The vietnam war in nelson demille the american legion. Nelson demille books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography barnes. He is the son of builder huron demille and his wife antonia panzera. Enjoyed it just as much as the first time i read it. Nelson demille was born nelson richard demille to huron and antonio demille on august 23, 1943 in new york city. Nelson demille is an american author of several crime mystery novels. A novel by demille, nelson and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Warrant officers are addressed as mister, so this salutation was a reminder of my past or perhaps present army rank, not a celebration of my civilian status. One of the last things that chief warrant officer paul brenner wanted to do was return to work for the armys criminal investigation divisionan organization that thanked him for his many years of dedicated service by forcing him into early retirement.
Demilles other books are great reads, but up country just may be his best. He has written many standalone novels, as well as three series. Army from 1966 to 1969 and earned the rank of first lieutenant. Reading this book brought tears to my eyes more that once. To continue reading, get the full word biography in nelson demille books in order. Nelson demille is an american author born in 1943 in new york city. Heres an except from the newsletter that talks about the potential movie news. Up country book by nelson demille 12 available editions. Neither of us wanted to be overdramatic, so we just took each others hand without any hugging or smooching. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. John corey series in order nelson demille fictiondb. Up country gives an insiders view of the vietnam war. 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. Jan 29, 2002 just finished reading up country by nelson demille for at least the third time.
Nelson demille booklist nelson demille message board. Warrant officers are addressed as mister, so this salutation was a reminder of my past or perhaps present army rank, not a. Up country paul brenner book 2 kindle edition by demille. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. His novels include plum island, the charm school, and the gold coast. Like demilles previous books, the plot writhes with twists, turns and people who arent. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
Demille has also written under the pen names jack cannon, kurt ladner, ellen kay and brad matthews. Demilles biggest yet deserves high points for entertainment and readability, though nothing of his has been as moving or richly written as 1990s the gold coast up country is a sequel to the generals daughter 1992, filmed with john travolta as demilles army homicide detective paul brenner. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. If i can read a book three times and still feel it is as fresh and interesting as the first time i read it, then i believe the book deserves 5 stars. There seemed to be a lot of noodle shops and snack bars around, and the whole place smelled of fish and cabbage, which brought back a lot of memories of twenty years ago. Buy a cheap copy of up country book by nelson demille. Apr 06, 2017 nelson richard demille is an american author of action adventure and suspense novels. Nelson demille could hang honorary degrees and literary awards on the walls of his office. The latest book written by nelson demille is the cuban affair, published in 2017, the first in a new series featuring mac maccormick, an afghanistan war veteran aged 35. 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. Up country paul brenner book 2 and millions of other books are available for instant access. Nelson richard demille born august 23, 1943 is an american author of action adventure and suspense novels. Jan 29, 2002 if nothing else, they can screw up your px privileges for a year.
With this latest book, demilles paul brenner returns for a third trip to vietnam, this time thirty years after his two tours during the war. Nelson demille set up country, plum island, wild fire, spencerville, night fall, the gate house and the generals daughter. Includes biography, photos, bibliography, and contact information. I read it last because it is very long and about vietnam, which i anticipated would be a little uninteresting to me. He has mostly written thrillers and crime fiction but he has delved outside of that with some. Up country by demille, nelson and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. In up country, nelson demille cannily revives the army career of chief warrant officer paul brenner, the cynical, hardworking criminal investigation division man who was forcibly retired after solving the highprofile killing in the generals daughter. Most of the book is filled with memories of the war and tons of descriptives.
The disrespect the veterans received upon their return was heartbreaking. Just finished reading up country by nelson demille for at least the third time. The paul brenner book series by nelson demille includes books the generals daughter and up country. Jan 29, 2002 demilles biggest yet deserves high points for entertainment and readability, though nothing of his has been as moving or richly written as 1990s the gold coast up country is a sequel to the generals daughter 1992, filmed with john travolta as demilles army homicide detective paul brenner. The complete series list for john corey nelson demille. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Nov 01, 2005 listen to up country audiobook by nelson demille. Up country nelson demille page 25 read online free books. Recommend this book to people that are going with me. John corey, paul brenner, joe ryker, and john sutter.
I looked up at the roof and saw the smaller structure where the last americans had left the city by helicopter on april 30, 1975, as the communist troops approached. Nelson richard demille was born in jamaica queens on august 23, 1943. His other new york times bestsellers include the charm school, word of honor, the gold coast, spencerville, the lions game, up country, wild fire. By the rivers of babylon, cathedral, the talbot odyssey, word of honor, the charm school, the gold coast, the generals daughter, spencerville, plum island, the lions game, up country, night fall, wild fire, the gate house, the lion, the panther, the quest, radiant angel, the cuban affair and the deserter. With this latest book, demille s paul brenner returns for a third trip to vietnam, this time thirty years after his two tours during the war. Up country paul brenner book 2 kindle edition by demille, nelson. If you love nelson demilles books you need the most comprehensive book list available, which includes a check list, alternative titles, page counts, movie adaptations, coauthors, star ratings, and a host of other features, plus.
Nelson richard demille is an american author of action adventure and suspense novels. See the complete paul brenner series book list in order. 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 place was absolutely fogged in with cigarette and cigar smoke, and susan lit up. I stared at karls message again and noticed it was addressed to mr. The last thing paul brenner wanted to do was return to work for the armys criminal. Since nelson demille served in vietnam, it has the ring of truth. Demille played football and ran track while he was at elmont memorial high school. If nothing else, they can screw up your px privileges for a year. I am a vietnam veteran that has returned their 16 times. Here are the nelson demille books in order for his series and standalone novels.
Up country by nelson demille meet your next favorite book. In his latest newsletter, posted after thanksgiving, bestselling author nelson demille gave a quick movie update. Nelson demille books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or. Up country by nelson demille signed first edition book. Like demille s previous books, the plot writhes with twists, turns and people who arent.
Nelson demille opens his newest novel, up country, with the old saying that bad things come in threes. Susan and i sidled up to the bar and sucked up the suds. Demille and his family moved to long island when he was a child. Despite demille liking the film, it stuck closely to his plot and was a gloomy dud. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading up country paul brenner book 2. 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. Nelson demille books in order how to read nelson demille. His other new york times bestsellers include the charm school, word of honor, the gold coast, spencerville, the lions game, up country, wild fire, and. This book was the last demille book that i had left to read.
Up country there is a name carved into the vietnam memorial in washington, d. See the complete paul brenner series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. In up country, brenner is sent to vietnam on a topsecret investigation into the 30yearold war murder. He has collaborated on novels with other authors as well, such as thomas block on mayday.
Brenners called back to investigate the murder of a young army lieutenant by his captain. The book focuses on macs adventures in cuba, which is just 90 miles from key west. Up country is a 2002 thriller novel by american author nelson demille. It is the second novel featuring protagonist paul brenner. The catch is, the crime took place during the heat of. Nelson demille audio books, best sellers, author bio. See all titles by nelson demille the story begins, appropriately, at the vietnam memorial in washington, where brenner newly retired and desperately bored holds a clandestine meeting with his former commanding officer, colonel karl. Apparently, sony has interest in putting john corey on the big or small, as a television series. Sep 10, 2012 the 10 best books written by nelson demille. Up country paul brenner, book 2 by nelson demille book cover. Demille was born in new york city on august 23, 1943.
If you love nelson demilles books you need the most comprehensive book list available, which includes a check list, alternative titles, page counts, movie adaptations, coauthors, star ratings, and a. I have read many of nelson demilles novels and have enjoyed them immensley for their intrigue. Nelson demille is the author of books such as word of honor, the talbot odyssey, cathedral, the lion, and more. The story is set in 2015, before fidel castros death. Up country nelson demille page 17 read online free books. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. He joined the army shortly after his time at hofstra university, becoming a first lieutenant and going to vietnam as an infantry platoon leader with the first cavalry division in vietnam. That demille has written a sequel to the generals daughter comes as no surprise. Up country by nelson demille 2002, hardcover for sale. Paul brenner is trying to cope up with his early retirement as a chief warrant officer from the us army, when suddenly his former boss colonel karl hellmann asks for a rendezvous at the vietnam war. Nelson demille books in order how to read nelson demilles.