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Night Fall is a 2004 thriller novel by Nelson DeMille featuring John Corey, a former New York police detective working with the federal Anti-Terrorist Task Force. Corey unofficially revisits the destruction of TWA Flight 800 and searches for a videotape that may challenge the official account of the crash. The novel uses a real aviation disaster as the basis for a fictional conspiracy investigation and combines procedural detection with political suspense.
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What real-life historical event is Nelson DeMille's 'Night Fall' based on?
"Night Fall," published in 2004, centers on the mysterious destruction of TWA Flight 800 off the coast of Long Island in 1996. The plot heavily explores alternative conspiracy theories behind the real-life mid-air explosion.
Who is the main character in 'Night Fall'?
The protagonist is John Corey, a former New York police detective who now works for the federal Anti-Terrorist Task Force. Corey is characterized by his sharp wit, cynical attitude, and rule-bending investigative style.
What is John Corey looking for in the book 'Night Fall'?
Corey unofficially revisits the TWA Flight 800 crash to search for a missing videotape that may challenge the official mechanical failure conclusion. He believes the tape holds proof of an external missile strike.
Is 'Night Fall' part of a larger book series?
Yes, "Night Fall" is part of Nelson DeMille's popular John Corey thriller series. The book sits among other bestsellers featuring the detective, including "Plum Island" and "The Lion's Game."
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