{"product_id":"the-maze-9781668002797","title":"The Maze","description":"\u003cb\u003e#1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author Nelson DeMille returns with a \"genuinely thrilling\" (\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e) suspense novel featuring his most popular character, former NYPD homicide detective John Corey, called out of retirement to investigate a string of grisly murders--inspired by the actual Gilgo Beach murders. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn his #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestseller \u003ci\u003ePlum Island\u003c\/i\u003e, Nelson DeMille introduced readers to NYPD Homicide Detective John Corey, who we first met on the back porch of his uncle's waterfront mansion on Long Island, recovering from wounds incurred in the line of duty. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSix novels later, \u003ci\u003eThe Maze\u003c\/i\u003e finds Corey on the same porch, having survived new law enforcement roles and romantic relationships--wiser and more sarcastic than ever. Corey is restless and looking for action, so when his former lover Detective Beth Penrose appears with a job offer, Corey has to once again make some decisions about his career--and about reuniting with Beth. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eInspired by the real-life Gilgo Beach murders, \u003ci\u003eThe Maze\u003c\/i\u003e takes us on a dangerous hunt for an apparent serial killer who has murdered nine--and maybe more--sex workers and hidden their bodies in the thick undergrowth on a lonely stretch of beach. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs Corey digs deeper into this case, he comes to suspect that the failure of the local police to solve this sensational mystery may not be a result of their incompetence--it may be something else. Something more sinister. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFeaturing John Corey's politically incorrect humor and brilliant, unorthodox investigative skills, \u003ci\u003eThe Maze \u003c\/i\u003e\"finally gives DeMille's readers the John Corey fix they've been craving,\" along with the shocking plot twists that are the trademark of the bestselling author Nelson DeMille, \"the master of smart, entertaining suspense\" (\u003ci\u003eBookreporter\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNelson DeMille is the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of twenty-two novels, seven of which were #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestsellers. His novels include \u003ci\u003eThe Maze\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Deserter\u003c\/i\u003e (written with Alex DeMille), \u003ci\u003eThe Cuban Affair\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWord of Honor\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePlum Island\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e The Charm School\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Gold Coast\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe General's Daughter\u003c\/i\u003e, which was made into a major motion picture, starring John Travolta and Madeleine Stowe. He has written short stories, book reviews, and articles for magazines and newspapers. Nelson DeMille is a combat-decorated US Army veteran, a member of Mensa, Poets \u0026amp; Writers, and the Authors Guild, and past president of the Mystery Writers of America. He is also a member of the International Thriller Writers, who honored him as 2015 ThrillerMaster of the Year. He lives on Long Island with his family.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Scribner Book Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50607515566354,"sku":"9781668002797","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_473e5294-19bd-469f-813c-279e469e3f7a.jpg?v=1732309484","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-maze-9781668002797","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}