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The Lion's Game (A John Corey Novel, 2) Mass Market Paperback – February 24, 2015

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Detective John Corey, last seen in Plum Island, now faces his toughest assignment yet: the pursuit and capture of the world's most dangerous terrorist -- a young Arab known as "The Lion" who has baffled a federal task force and shows no sign of stopping in his quest for revenge against the American pilots who bombed Libya and killed his family. Filled with unrelenting suspense and surprising plot twists at every terrifying turn, The Lion's Game is a heartstopping race against time and one of Nelson DeMille's most riveting thrillers.
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"The thriller form is as technically demanding as a sonnet, and DeMille works with enormous intelligentce, pacing his two narrative strands -- Asad Khalil's rampage and John adn Kate's hunt -- with the greatest craft."―New York Times Book Review

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Nelson DeMille is a former U.S. Army lieutenant who served in Vietnam and is the author of nineteen acclaimed novels, including the #1 New York Times bestsellers Night Fall, Plum Island, The Gate House, The Lion, The Panther, and Radiant Angel. His other New York Times bestsellers include The Charm School, Word of Honor, The Gold Coast, Spencerville, The Lion's Game, Up Country, Wild Fire, and The General's Daughter, the last of which was a major motion picture. For more information, you can visit NelsonDeMille.net.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 1455578622
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Grand Central Publishing; Reprint edition (February 24, 2015)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Mass Market Paperback ‏ : ‎ 976 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9781455578627
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1455578627
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.1 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.2 x 1.85 x 7.5 inches
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Nelson Richard DeMille was born in New York City on August 23, 1943 to Huron and Antonia (Panzera) DeMille, then moved with his parents to Long Island. He graduated from Elmont Memorial High School, where he played football and ran track.

DeMille spent three years at Hofstra University, then joined the Army where he attended Officer Candidate School and was commissioned a Lieutenant in the United States Army (1966-69). He saw action in Vietnam as an infantry platoon leader with the First Cavalry Division and was decorated with the Air Medal, Bronze Star, and the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry.

After his discharge, DeMille returned to Hofstra University where he received his bachelor’s degree in Political Science and History. He has three children, Lauren, Alexander, and James, and resides on Long Island.

DeMille's first major novel was By the Rivers of Babylon, published in 1978, and is still in print as are all his succeeding novels. He is a member of American Mensa, The Authors Guild, and is past president of the Mystery Writers of America. He is also a member of International Thriller Writers and was chosen as ThrillerMaster of the Year 2015. He holds three honorary doctorates: Doctor of Humane Letters from Hofstra University, Doctor of Literature from Long Island University, and Doctor of Humane Letters from Dowling College.

Nelson DeMille is the author of: By the Rivers of Babylon, Cathedral, The Talbot Odyssey, Word of Honor, The Charm School, The Gold Coast, The General's Daughter, Spencerville, Plum Island, The Lion's Game, Up Country, Night Fall, Wild Fire, The Gate House, The Lion, The Panther, The Quest, Radiant Angel, The Cuban Affair and The Deserter. He also co-authored Mayday with Thomas Block and has contributed short stories to anthologies, and book reviews and articles to magazines and newspapers.

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Whoa! A lover of mystery and suspense, I was transfixed by "Nightfall"
After "Nightfsll," I didn't think that Nelson DeMille could 'hit it out of the park twice'! I was transfixed again! A lover of Grisham and Robert Ludlum, I was so used to the 'necessary evil' of waiting for 1/4 way of back story to get thru the set-up before things started to get dicey and happening.But, within the first 15 minutes of the opener, I've ascertained some facts, the popcorn began to fall to the floor (I purchased the audiobook) and my jaw dropped a number of times already. The nerve of the man to kill all those people! I loved each and every plot twist and turn, Imwas upset when it finished. Is that an adrenaline rush and I was high? There were and sleepless nights-well not sleepless, but 3 AM mornings! What a page-turner.Scott Brick really reads life to each and every character that Nelson DeMille creates; never have I noticed a narrator bring so much to the role as Scott Brick; I feel strongly that that role can't be overlooked.
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Ruth Brenner, Ph.D.
5.0 out of 5 stars The Lion's Game
Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2000
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Lion's Game starts with instant interest, as the big airliner lands under the most deadly circumstances. The beginning is the doorway to the most exciting book that has passed my way in a long time. It was skillfully crafted in going from the killer's side to the agents' who were tracking this terrorist. As the books unfolds, it is not hard to understand why this young man from Libya is so determined to kill his victims and from where deep inside him this murderous drive is coming. It is the purpose that drives his life as he sharply goes through his mission with the detail of precision planning and acute movements. The FBI agents sound like they are stumbling in the beginning, but pick up the trail and run with it. The story, as it bounces smoothly from the Libyan stalker to the American agents, makes the novel move quickly and interesting along a path that covers the United States in an alluring manner that make the book very hard to put down.
There is a feeling toward the end of the book that even with the murders by this terrorist and the revenge that he will continue to feel all of his life that he and John, from the FBI, have a subtle understand from whence they both come, not a true respect, but a glimpse into each other's soul that makes them both human.
The ending is great and I will not reveal it here. Somehow this book makes me wonder about so many aspects of our world and wars. The research is marvelous, the reading fast, the plot terrific; what more could one ask for in a book!
Good job, Mr. Demille!
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Jill Dennison
4.0 out of 5 stars Chilling, suspenseful, edge-of-the-seat
Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2013
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An airliner, prophetically flight 175, bound for New York's JFK from Paris has been out of radio contact for several hours and is due to land momentarily. It just so happens that among the passengers is a Libyan defector and his two FBI "handlers", so the fictional ATTF (American Terrorism Task Force, a not-so-subtle substitute for the very real Joint Terrorism Task Force) is understandably concerned. The airport is on high alert, not knowing if the aircraft is going to be able to land safely; however it seems to be making all the right moves toward a normal landing. The plane lands, comes to a stop, and ... nothing. Nobody exits the plane, the engines continue to run. Attempts to get the pilots attention from the outside are met with silence. Are you intrigued yet? If so, you need to read this book.

This book was published in January 2000, more than a year and a half before 9/11, yet there are shades of 9/11, giving the reader a chill. As the author explains in his introduction, it wasn't necessarily prophetic, as "... the handwriting was on the wall for all to see. The facts of the first attack on the North Tower of the World Trade Center, which occurred on February 26, 1993, were obviously well known when I wrote The Lion's Game, and are even mentioned in the book. ... While conducting interviews with JTTF personnel for The Lion's Game, I kept hearing about "the next attack" and here is what I heard almost two years before the actual events of September 11, 2001: The World Trade Center would again be targeted, and the attack would be carried out by suicide pilots, flying small private jets loaded with fuel and explosives which would be flown into the North and South Towers of the Trade Center."

John Corey is a former member of NYPD who we first met in Plum Island where he was wounded and retired on disability. He is now on contract to ATTF, which is a joint organization comprised of FBI, CIA and local law enforcement. (The first JTTF agency was formed in New York City in 1980 and while offices were established in several cities prior to 9/11, the agency expanded post-9/11 and now has 103 offices nationwide. Their mission is to combine law enforcement at the federal, state and local levels to ensure information-sharing in order to avoid terrorist attacks.) In The Lion's Game we are introduced to Kate Mayfield, an FBI lawyer and Corey's partner in the ATTF. Predictably, there is a little romance going on here. And then there is Asad Khalil, the Libyan who was defecting to the United States on flight 175. Asad is here on a mission, but changing loyalties isn't his mission, revenge is. The first part of the book alternates between John Corey's voice and Asad Khalil's, so that we know what each is doing and thinking. One might think this would take away from the suspense; however it doesn't and actually enhances it to a degree, as the reader finds himself wanting to shout to the sometimes-clueless ATTF agents that they are going in the wrong direction! Then in about the last third of the book we stop hearing Khalil's voice and are left wondering exactly what he is up to. We think we know, but we are wrong.

This book kept me right on the edge of my seat. And while I don't mind the romance being added to the plot, my one complaint was that there was too much of the back-and-forth between John and Kate that did nothing to enhance the story and bordered on tedious and annoying. The book is 677 pages, so a great deal of the John and Kate story could have been eliminated without sacrificing anything of value. That said, it is still a good story and a very enjoyable read. It was followed in 2010 by a sequel, The Lion, which I have just begun reading. The Lion brings back Corey, Mayfield and Khalil, and I am hoping it proves as good as The Lion's Game. I will let you know shortly. Meanwhile, pick up a copy of The Lion's Game ... I promise you won't be sorry.
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Dream1975
5.0 out of 5 stars A great read
Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2024
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Definitely a great pool side read or vacation read. I consumed it in four days and immediately got book 3.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Love John Corey
Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2024
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As with all of DeMille's books this one grabs you early and holds to the end. John Corey is a smart ass character who keeps you interested until the end.
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Jenny R.
5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT author!
Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2023
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Mr. DeMille is my new favorite author. I read Plum Island back in 2018, and then forgot about him. I recently picked up The Gate House at a local bookstore. It was gripping and hilarious at the same time. So I went on Amazon and purchased The Lion’s Game. Same result! I’m only half way through this book, but it is a real edge-of-your-seat book with plenty of humor. I have already ordered the next two books in this series.
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michaelb1968
4.0 out of 5 stars Exciting, funny read
Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2005
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Nelson Demille is a tremendous writer. He takes his time developing characters and he keeps the reader laughing. His characters are intelligent and treated with respect. Demille can be a little wordy in places, but that is part of his charm. I enjoy the rich details he provides. He avoids formulamatic writing and shortcuts. With the exception of General's Daughter, I recommend all of his works.

Lion's Game was very topical and truly ahead of its time. The 9-11 foreshadowing was absolutely scary.

Several others have sung the book's praises and discussed the story. I'd like to touch on a few issues....

{{{{ SPOILER ALERTS }}}}

1 - John Corey falls in love a little too quickly for me. The engagement and marriage was crazy. It made no sense and didn't belong in the book.

2 - Why wouldn't they make Azim call Khalil from the van? Why not put 4 agents inside and take a drive? That was Dan Brown-level dumb. The book was so smart and sensible, then the agents make that blunder? Let the guy get smoked out in the van, not the house!

3 - I like the fact that the villian escapes. Of course, when the sequel is written it will probably stink and we will know the ending, but I give Demille credit. The good guys don't always win. Bravo!
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Bathseba
5.0 out of 5 stars Breath taking
Reviewed in Germany on January 22, 2024
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I just could not lay the book down. It was a great read. Very recommended !
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Jack
5.0 out of 5 stars Spannend tot het eind!
Reviewed in the Netherlands on December 14, 2023
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Ik heb het boek thuis al liggen, in het Nederlands als hardcover. Alsnog gekocht voor de Kindle, om makkelijk onderweg verder te lezen. Inmiddels voor de tweede maal aan het lezen, omdat ik (gelukkig) het plot ben vergeten (na 8 jaar en vele andere boeken).
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Ian D. Hawkins
5.0 out of 5 stars Well crafted current- themed terrorist/crime story.
Reviewed in Canada on January 29, 2018
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Read it some years ago but well worth another visit. Corey returns with his irreverent take on life and his trademark
insubordination. He takes on the FIB, CIA and an enemy insurgent Islamic radical on a mission. In the process he makes himself and his new love targets of the Lion.
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John Milhinch
5.0 out of 5 stars Absorbing
Reviewed in Australia on June 6, 2018
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A good yarn told in an interesting and riveting manner
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Gs-trentham
5.0 out of 5 stars A Game without Rules
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 28, 2013
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Having read four previous John Corey novels, I didn't need much persuading to like The Lion's Game. DeMille's practice of counterpointing violent and often evil events with his protagonist's weakness for the flippant wisecrack is not an easy trick to pull off, but he is able to make it work. Unsurprisingly, some of the jokes are better than others ("Have you experience of terrorism? I was married.")

It is a pity that other reviewers have divulged rather a lot of the plot; suffice it to say that, from a clever opening involving a strange occurrence with a passenger jet incoming to JFK, it pits Corey against a ferociously committed foreign killer with a mission. There are good surprises.

There is nothing new in cross-referencing characters and events from the author's previous books, and it didn't bother me as it has some, but the book's ending is far from what might have been anticipated. Full marks for that.
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