Nelson richard demille was born in jamaica queens on august 23, 1943. Now, ten years later, he has come home to the gold coast, that stretch of land on the north shore of long island that once held the greatest. Nelson demille and alex demilles top 5 espionage novels. Aug 29, 2017 with nearly 50 million books sold worldwide, nelson demille is a true master. Here are the nelson demille books in order for his series and standalone novels. Demille has also written under the pen names jack cannon, kurt. Nelson demille is my favorite author, and the gold coast is one of his better books. Editions of gold coast by nelson demille goodreads. The gold coast by nelson demille 1990, hardcover for. Nelson demille takes a different approach with the gold coast, im used to the. Sutter is a resident of the north shore of long island, or what is sometimes known as the gold coast, an area where the. Dec 27, 2016 nelson demille, bestselling author of the gold coast, is almost as disappointed that the movie version never got made as the investors who lost millions in the project are. Nelson demilles the gold coast, a bestseller from 1990, is a lasting classic.
Nelson richard demille born august 23, 1943 is an american author of action adventure and suspense novels. Based upon nelson demilles international bestseller, the gold coast tells the story of omnipotent crime lord frank bellarosa taking residence in an elite, gatsbyesque enclave on long islands north shore. Welcome to the gold coast, that stretch on the north shore of long island that once held the greatest concentration of wealth and power in america. The gold coast is a 1990 novel by american author, nelson demille. Sutter, the main character in nelson demilles latest novel, the gold coast, is a descendant of original long island gentry, his wife is a blueblood socialite and his new neighbor. Nelson richard demille was born on 23rd august 1943, in jamaica, queens, new york city usa, and is a novelist who, under the pseudonyms of kurt ladner, jack cannon and brad matthews, is the author of thrillers and spy novels, during a writing career which began over 40 years ago. The gold coast was my first nelson demille book and i found it to be a chore to read. Welcome to the gold coast, that stretch on the north shore of long island that. Part of that time was served during the vietnam war in quang tri provence, from november 67 to december 68. So when she has an affair and brags to him about it, he vows to get back at her. This sexy thriller unfolds with the bizarre and often dangerous relationship between bellarosa and his new neighbors, john and susan sutter, a young, upper class gold coast couple. Told from sutters sardonic and often hilarious point of view, and laced with sexual passion and suspense, the gold coast is nelson demille s enduring fan favorite. Novelist uses the islands gold coast as a setting for a clash of. The gold coast by nelson demille 1990, hardcover for sale.
Demille eventually got on board, and was all for the turret, the secondfloor sitting area with its curved wall, and a. Nelson demille wishes gold coast made it to silver screens page. Nelson demille is an american author of several crime mystery novels. Nov 24, 2019 nelson richard demille born august 23, 1943 is an american author of action adventure and suspense novels. The gold coast john sutter book 1 kindle edition by demille, nelson. Oct 10, 2012 demille routinely sells millions of books with bestsellers by the rivers of babylon, cathedral, the talbot odyssey, word of honor, the charm school, the gold coast, the generals daughter. Nelson demille list of movies and tv shows tv guide. John sutter, wall street lawyer, holding fast to a fading aristocratic legacy. With david caruso, barry primus, marg helgenberger, jeff kober. Told from sutters sardonic and often hilarious point of view, and laced with sexual passion and suspense, the gold coast is nelson demilles captivating story of friendship and seduction, love and betrayal. Nelson demille wishes gold coast made it to silver screens. Scott fitzgerald though demille word of honor, 1985. There are a few recurring bits of the book that havent aged so well.
The picture demille paints of the gold coast, however, was lovely and made me want to rent a car and drive out among the old mansions. The gold coast john sutter book 1 kindle edition by demille. His 1992 novel, the generals daughter, was made into a hit movie in 1999 with. Demille garnered a large audience with this novel and now had added the gate house. John corey, paul brenner, joe ryker, and john sutter. Adapted from a novel by nelson demille no relationship with cecil b. His novels include the deserter, written with alex demille, the cuban affair, radiant angel, plum island, the charm school, the gold coast, and the generals daughter, which was made into a major motion picture. There is a name carved into the vietnam memorial in washington, d. More than a decade after the gold coast explored the lives of the rich and powerful on long islands moneyed north shore, suspense writer nelson demille returns with his 15th novel and, for many.
Nelson demille was born nelson richard demille to huron and antonio demille on august 23, 1943 in new york city. A tudor castle for nelson demille the new york times. In 1968, nelson demille fought in vietnam as a lieutenant with the u. Nelson demille full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. Demilles biggest yet deserves high points for entertainment and readability, though nothing of his has been as moving or richly written as 1990s the gold coast up country is a sequel to the generals daughter 1992, filmed with john travolta as demilles army homicide detective paul brenner. Told from sutters sardonic and often hilarious point of view, and laced with sexual passion and suspense, the gold coast is nelson demille s captivating story of friendship and seduction, love and betrayal. That is because the first half of the book is basically a longwinded description of the main characters and in particular, about the extravagence of the gold coast, with little plot development. His novels include plum island, the charm school, and the gold coast. When john sutters aristocratic wife killed her mafia don lover, john left america and set out in his sailboat on a threeyear journey around the world, eventually settling in london. Nelson demille is an american author born in 1943 in new york city. Calling nelson demille a novelist is leaving out a lot of the story. When i first heard that bestselling novelist nelson demille was writing a sequel to the gold coast, i cringed. Sutter, the main character in nelson demilles latest novel, the gold coast, is a descendant of original long island gentry, his wife is a. Jan 29, 2002 demilles biggest yet deserves high points for entertainment and readability, though nothing of his has been as moving or richly written as 1990s the gold coast up country is a sequel to the generals daughter 1992, filmed with john travolta as demilles army homicide detective paul brenner.
Anyone who likes a gripping, fastmoving story will not be. Construction of the 10,000 square feet of slate, stone, plaster and mahogany stretched from mid2002 to the end of 2004, concurrent with mr. It introduces demilles recurring character, john sutter. Welcome to the fabled gold coast, that stretch on the north shore of long island that once held the greatest concentration of wealth and power in. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Author of crime series thrillers and a host of other works, demille adds in a recent introduction that gold coast has been compared to the great gatsby. The charm school, 1988 reprises the great gatsby at almost three times gatsbys length, and finally produces a novel less moving and highflown than gatsby, he nonetheless also models his characters more roundly.
The attempt succeeded, in terms of the critics response. Demille has also written under the pen names jack cannon, kurt ladner, and brad matthews. The gold coast nelson demille, 1990 grand central publishing 626 pp. Nelson demille was born in new york city in 1943, and as a child, he moved. Karens married to frank, a millionaire who has no morals and a hypocrite. The novel the golden coast introduced another serial character, john stutter, a lawyer who lives. Told from sutters sardonic and often hilarious point of view, and laced with sexual passion and suspense, the gold coast is nelson demilles captivating story of. Here two men are destined for an explosive collision. Demille has also written under the pen names jack cannon, kurt ladner, ellen kay and brad matthews.
His works include word of honor, the charm school, the gold coast, plum island, and the generals daughter made into a 1999 movie starring john travolta. John sutter is an upperclass wasp lawyer who lives in the most exclusive area in america, an area in long island known to insiders as the gold coast. Buy a cheap copy of the gate house book by nelson demille. Nelson demille, bestselling author of the gold coast, is almost as disappointed that the movie version never got made as the investors who.
Nelson demille, bestselling author of the gold coast, is almost as disappointed that the movie version never got made as the investors who lost millions in the project are. He joined the army shortly after his time at hofstra university, becoming a first lieutenant and going to vietnam as an infantry platoon leader with the first cavalry division in vietnam. Sutter is a resident of the north shore of long island, or what is sometimes known as the gold coast, an area where the extremely wealthy have lived for many years. He has written many standalone novels, as well as three series. Demille routinely sells millions of books with bestsellers by the rivers of babylon, cathedral, the talbot odyssey, word of honor, the charm. Based upon nelson demille s international bestseller, the gold coast tells the story of omnipotent crime lord frank bellarosa taking residence in an elite, gatsbyesque enclave on long islands north shore. Army from 1966 to 1969 and earned the rank of first lieutenant. That 1990 novel was arguably the new york writers finest work, and the.
Thirtynine years later, he went backthis time on assignment for a travel magazine. Welcome to the fabled gold coast, that stretch on the north shore of long island that once held the greatest concentration of wealth and power in america. Anyone who likes a gripping, fastmoving story will not be unhappy purchasing this novel. Based upon nelson demilles international bestseller, the gold coast tells the story of omnipotent crime lord frank bellarosa taking residence in an elite. Jun 22, 2015 in 1836 the danish botanist and visionary wulff travels to africa on the orders of the king of denmark, leaving the love of his life behind him. In 1990 demille published the gold coast, a tom wolfestyle comic satire that was his attempt to write a book that would be taken seriously.
Nelson demille wishes gold coast made it to silver. Includes biography, photos, bibliography, and contact information. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The gold coast is a novel detailing the life of john sutter and his life over approximately one year. He is the son of builder huron demille and his wife antonia panzera. Despite demille liking the film, it stuck closely to his plot and was a gloomy dud. I found the comparison right on, and knowing this in advance served as a reading guide. Demille played football and ran track while he was at elmont memorial high school. This detailed literature summary also contains topics for discussion and a free quiz on the gold coast by nelson demille. Soon bellarosa infiltrates the lives of john and his regally beautiful wife, susan, drawing them into his violent criminal world. Apr 01, 1990 nelson demilles the gold coast, a bestseller from 1990, is a lasting classic. This film should mark pacinos return to the genre that made him famous, gangster movies.
Told from sutters sardonic and often hilarious point of view, and laced with sexual passion and suspense, the gold coast is nelson demilles enduring fan favorite. In 1836 the danish botanist and visionary wulff travels to africa on the orders of the king of denmark, leaving the love of his life behind him. Demille and his family moved to long island when he was a child. Novelist uses the islands gold coast as a setting for a. Buy the gold coast by nelson demille online at alibris. The novel was adapted as a madeforcable movie in 2003. Sutter, the main character in nelson demille s latest novel, the gold coast, is a descendant of original long island gentry, his wife is a blueblood socialite and his new neighbor.
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