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Novels by Nelson DeMille
By Nelson DeMille: By The Rivers of Babylon, Wild Fire, Night Fall, Plum Island, The Talbot Odyssey, Cathedral, The Lion's Game, The Gold Coast, Mayday, Up Country, By the Rivers of Babylon, Word of Honor, Spencerville, The Charm School and The General's Daughter.
Nelson DeMille Bio
Fans of Nelson DeMille have undoubtedly noticed that more than one of his novels have been set in Long Island, New York. There's good reason - he grew up there. Having been born in New York City on August 23, 1943, to Huron and Antonia DeMille, he and his family relocated to Long Island when he was still a child. Nelson was active in high school athletics, playing football and running track.
After high school he attended Hoftra University for three years before joining the army. DeMille completed Officer Candidate School and served as a First Lieutenant from 1966 to 1969, seeing action as an infantry platoon leader with the First Cavalry Division in Vietnam (in Quang Tri Provence, from November '67 to December '68). A decorated soldier, he was honored with the Air Medal, Bronze Star, and the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry. The Vietnam War is another recurring theme that runs through DeMille's work.
Following his stint in the service, DeMille came home and returned to Hoftra earning a degree in Political Science and History. He was also awarded the Estabrook Award. With intentions of becoming a novelist, he began writing about what he knew best. "I wanted to write the great American war novel at the time," DeMille said. "I never really wrote the book, but it got me into the writing process."¹
(¹ Read the complete bio @ Ace's Bio-Farm.)
Nelson DeMille Quotes
"I suppose to some extent my male heroes are like me - funny, sexy, smart, brave, good looking and humble."
"I use the cliff hanger technique. I try to end every chapter with an air of suspense. I try to leave the reader wanting to turn the page. I try to use short sentences, short paragraphs and short chapters to keep the reader's interest."
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