The author returns to his more customary stylishsuspensenovel mode but retains. Joe ryker series,the sniper,the hammer of god,the agent of death,the smack man,the cannibal,the night of the phoenix,by the rivers of babylon,cathedral,the talbot odyssey,word of honor,the charm. Nelson richard demille born august 23, 1943 is an american author of action adventure and suspense novels. Pdf the generals daughter book by nelson demille free. In the generals daughter, paul brenner, an investigator with the u. 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.
Captain ann campbell is a west point graduate, the daughter. The generals daughter is a murder mystery, and maybe not for the faintest of heart. The generals daughter paul brenner, book 1 by nelson demille. The generals daughter was made into a 1999 film of the same name, starring john travolta and madeleine stowe. 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. Often, a movie sinks or soars on the choice of the leading man. Nelson demille has been writing novels under his name and various pen names for over 40 years. The generals daughter was an easy book to read, but also an easy book to fall into. The novel introduces protagonist paul brenner, who is also featured in demilles novels up country and the panther. Written in 1992, it portrays and denounces military corruption in a rapemurder investigation. 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. The generals daughter nelson demille, 1992 grand central publishing 512 pp. Good mass market paperback 1993 gulf coast books passion for books.
Buy a cheap copy of the generals daughter book by nelson demille. The character of paul brenner in the novel is a wisecracking and. Its intended for people who have already read the 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, which was made into a major motion picture, starring john travolta and madeleine stowe. Books by nelson demille author of the generals daughter nelson demille has 93 books on goodreads with 689518 ratings. The generals daughter paul brenner book 1 and millions of other books. The generals daughter by nelson demille grand central publishing. The rapidfire dialogue and scenes are cinematic, and the storytelling puts most movies to shame. The main characters of this fiction, mystery story are. The first edition of the novel was published in november 16th 1992, and was written by nelson demille. The generals daughter was played by john travolta and madeline stowe and it aired in 1999. In fact, i was sad enough leaving the character of paul brenner that i looked up to see if demille had written another book starring him. The book was adapted to a movie in 1999, with john travolta starring as the main character. Long before the john travolta film of the generals daughter which the author extols in the foreword, nelson demilles seventh mystery was the breakout hit of his career.
The generals daughter in 1999, word of honor in 2003 and mayday in 2005. Found 337,249 results for nelson demille the generals daughter pdf. Enjoy an interactive chat session with nelson demille, the critically acclaimed novelist of such best sellers as plum island, generals daughter, the lions game and night fall, where several chat attendees ask a plethora of questions. To write, as i intend to, about nelson demilles 1992 mystery novel, the generals daughter without. The first edition of this novel was published in november 16th 1992, and was written by nelson demille. The book focuses on macs adventures in cuba, which is just 90 miles from key west. Long before the john travolta film of the generals daughter which the author extols in the foreword, nelson demilles seventh mystery was the breakout hit of his. Free download or read online the generals daughter pdf epub book. Nelson demille is an american novelist who has written such books as the generals daughter, the gold coast and the john corey series. Nelson demille has had the honor of seeing three of his books receive movie adaptations, namely. The plot concerns the mysterious death of the daughter of a prominent army general. Its nelson demille at his best exciting, suspenseful and highly provocative.
Much like tvs jag, the generals daughter is about an army investigation into the murder of one of its own, in this case the generals daughter. The novel introduces protagonist paul brenner, who is also featured in. I was eager to do so, since i am the author of a mystery novel also involving with a military criminal investigator and some of the same themes demille covers in this mystery novel. Im a fan now of demille, thanks to the recommendation of coworkers. 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. Yet, as most of his books, this is highly enjoyable. The generals daughter by demille, nelson bookzangle.
The generals daughter 1993 read online free book by. The generals daughter paul brenner book 1 and millions of other books are available for instant access. Paul brenner is a warrant officer in the united states army. He remains very active with the wonderful john corey series. The generals daughter mass market paperback november 1, 1993 by nelson demille author. The author returns to his more customary stylishsuspensenovel mode but retains a smartaleck narratorhere, paul brenner, of the armys criminal investigation division. The generals daughter is a good crime fiction novel, but its a straightforward whodunit that doesnt have the humour and quirkiness of demilles john corey series. Nelson demille was born nelson richard demille to huron and antonio demille on august 23, 1943 in new york city. The generals daughter is for sure one of demilles most known novel. The generals daughter paul brenner book 1 kindle edition by demille, nelson.
Nelson demille about the generals daughter captain ann campbell is a west point graduate, the daughter of legendary general fighting joe campbell. Demille was born in new york city on august 23, 1943. Demille writes well enough, there is some snappy dialogue, the police work is painstakingly thorough, but none of the characters really come to life. Using a powerful story line, dynamic characterizations and a familiar theme of secrecy and corruption, demille has created a memorable piece of fiction that exposes the evils underlying an autonomous military. Finally in paperback, this thrillerwhich outsold all demilles other hardcoverstells of the bizarre life and death of a famous generals daughter. A very good murdermysterysuspense novel set on a us military base, it is the story behind the movie of the same name and i can say the book is much better than. The generals daughter by nelson demille 1992, hardcover. She is the pride of fort hadley until, one morning, her body is found, naked and bound, on the firing range.
The generals daughter is demilles most famous novel though it is not his best in my view. The generals daughter is a 1999 american mystery crime film directed by simon west and starring john travolta. The generals daughter 0446364800 by demille, nelson. The generals daughter ebook written by nelson demille. The generals daughter 9780446364805 by demille, nelson and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. The generals daughter paul brenner book 1 kindle edition. Demille has also written under the pen names jack cannon, kurt ladner, ellen kay and brad matthews. As if that werent bad enough, she was young, beautiful, talented, bright, and a west point graduate. The generals daughter from by the rivers of babylon to the gold coast, demilles powerful novels have established him as one of the masters of suspense. Attached to the criminal investigation department, he catches thieves, rapists and murderers. After the wit and panache of his bestselling the gold coast, demilles latest effort may disappoint his fans. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the generals daughter. Pointed dialogue and gritty humor make the generals.
The generals daughter is a 1992 novel by the american author nelson demille. Paul brenner and cynthia sunhill of the armys criminal investigation division and capt. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the generals daughter paul brenner book 1. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 464 pages and is available in paperback format. Nelson demille books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography. The film is based on the 1992 novel by the same name by nelson demille. The victim was captain ann campbell, daughter of lieutenant general joseph fighting joe campbell. Far more than a richly plotted murder mystery, nelson demilles the generals daughter is a resonant and scathing portrayal of military life, demonstrating, unforgettably, how its members are different from and at the same time, so much like the rest of us. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. His next assignment is a case that involves the rape and murder of a famous generals daughter. The generals daughter paul brenner, book 1 by nelson demille book cover, description, publication history. As i look back at demille stand alone books i have read, the generals daughter stands out as my personal favorite.
Army from 1966 to 1969 and earned the rank of first lieutenant. The author is so descriptive that i easily pictured the people and scenes in my mind. His novels include plum island, the charm school, and the gold coast. Buy this book after the wit and panache of his bestselling the. Find the generals daughter 0446364800 by demille, nelson. Nelson demille and the generals daughter a pageturner that disturbs, provokes, and makes you think long after youve put it down sophisticated and compassionate. Im currently reading the sequel to the generals daughter, up country a phenomenal story btw.
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