The Lion’s Game by Nelson DeMille

Description

Bibliographic Details

• Author: Nelson DeMille
• Title: The Lion's Game (A John Corey Novel)
• Publisher: ‎ Warner Books; First Printing (January 6, 2000)
• Language: ‎ English
• Format: Hardcover – 677 pages
• ISBN-10: ‎ 0446520659
• ISBN-13: ‎ 978-0446520652
• Item Weight: ‎ 2.54 pounds
• Dimensions: ‎ 6.0 x 1.8 x 9.50 inches
• Book Condition: Used – Good (Used book that is in clean condition without any missing pages and spine is intact. Shows some discoloration to the page / page edges.) Good condition is defined as a copy that has been read but remains in clean condition.
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
• Edition: First Printing

Synopsis:

With the young terrorist known only as "The Lion" on the prowl and out for revenge, detective John Corey is pushed to his limit as the lives of American pilots are on the line, and Corey is caught in a deadly race with no room for error.

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.

About the Author:

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.