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Plum Island is a 1997 thriller by American novelist Nelson DeMille and the first novel to feature John Corey, an NYPD homicide detective recovering from gunshot wounds on Long Island. Corey investigates the killing of two scientists employed at the federal research facility on Plum Island. The case moves beyond its apparent connection to biological research and combines murder investigation, local history, maritime intrigue, and Corey's sardonic first-person narration.
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How good is Plum Island?
Plum Island scores 7.55/10 (Good) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Thriller Novel category. Popular John Corey debut, praised for voice, setting, and procedural momentum, though sometimes criticized for length.
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