That is because the first half of the book is basically a longwinded description of the main characters and in particular, about the extravagence of the gold coast, with little plot development. Lot of 10 by nelson demille pb books up country the lion. Nelson richard demille was born in jamaica queens on august 23, 1943. The other possibility we were just talking about the gold coast was to set a book again on the gold coast. The gold coast makes new england look informal and friendly. Its a very special area that, because of local demographics, is not going to survive. Novelist uses the islands gold coast as a setting for a. Nelson demille, quote from gold coast and there was that pregnant silence in the air, the silence between a husband and wife who have just had words, and it is unlike any other silence except perhaps the awful stillness you hear between the flash of an atomic bomb and the blast. 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. The gold coast john sutter book 1 kindle edition by demille, nelson. Based upon nelson demilles international bestseller, the gold coast tells the story of omnipotent crime lord frank bellarosa taking residence in an elite, gatsbyesque enclave on long islands north shore. The gold coast by nelson demille 1997, paperback, reprint 3 out of 5 stars 1 product rating 1 product ratings the gold coast by nelson demille 1997, paperback, reprint.
The gold coast was my first nelson demille book and i found it to be a chore to read. The gold coast is probably nelson demille s bestknown book, with a wisecracking firstperson narrator not john corey, hero of some other demille bestsellers who gets drawn into some serious neighborhood and marital problems. Scott fitzgerald though demille word of honor, 1985. The gold coast is probably nelson demilles bestknown book, with a wisecracking firstperson narrator not john corey, hero of some other demille bestsellers who gets drawn into some serious neighborhood and marital problems.
Nelson demille is an american author born in 1943 in new york city. An interview with nelson demille washington independent. John sutter is an upperclass wasp lawyer who lives in the most exclusive area in america, an area in long island known to insiders as the gold coast. He is the son of builder huron demille and his wife antonia panzera. A tudor castle for nelson demille the new york times. Welcome to the fabled gold coast, that stretch on the north shore of long island that once held the greatest concentration. The homes themselves are spectacular, unlike anything youll see other than in newport, bar harbor or palm beach. Nelson demille is an american author of several crime mystery novels.
The charm school, 1988 reprises the great gatsby at almost three times gatsbys length, and finally produces a novel less moving and highflown than gatsby, he nonetheless also models his characters more roundly. Welcome to the fabled gold coast, that stretch on the north shore of. The first edition of the novel was published in april 1st 1997, and was written by nelson demille. The gold coast by nelson demille 1991, paperback, reprint. This sexy thriller unfolds with the bizarre and often dangerous relationship between bellarosa and his new neighbors, john and susan sutter, a young, upper class gold coast couple. Nelson demille and alex demilles top 5 espionage novels nelson. It introduces demilles recurring character, john sutter. The series takes readers to the north shore of long island, the best neighborhood in the united states and a. Buy the gold coast by nelson demille online at alibris.
Pdf gold coast book by nelson demille free download 637. His other new york times bestsellers include the charm school, word of honor, the gold coast, spencerville, the lions. Demille was born in new york city on august 23, 1943. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the gold coast john sutter book 1. When readers left lawyer and freelance gumshoe john sutter at the end of the gold coast 1990, he was a most unhappy man.
He has mostly written thrillers and crime fiction but he has delved outside of that with some nonfiction, albeit. The postwar world of the book is mostly bleak, but true to the times. Drmille expresses about the characters andor setting. More goodnatured toughguy fiction from regularasclockwork novelist demille wild fire, 2006, etc. The gate house is the sequel to the gold coast plot. Sometimes a neighborhood, like a culture or civilization, is strong enough to absorb and acculturate any number of newcomers. Here are the nelson demille books in order for his series and standalone novels. When i first heard that bestselling novelist nelson demille was writing a sequel to the gold coast, i cringed. Army from 1966 to 1969 and earned the rank of first lieutenant. Welcome to the gold coast, that stretch on the north shore of long island that once held the greatest concentration of wealth and power in.
Told from sutters sardonic and often hilarious point of view, and laced with sexual passion and suspense, the gold coast is nelson demilles captivating story of friendship and seduction, love and betrayal. Enjoy the best nelson demille quotes at brainyquote. Nelson demille wishes gold coast made it to silver screens. Oct 28, 2008 more goodnatured toughguy fiction from regularasclockwork novelist demille wild fire, 2006, etc. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the gold coast. He joined the army shortly after his time at hofstra university, becoming a first lieutenant and going to vietnam as an infantry platoon leader with the first cavalry division in vietnam. It introduces demille s recurring character, john sutter. Nelson demille had a great idea for a book, he wrote it and it was a hit. Oct 28, 2008 now, ten years later, he has come home to the gold coast, that stretch of land on the north shore of long island that once held the greatest concentration of wealth and power in america, to attend.
The gold coast is a novel detailing the life of john sutter and his life over approximately one year. Demilles 1990 best seller, the gold coast spawned by a. The first edition of the novel was published in 1990, and was written by nelson demille. His wife had been, well, dallying with the mafia don who had hired him to sort out his taxes, something had gone amiss in the. Demille and his family moved to long island when he was a child. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Nelson demille wishes gold coast made it to silver. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers.
The gold coast is a 1990 novel by american author, nelson demille. The gold coast of long island will never be the same. There is hardly a page that goes by where i didnt just laugh out loud at something mr. Nelson demille was born in new york city in 1943, and as a child, he moved. Pdf plum island book by nelson demille free download. The gold coast john sutter book 1 kindle edition by. That 1990 novel was arguably the new york writers finest work, and the. Buy a cheap copy of the gate house book by nelson demille. The charm school, 1988 reprises the great gatsby at almost three times gatsbys length, and finally produces a novel less moving and highflown than gatsby, he nonetheless also models his. I think thats one of the reasons i wrote gold coast, he said, referring to his 1990 novel set amid the lavish mansions of long islands north. Told from sutters sardonic and often hilarious point of view, and laced with sexual passion and suspense, the gold coast is nelson demille s captivating story of friendship and seduction, love and betrayal. Novelist uses the islands gold coast as a setting for a clash of. Sutter, the main character in nelson demilles latest novel, the gold coast, is a descendant of original long island gentry, his wife is a. Nelson demille is my favorite author, and the gold coast is one of his better books.
Based upon nelson demille s international bestseller, the gold coast tells the story of omnipotent crime lord frank bellarosa taking residence in an elite, gatsbyesque enclave on long islands north shore. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. This place has a threehundredyear history of secret protocols, ancient grievances, and a stifling class structure. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. 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. Nelson richard demille born august 23, 1943 is an american author of action adventure and suspense novels. A long island novelists success is reflected in the home. Apr 01, 2001 the gold coast ebook written by nelson demille. Nelson demille is an american novelist who has written such books as the generals daughter, the gold coast and the john corey series. John corey, paul brenner, joe ryker, and john sutter. He has written many standalone novels, as well as three series. Free download or read online plum island pdf epub book. The story moves quickly and never fails to hold your interest.
John sutter series the gold coast 1990 the gate house 2008 paul brenner series the generals daughter 1992 up country 2002 the panther 2012 john corey series plum island 1997. He moved as a child with his family to long island. The main characters of this fiction, suspense story are john corey. Nelson demille takes a different approach with the gold coast, im used to the john corey series, an exnypd cop and an antiterrorist operative, not with this one, with the gold coast, the criminal underworld. Demille has also written under the pen names jack cannon, kurt ladner, ellen kay and brad matthews. The gold coast john sutter, book 1 by nelson demille. Here two men are destined for an explosive collision. His novels include plum island, the charm school, and the gold coast.
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The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 637 pages and is available in paperback format. Nelson demille books in order how to read nelson demille. Nelson demille audio books, best sellers, author bio. He has mostly written thrillers and crime fiction but he has delved outside of that with some nonfiction, albeit he tends to use pseudonyms when he does. A little while later, the author decided that the story he had written in gold coast deserved a sequel, thus paving the way for the john sutter series. Free download or read online gold coast pdf epub book. Click to read more about the gold coast by nelson demille. The gold coast nelson demille, 1990 grand central publishing 626 pp.
Sutter, the main character in nelson demilles latest novel, the gold coast, is a descendant of original long island gentry, his. Welcome to the gold coast, that stretch on the north shore of long island that once held the greatest concentration of wealth and power in america. John sutter, wall street lawyer, holding fast to a fading aristocratic legacy. Nelson demille and alex demilles top 5 espionage novels. Celebrating 25 years of this thriller classic, this is a stunning special edition of the international no. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 592 pages and is available in paperback format. Soon bellarosa infiltrates the lives of john and his regally beautiful wife, susan, drawing them into his violent criminal world. Gold coast by nelson demille books hachette australia.
Sutter is a resident of the north shore of long island, or what is sometimes known as the gold coast, an area where the extremely wealthy have lived for many years. His wife had been, well, dallying with the mafia don who had hired him to sort out his taxes, something had gone amiss in the relationship and said wife had filled said. Told from sutters sardonic and often hilarious point of view, and laced with sexual passion and suspense, the gold coast is nelson demille s enduring fan favorite. Includes biography, photos, bibliography, and contact information. The gold coast by nelson demille 1990, hardcover 5 out of 5 stars 7 total ratings 7, 100% agree. Demille played football and ran track while he was at elmont memorial high school.
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