Rating: 
Summary: A fun read
Review: "Plum Island" is probably my favorite detective novel of all time. No surprise here: DeMille is my favorite author, and in Plum Island he does not let us down. DeMille has two general modes for his writing: deadly serious (e.g. "The Charm School"; "Word of Honor") and somewhat humorous (e.g. "The General's Daughter" "The Gold Coast"). Plum Island falls into the latter catagory, which is not to say that it does not have its serious moments. I am saying that it is absolutely hilarious at times, even if it is a murder mystery.The plot is simple enough (no spoilers here). Detective John Corey is recovering from a gunshot wound in a rustic part of Long Island. Two of his friends are murdered, and the local law enforcement officer asks for Corey's help. The two victims worked at a top-secret Federal germ warfare facility, so things quickly get very complicated. More would be telling, but I guarantee that the ending is unpredictable and does not disappoint. The story moves along at a brisk but not hurried pace, never drags, and hold the reader's interest absolutely. John Corey is one of those unforgettable characters that only very talented authors (like DeMille) are capable of creating. DeMille's marvelous sense of humor is never far away despite this being a murder mystery, and this lightens things up without trivializing it. DeMille's prose is peerless, and it is hard to imagine anyone not enjoying this novel. Plum Island deserves every one of the five stars I gave it. Read it and I imagine that you will agree with me!
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