Nelson DeMille just keeps getting better and better. This is a very compelling read. John Corey, the ex-NYPD detective, and FBI Anti-Terrorism Task Force member, hero of DeMille's PLUM ISLAND and LION'S GAME is back to investigate the mysterious crash of Flight 800 off the coast of NYC in 1996. The story takes place shortly before the events of 9/11 so there is a lot of talk about terrorism prior to that event (USS Cole and Tanzania).

Prompted by his wife, FBI Special Agent Kate Mayfield, Corey begins digging into the mysterious streak of light seen by over 200 witnesses rocketing toward the unfortunate 747. Told by his supervisors at the FBI ATTF in no uncertain terms to back off, Corey plows forward with his usual cynicism and humor until he gets to the bottom of the mystery.

I couldn't take my eyes off this book. It is so well put together it keeps you reading and wanting more. I highly recommend this to anyone looking for a good, humorous, mystery. You don't have to have read the other novels to enjoy this one, but it may make you want to go back and pick up the previous books.

Great entertainment.

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