The Maze, Nelson DeMille
The Maze, Nelson DeMille
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The Maze

Bestseller

Author: Nelson DeMille

Narrator: Scott Brick

Unabridged: 15 hr 43 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/11/2022


Synopsis

#1 New York Times bestselling author Nelson DeMille returns with a “genuinely thrilling” (The New York Times) suspense novel featuring his most popular character, former NYPD homicide detective John Corey, called out of retirement to investigate a string of grisly murders—inspired by the actual Gilgo Beach murders.

In his #1 New York Times bestseller Plum Island, Nelson DeMille introduced readers to NYPD Homicide Detective John Corey, who we first met on the back porch of his uncle’s waterfront mansion on Long Island, recovering from wounds incurred in the line of duty.

Six novels later, The Maze finds Corey on the same porch, having survived new law enforcement roles and romantic relationships—wiser and more sarcastic than ever. Corey is restless and looking for action, so when his former lover Detective Beth Penrose appears with a job offer, Corey has to once again make some decisions about his career—and about reuniting with Beth.

Inspired by the real-life Gilgo Beach murders, The Maze takes us on a dangerous hunt for an apparent serial killer who has murdered nine—and maybe more—sex workers and hidden their bodies in the thick undergrowth on a lonely stretch of beach.

As Corey digs deeper into this case, he comes to suspect that the failure of the local police to solve this sensational mystery may not be a result of their incompetence—it may be something else. Something more sinister.

Featuring John Corey’s politically incorrect humor and brilliant, unorthodox investigative skills, The Maze “finally gives DeMille’s readers the John Corey fix they’ve been craving,” along with the shocking plot twists that are the trademark of the bestselling author Nelson DeMille, “the master of smart, entertaining suspense” (Bookreporter).

About Nelson DeMille

Born in New York City, author Nelson Richard DeMille moved with his parents out to Long Island, where his journey to becoming an accomplished author all began. He graduated from Elmont Memorial High School, and attended three years at Hofstra University. In 1966-69 he was a commissioned officer........Lieutenant in the United States Army. He was an infantry platoon leader in Vietnam, being decorated with the Air Medal, Bronze Star, and the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry.

After his tour in Vietnam, he returned to Hofstra University where he earned a bachelor's degree in Political Science and History. His first major novel, By the Rivers of Babylon, was published in 1978, and is still in print today. After that first novel, he has had numerous others. A few of them are Cathedral, The Talbot Odyssey, Word of Honor, and many others. DeMille has received several literary awards, with being selected as Thriller Master of the Year in 2015. He holds three Honorary Doctorates from Hofstra University, Long Island University, and Dowling College.

DeMille has three children, and he and his wife reside in Garden City, New York.


Reviews

AudiobooksNow review by Chris Hartman on 2022-11-21 19:42:49

Incredibly disappointed with this book. It is essentially just hours and hours of John Corey inner monologue. I couldn't believe how little actually happened when I realized I was only a few chapters from the end of the book. If you are a fan of previous John Corey books, skip this. I wish I had.

Goodreads review by Susanne on July 24, 2022

Say it isn't so! The time has come for John Corey and I to part ways. As a huge fan of the John Corey series, it saddens me greatly to say this, however, such is life. While I have always loved the witty, dry sarcastic humor of John Corey, I'll admit that I had a hard time with the newest installment......more

Goodreads review by David on November 02, 2022

DNF. Yikes another one right on the heels of the last DNF. First let me preface this critique: this author has two of my favorites all time books in my top fifty (Plum Island and Gold Coast [more so Gold Coast]). In fact, I have read Gold Coast three times and that’s really saying something for me. P......more

Goodreads review by Pamela Small on July 16, 2022

I received an ARC from the publisher and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Regrettably, my honest review is not positive. I have been a fan of Nelson DeMille for decades. I have enjoyed the John Corey character since his inception in Plum Island, twenty-five years ago. The Maze, however, i......more

Goodreads review by Bam cooks the books on September 23, 2022

This is my first taste of Nelson DeMille's writing. I decided to accept an arc of this book after watching an interview with the author. His main character, John Corey, is a retired NYPD Homicide Detective who has also worked with the FBI. At this point he is out of work and feeling restless while s......more

Goodreads review by Andrew on October 22, 2024

In the first John Corey book for seven years, we find the former NYPD detective relaxing at his uncle’s waterfront house on Long Island, New York. He knows he’s going to have to move out soon and is considering how he’s going to spend the rest of his summer when a visit from an ex-lover, a local cop......more


Quotes

"A string of deaths that has confounded federal and state law enforcement is the ideal backdrop for the latest Nelson DeMille thriller. It especially shines as an audiobook performed by Scott Brick. Brick’s on-point ability to time every phrase perfectly highlights NYPD Detective John Corey’s distinct personality. DeMille’s other characters are also well defined, particularly Detective Beth Penrose, whose romantic advances help bring Corey out of retirement. Another memorable character as portrayed by Brick is seductive secretary Amy Lang, who works for the detective agency that appears to be at the center of the murders. Brick ties the story together by enhancing the dialogue and maintaining a pace that keeps the book moving."