OCTOBER 2012 - AudioFile
DeMille’s sixth John Corey story again deals with Middle Eastern terrorists. This time John and his team head into the cauldron of Yemen in pursuit of an American jihadi responsible for the bombing of the USS COLE. Once again Scott Brick’s voices bring the passion, pathos, and humor of DeMille to a higher level. However, even Brick has difficulty with the large amount of Corey dialogue that is actually monologue in the character’s head. It’s a perennial problem for narrators, but in this book there’s a lot of it, so following the rapid badinage can sometimes be a chore. Nonetheless, Brick’s pacing is on the mark, and he brings out all the excitement and terror. M.C. © AudioFile 2012, Portland, Maine
Anti-Terrorist Task Force agent John Corey and his FBI agent wife Kate Mayfield return in a sleek, well-plotted thriller about an Al Qaeda operative, a perilous Yemen posting, and some threats that didn't appear in any early scenario.
From the Publisher
"Former NYPD Anti-Terrorist Task Force agent John Corey (The Lion) is back, with all his wit and cynicism intact. Die-hard fans and new readers will discover hours of entertainment here."—Library Journal on THE PANTHER
"Corey ranks as one of the best protagonists in thriller fiction... DeMille again proves that he has the master touch with "The Panther," a suspenseful action free-for-all."—The Associated Press on THE PANTHER
"Tricks and twists abound in this fast moving thriller where everyone has their own agenda and survival is the ultimate goal."—Publishers Weekly on THE PANTHER
The Associated Press on THE PANTHER
"Corey ranks as one of the best protagonists in thriller fiction... DeMille again proves that he has the master touch with "The Panther," a suspenseful action free-for-all."
The Washington Times on THE PANTHER
The Panther" is a fast-paced thriller, and Mr. DeMille offers a good number of gritty action scenes along with the snappy dialogue. Nelson DeMille, 69, a former infantry officer who served in Vietnam, also infuses the thriller with a good bit of information about the state of terrorism today."
Library Journal - Audio
In this sixth thriller featuring antiterrorist agent John Corey and his beautiful FBI-agent wife, Kate Mayfield, the two are sent on a highly dangerous assignment in Yemen to arrest or kill the ruthless Al Qaeda murderer known as the Panther. They were handpicked for the assignment because the CIA is using them as bait to lure the target out of hiding. Scott Brick does an excellent job reading—he captures John Corey's sarcastic humor and provides the listener with many laugh-out-loud moments. His foreign accents are flawless, and each character has a unique voice and tone. The abridgment is seamless. VERDICT Highly recommended for thriller collections. ["Die-hard fans and new readers will discover hours of entertainment here," read the review of the New York Times best-selling Grand Central hc, LJ Xpress Reviews, 10/12/12.—Ed.]—Ilka Gordon, Aaron Garber Lib., Cleveland
Library Journal
The author's most recent novel, The Lion, which featured his popular hero John Corey, debuted in a tie for the top spot on the New York Times Best Sellers list in 2010. Now Corey is back, working in antiterrorist capacity with his wife, FBI agent Kate Mayfield, in Sana'a, Yemen. Alas, things are not quite as they appear.
OCTOBER 2012 - AudioFile
DeMille’s sixth John Corey story again deals with Middle Eastern terrorists. This time John and his team head into the cauldron of Yemen in pursuit of an American jihadi responsible for the bombing of the USS COLE. Once again Scott Brick’s voices bring the passion, pathos, and humor of DeMille to a higher level. However, even Brick has difficulty with the large amount of Corey dialogue that is actually monologue in the character’s head. It’s a perennial problem for narrators, but in this book there’s a lot of it, so following the rapid badinage can sometimes be a chore. Nonetheless, Brick’s pacing is on the mark, and he brings out all the excitement and terror. M.C. © AudioFile 2012, Portland, Maine
