into a crisis of cataclysmic proportions. [Source].
Review in 5 words or less: "Modern" noir | Great atmosphere & pacing | witty dialogues | clever, surprising plot & likable main character |
Personal Rating: ◊ ◊ ◊ of 5.
Review:
Noir has reached modern times with John Corey, sardonic smart-ass cop on leave. I really enjoyed his dry style of narrating the surprisingly clever and well-plotted story. Add to that some great dialogues and really impressing research as well as a great atmosphere and beautifully detailed descriptions of the settings and I'm happy. Never mind that the ending is a bit Hollywood-like. It fits very well into that story. Recommended for those moments when you need a smart-ass detective to cheer you up.
Links: official website, @ wikipedia
Other books I've read by this author: Mayday (1979).