He was repped forever by nick ellison, but im told. I think this is the last of demilles books for me, ill have to wait until the next one comes out or go back and reread gold coast. In development with paramount motion pictures producer. I have always enjoyed nelson demille but this book, in addition to connecting me to the principal characters paul brenner and susan webber, actually educated me about the viet nam conflict and the country as it was then and is now after the war. It also speaks of the thoughts of the vietnamese people and how they view the western culture. As of june 2012, two of his books have been made into movies. Nelson richard demille is an american author, known for his crime fiction and thrillers. Nelson demille full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. In the latest from nelson demille author of the lions game, paul brenner is called out of cid retirement to investigate the murder 30 years ago of an army lieutenant in vietnam. He has also published books under the pseudonyms jack cannon, kurt ladner and brad matthews. His novels include plum island, the charm school, and the gold.
Nominally billed as a thriller and a sequel to the rather good generals daughter youve probably seen the movie by now, its much closer to a confessional, a travelogue and a lengthy meditation on the continuing nature. Hes a very good author and this book is no exception. 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 critically acclaimed madefortelevision movie. 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. Join sign up keep track of your favorite shows and movies, across all your devices. 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. Norman jewisons in country is constructed like a short story, not a novel. Reading this book brought tears to my eyes more that once. Jun, 20 demille is a master storyteller, as his legions of fans will agree, but in this book, he brings a great deal of himself to the page and in doing that, creates a completely absorbing, gritty tale. Stepmom movie tiein novelization julia roberts, susan sarandon, ed harris htf.
Truly love demilles character paul brenner more even than john corey and i loved up country more than the book introducing brenner, the generals daughter. Is another nelson demille novel close to being made into a. For new novel, demille visits his past the new york times. But, when the guide takes all their gear, they find themselves stranded in the middle of nowhere. Lets dig up a 1923 film set and make a movie about it.
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. Profile of and interview with novelist nelson demille of garden city, long island, who comments on his latest thriller, up country, which takes. Jan 29, 2002 if nothing else, they can screw up your px privileges for a year. 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 the generals daughter, the last of which was a major motion picture. Nelson demille is an american author of several crime mystery novels. Up country is a sequel to the generals daughter 1992, filmed with john. Up country there is a name carved into the vietnam memorial in washington, d. Thrillerwise, up country does the job but theres no doubt that its not the books raison detre. Dec 27, 2016 nelson demille, bestselling author of the gold coast, is almost as disappointed that the movie version never got made as the investors who lost millions in the project are. With jonny mars, tyler peck, kieran roberts, jeffrey mcnelly.
Demille is the author of 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, and the cuban affair. His novels include the deserter, written with alex demille, the cuban affair, radiant angel, plum island, the charm school. Apparently, sony has interest in putting john corey on the big or small, as a television series. I believe another movie is on the way, up country, featuring the same character that was the protagonist in the generals daughter. In his latest newsletter, posted after thanksgiving, bestselling author nelson demille gave a quick movie update. Here are the nelson demille books in order for his series and standalone novels. 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. Just finished reading up country by nelson demille for at least the third time. He has written many standalone novels, as well as three series. Nelson demille was born nelson richard demille to huron and antonio demille on august 23, 1943 in new york city.
Up country puts the horror of that senseless war into context, without, believe it or not, being too grim about it. Nelson demille, bestselling author of the gold coast, is almost as disappointed that the movie version never got made as the investors who lost millions in the project are. The bestselling author nelson demille wanted a house that was appropriately large and tudorstyle just not too tudor. Oh, the book is a thriller, alright, plenty of white knuckle moments, but. These two books make up the series, which focuses on the adventures of the main character paul brenner, an elite investigator with the united states army who always seems to have a case on his hands to investigate.
Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. The generals daughter is the procedural thriller you expect from demille. A big poster from the movie of the same name hung on a wall, and susan said it was autographed by martin sheen, if i wanted to look. Dec 09, 2015 is another nelson demille novel close to being made into a movie. Apr 01, 2003 i know it is a cliche and i seldom give a 5 star rating to a book, but this is a real page turner. Up country is a 2002 thriller novel by american author nelson demille.
Among his notable films are the king of kings, cleopatra, the greatest show on earth, and the ten commandments. Paramount pictures has already purchased the movie rights to up country for a measly seven figures and travolta is negotiating a reprise. Despite demille liking the film, it stuck closely to his plot and was a gloomy dud. Up country by nelson demille 2002, hardcover for sale. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Up country ebook by nelson demille 9780759526853 rakuten kobo.
Nelson richard demille was born on 23rd august 1943, in jamaica, queens, new york city usa, and is a novelist who, under the pseudonyms of kurt ladner, jack cannon and brad matthews, is the author of thrillers and spy novels, during a writing career which began over 40 years ago. If nothing else, they can screw up your px privileges for a year. 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. Up country nelson demille page 22 read online free books. Up country is, much like stephen kings hearts in atlantis, an excuse to revisit the sixties by dressing them up like what the authors fans expect from. Up country the description of the war from the perspective of demille and his thoughts of what it did to all involved way very insightful. It was a version of conrads heart of darkness, but somehow the story got transferred to vietnam. Demille s 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 demille s army homicide detective paul brenner. That demille has written a sequel to the generals daughter comes as no surprise. Demille hopes that a family in vietnam has learned the fate of a missing. The last thing paul brenner wanted to do was return to work for the armys criminal investigative division, an o. The vietnam war in nelson demille the american legion. Since nelson demille served in vietnam, it has the ring of truth.
Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. A couple of friends hire a guide to take them on a fishing trip in a remote part of northern mainea place so remote they dont bother to name the towns. The generals daughter written in 1992, the generals daughter follows a military agent. Nelson demille set up country, plum island, wild fire, spencerville, night fall, the gate house and the generals daughter. Nelson demille list of movies and tv shows tv guide.
Nelson richard demille born august 23, 1943 is an american author of action adventure and suspense novels. A tudor castle for nelson demille the new york times. Which of nelson demilles books have been made into movies. Buy up country paul brenner new ed by demille, nelson isbn. Vietnam is trying to cope with the death and destruction inflicted on it by the war. Nelson demille could hang honorary degrees and literary awards on the walls of his office. The disrespect the veterans received upon their return was heartbreaking. To optimize your experience with your screen reading software, please use our website, which has the same tickets as our fandango. Get the best deals on nelson demille 1st edition books when you shop the largest online selection at. Demille is a master storyteller, as his legions of fans will agree, but in this book, he brings a great deal of himself to the page and in doing that, creates a completely absorbing, gritty tale. I stared at karls message again and noticed it was addressed to mr. Truly love demille s character paul brenner more even than john corey and i loved up country more than the book introducing brenner, the generals daughter. I thought the story was excellent, saigon, hue, the perfume river, the citadel, all memories from my past.
Is another nelson demille novel close to being made into a movie. Brenners trip up country, with a beautiful american expatriate for company, will lead him to uncover an explosive, longburied secret. Warrant officers are addressed as mister, so this salutation was a reminder of my past or perhaps present army rank, not a. John travolta played in the 1999 movie made from another holdyourbreath demille novel, the generals daughter. The agencys publishing department has signed nelson demille, the author of 15 bestselling novels. Oh, the book is a thriller, alright, plenty of white knuckle moments, but lots of humorous ones, too. That demille has written a sequel to the generals daughter comes as no. Author nelson demille signs with talent agency icm. Get the best deals on nelson demille 1st edition books when you shop the largest. Its hard not to dwell on such subjects while reading nelson demilles up country. Author nelson demille signs with talent agency icm partners. Nelson demille wishes gold coast made it to silver. Though lighter in tone, up country also turns on a bloody central event and an. Nelson demille wishes gold coast made it to silver screens.
It seemed like a good idea to a handful of young filmmakers in 1983. Army from 1966 to 1969 and earned the rank of first lieutenant. Up country gives an insiders view of the vietnam war. Includes biography, photos, bibliography, and contact information.
It sneaks up on us with a series of incidents from daily life moments that dont seem to be leading anywhere in particular, until were blindsided by the surprising emotional impact of the closing scene. John corey, paul brenner, joe ryker, and john sutter. His other new york times bestsellers include the charm school, word of honor, the gold coast, spencerville, the lions game, up country, wild fire. Paramount pictures has already purchased the movie rights to up country for a measly seven figures and travolta is negotiating a reprise role for the part of paul brenner. Demille, american motionpicture producerdirector whose use of spectacle attracted vast audiences and made him a dominant figure in hollywood for almost five decades. Demilles other books are great reads, but up country just may be his best. Then executives at paramount pictures, which had made the film version. The ten commandments home movie footage, demille, location egypt. Profile of and interview with novelist nelson demille of garden city, long island, who. It is the second novel featuring protagonist paul brenner. But for up country, his new novel coming out on tuesday. Up country allowed me to revisit rvn in the safety of my favorite easy chair but brought back a lot of the excitement of my first visit in 196869.
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