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Nelson DeMille
Nelson Richard DeMille (August 23, 1943 – September 17, 2024) was an American author of action adventure and suspense novels. His novels include Plum Island, The Charm School, and The General's Daughter. DeMille also wrote under the pen names Jack Cannon, Kurt Ladner, Ellen Kay, and Brad Matthews.
DeMille was born in Jamaica, NY on August 23, 1943 to Huron DeMille (1916–1992) and Antonia aka Molly Panzera (1919–1999). Huron DeMille was born in Hagersville, Ontario, Canada and immigrated to the United States circa 1935. Nelson was predeceased by his three brothers; Clark (1950–1980), Dennis (1947–2018) and Lance (1957–2022). He moved as a child with his family to Elmont, Long Island where he and his brothers were raised. He attended Elmont Memorial High School where he played football and ran track. There is a street in Elmont named DEMILLE AVENUE after his father, a builder who helped develop Elmont in its early years.
After spending three years at Hofstra University, he joined the Army and attended Officer Candidate School. He was a first lieutenant in the United States Army (1966–1969) and saw action as an infantry platoon leader with the First Cavalry Division in Vietnam. He was decorated with the Air Medal, Bronze Star, and the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry, and was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge.
DeMille returned to Hofstra University, where he received his degree in political science and history.He was married 3 times and he had three children, Lauren, Alexander, and James. He lived in Garden City, New York.
DeMille's earlier books were New York City Police Department (NYPD) detective novels. His first major novel was By the Rivers of Babylon, published in 1978 and still in print, as are all his succeeding novels. He was a member of American Mensa and the Authors Guild, and president of the Mystery Writers of America. He was also a member of the International Thriller Writers, who honored him as 2015 ThrillerMaster of the Year. DeMille held three honorary doctorates: Doctor of Humane Letters from Hofstra University, Doctor of Literature from Long Island University, and Doctor of Humane Letters from Dowling College.
DeMille is the author of By the Rivers of Babylon, Cathedral, The Talbot Odyssey, Word of Honor, The Charm School, The Gold Coast, The General's Daughter, Spencerville, Plum Island, The Lion’s Game, Up Country, Night Fall, Wild Fire, The Gate House, The Lion, The Panther, The Quest, Radiant Angel, and The Cuban Affair. He also co-authored Mayday with Thomas Block, and The Deserter and Blood Lines with his son, Alex DeMille, as well as contributed short stories, book reviews, and articles to magazines and newspapers both online and in print.
DeMille died of esophageal cancer at NYU Langone Hospital – Long Island on September 17, 2024, at the age of 81.
Many of DeMille's books are written in the first person, and as such his books follow a linear plotline in which the reader moves along with the main character.
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Nelson DeMille
Nelson Richard DeMille (August 23, 1943 – September 17, 2024) was an American author of action adventure and suspense novels. His novels include Plum Island, The Charm School, and The General's Daughter. DeMille also wrote under the pen names Jack Cannon, Kurt Ladner, Ellen Kay, and Brad Matthews.
DeMille was born in Jamaica, NY on August 23, 1943 to Huron DeMille (1916–1992) and Antonia aka Molly Panzera (1919–1999). Huron DeMille was born in Hagersville, Ontario, Canada and immigrated to the United States circa 1935. Nelson was predeceased by his three brothers; Clark (1950–1980), Dennis (1947–2018) and Lance (1957–2022). He moved as a child with his family to Elmont, Long Island where he and his brothers were raised. He attended Elmont Memorial High School where he played football and ran track. There is a street in Elmont named DEMILLE AVENUE after his father, a builder who helped develop Elmont in its early years.
After spending three years at Hofstra University, he joined the Army and attended Officer Candidate School. He was a first lieutenant in the United States Army (1966–1969) and saw action as an infantry platoon leader with the First Cavalry Division in Vietnam. He was decorated with the Air Medal, Bronze Star, and the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry, and was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge.
DeMille returned to Hofstra University, where he received his degree in political science and history.He was married 3 times and he had three children, Lauren, Alexander, and James. He lived in Garden City, New York.
DeMille's earlier books were New York City Police Department (NYPD) detective novels. His first major novel was By the Rivers of Babylon, published in 1978 and still in print, as are all his succeeding novels. He was a member of American Mensa and the Authors Guild, and president of the Mystery Writers of America. He was also a member of the International Thriller Writers, who honored him as 2015 ThrillerMaster of the Year. DeMille held three honorary doctorates: Doctor of Humane Letters from Hofstra University, Doctor of Literature from Long Island University, and Doctor of Humane Letters from Dowling College.
DeMille is the author of By the Rivers of Babylon, Cathedral, The Talbot Odyssey, Word of Honor, The Charm School, The Gold Coast, The General's Daughter, Spencerville, Plum Island, The Lion’s Game, Up Country, Night Fall, Wild Fire, The Gate House, The Lion, The Panther, The Quest, Radiant Angel, and The Cuban Affair. He also co-authored Mayday with Thomas Block, and The Deserter and Blood Lines with his son, Alex DeMille, as well as contributed short stories, book reviews, and articles to magazines and newspapers both online and in print.
DeMille died of esophageal cancer at NYU Langone Hospital – Long Island on September 17, 2024, at the age of 81.
Many of DeMille's books are written in the first person, and as such his books follow a linear plotline in which the reader moves along with the main character.
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