The Lion's Game
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The Lion's Game is a 2000 novel by American author Nelson DeMille
. It is the second of DeMille's novels to feature the detective John Corey
, now working as a contractor for the fictional FBI Anti-Terrorist Task Force in New York
. The 2004 novel Night Fall
is a sequel to The Lion's Game and takes place approximately one year later. The book also briefly mentions events from other DeMille novels like The Charm School
and The Gold Coast
, that aren't strictly part of the Corey-universe.
, CIA agent Ted Nash and FBI agent George Foster (both introduced in the previous Corey novel, Plum Island
), awaiting the arrival of a defecting Libyan terrorist, Asad Khalil, at John F. Kennedy Airport. However, even before the Boeing 747
from Paris has landed, it becomes apparent that something is unusual about the flight.
website
, a movie about The Lion's Game (and Plum Island) will be released. The rights to the novel were bought by Columbia Pictures
in January of 2000.
, said that "for sheer suspense, there's nothing better than the opening of Nelson DeMille's latest thriller".
Nelson DeMille
Nelson Richard DeMille is an American author of thriller novels. His works include Word of Honor , The Charm School, The Gold Coast, Plum Island, and The General's Daughter .DeMille has also written under the pen names Jack Cannon, Kurt...
. It is the second of DeMille's novels to feature the detective John Corey
John Corey
John Aloysius Corey is a fictitious recurring character in Nelson DeMille novels. He is quick-witted and cocky, but would be considered by most to be a brilliant detective.-Fictitious character biography:...
, now working as a contractor for the fictional FBI Anti-Terrorist Task Force in New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
. The 2004 novel Night Fall
Night Fall
Night Fall is a 2004 novel by American author Nelson DeMille.The story begins with the 1996 crash of TWA Flight 800 off Long Island, New York...
is a sequel to The Lion's Game and takes place approximately one year later. The book also briefly mentions events from other DeMille novels like The Charm School
The Charm School
The Charm School is a 1988 thriller novel by Nelson DeMille.The title refers to a Soviet training facility where Russian spies are trained to infiltrate American society, and the book deals with the U.S. response to this school. According to DeMille's August 2009 newsletter, the novel will be...
and The Gold Coast
The Gold Coast (DeMille novel)
The Gold Coast is a 1990 novel by Nelson DeMille.It is about John Sutter, a Wall Street lawyer, and Frank Bellarosa, a mafia don, and the conflict between the two that occurs when Bellarosa moves to the same New York neighborhood as Sutter. Bellarosa befriends Sutter and his wife Susan, and...
, that aren't strictly part of the Corey-universe.
Plot summary
The book opens with Corey, his new FBI boss Kate MayfieldKate Mayfield
Kate Mayfield is a recurring fictional character in Nelson DeMille novels. She is an FBI agent working in New York City. She is described by her husband, John Corey, as a "Wendy Wasp from Wichita"....
, CIA agent Ted Nash and FBI agent George Foster (both introduced in the previous Corey novel, Plum Island
Plum Island (novel)
Plum Island is a 1997 novel by American author Nelson DeMille. It introduces NYPD detective John Corey, convalescing on the North Fork of Long Island from gunshot wounds sustained in the line of duty...
), awaiting the arrival of a defecting Libyan terrorist, Asad Khalil, at John F. Kennedy Airport. However, even before the Boeing 747
Boeing 747
The Boeing 747 is a wide-body commercial airliner and cargo transport, often referred to by its original nickname, Jumbo Jet, or Queen of the Skies. It is among the world's most recognizable aircraft, and was the first wide-body ever produced...
from Paris has landed, it becomes apparent that something is unusual about the flight.
Film adaptation
According to the official Nelson DeMilleNelson DeMille
Nelson Richard DeMille is an American author of thriller novels. His works include Word of Honor , The Charm School, The Gold Coast, Plum Island, and The General's Daughter .DeMille has also written under the pen names Jack Cannon, Kurt...
website
Website
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, a movie about The Lion's Game (and Plum Island) will be released. The rights to the novel were bought by Columbia Pictures
Columbia Pictures
Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc. is an American film production and distribution company. Columbia Pictures now forms part of the Columbia TriStar Motion Picture Group, owned by Sony Pictures Entertainment, a subsidiary of the Japanese conglomerate Sony. It is one of the leading film companies...
in January of 2000.
Critical reception
George Hackett, writer for The Press of Atlantic CityThe Press of Atlantic City
The Press of Atlantic City is a daily newspaper based in Pleasantville, New Jersey. It is the primary newspaper for most of southeastern New Jersey and the Jersey Shore, publishing regional editions for Atlantic County, Cumberland County, Cape May County, and southern Ocean County...
, said that "for sheer suspense, there's nothing better than the opening of Nelson DeMille's latest thriller".