Up Country
By Nelson DeMille
- Release Date: 2002-01-29
- Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers
Description
"Much more than a blood-and-guts thriller...An insightful, moving, and sensitive look at what the war did to a country, its people, and its enemies." - Orlando Sentinel
Former army homicide investigator Paul Brenner has just gotten used to the early retirement forced on him after the disastrous end of his last case when his old commanding officer asks him to return for one final mission: investigate a murder that took place in wartime Vietnam thirty years before. Brenner reluctantly accepts out of curiosity and loyalty...and maybe a touch of boredom. He won't be bored for long.
Back in Vietnam, Brenner meets expatriate Susan Weber, a woman as exotic, sensual, and dangerous as the nation of her voluntary exile. Brenner is plunged into a world of corruption, lethal double cross, and haunted memories-as he's suddenly thrust back into a war that neither he nor his country ever really stopped fighting.
Reviews
Up Country
5By No-LHRFor anyone who was in there late teens or early 20’s who had family members or friends who had served in Vietnam this is the most phenomenal read and this is my 3rd time reading Up Country. Kudos to DeMille for capturing an era in our history during tragic and dissent full times. God Bless those Veterans who served and returned to America to face the disgusting treatment they received by so many in the USA and abroad.Wouldn’t recommend unless interested in Vietnam history
3By va1695This book was interesting for a bit of Vietnam war history, but the storyline is so predictable. The relationship between the main characters was so awful and unrealistic it was hard to read sometimes.Awesome read!
5By Reverend Dr.My fav book by this author!Up Country
5By Gymdad21Excellent story about Vietnam. I am a Vietnam Veteran that has returned their 16 times. Recommend this book to people that are going with me.Outstanding read
5By J DavidIt was difficult to put this novel down. I wish to thank the author for putting into words the descriptive feelings of a two TOD in-country Hospital Corpsman. I found the book to be authentic, original and true to the experiences one found in Vietnam during the 60's. Nelson, thank you for your service and welcome home!Up Country
5By Dr.ArtGHaving spent 1968 "in country," I found this tour of Vietnam a fascinating and thoroughly enjoyable journey. The story line was a roller coaster ride that never slowed until the last page. I will be recommending it to all my 'nam buddies.Great
5By Shad747Absolutely could not put it down! I felt as if I were the one "Up Country"!!!Up Country
4By Ziggie StardustPage turner. Relevant. Sexy. Inviting. Go for it. Worth your time.