In this compact and delightful murder mystery, New York Times bestselling suspense novelist Nelson DeMille returns to one of his most beloved characters—the hard-boiled NYPD Detective John Corey. New York City bookstore owner Otis Parker is dead, killed by a falling bookcase. A tragic accident? Corey isn’t so sure. With deadpan humor and skeptical eye, the determined detective is on the case, and everyone who has the misfortune to be connected to Parker is a suspect—the failing mystery writer in town to sign books; the beautiful young wife, and the bookstore employee who appears to be more nervous than aggrieved. In his debut Kindle Single, DeMille deftly maneuvers through the twists and turns of this fast-moving story, delivering his legion of fans yet another gripping read.

Amazon.com Review

Every bibliophile’s worst nightmare is played out in Nelson DeMille’s The Book Case when a bookstore owner is crushed to death by an unsecure bookcase. Detective John Corey is one of the only officers at the scene--a crime bookstore--who doesn’t believe the death was an accident. With his trademark sarcasm and direct narration, DeMille spins an engrossing short story that’s a must-read for any fan of detective Corey. The tone, with plenty of book-related humor and puns, fits the setting perfectly, and though the ending is relatively predictable, getting there is most of the fun. Detective Corey’s keen eye for detail and his creative ability to manipulate situations are on full, entertaining display as he separates "accidental" from "premeditated" and "innocent" from "guilty." --Malissa Kent

About the Author

A born-and-bred New Yorker, renowned author Nelson DeMille is a decorated Vietnam veteran and holds three honorary doctorates. His first major novel, By the Rivers of Babylon, is still in print, as are all his succeeding novels. DeMille has contributed to several successful films, including The General’s Daughter, Silent Madness, and Word of Honor. He is the author of the Joe Ryker Series, the John Sutter Series, and multiple stand-alone novels including Gold Coast and Word of Honor. He also co-authored the bestselling book Mayday with Thomas Block and has contributed to numerous magazines and newspapers. He has three children and lives on Long Island.