Quote of the day
The basis of tragedy is man's helplessness against disease, war and death; the basis of comedy is man's helplessness against vanity (the vanity of love, greed, lust, power).
Nelson DeMille
Born: August 23, 1943
Died: September 17, 2024 (aged 81)
Bio: Nelson Richard DeMille was an American author of action adventure and suspense novels. His novels include Plum Island, The Charm School, and The Gold Coast. DeMille also wrote under the pen names Jack Cannon, Kurt Ladner, Ellen Kay and Brad Matthews.
Known for:
- Radiant Angel (2015)
- The Panther (2012)
- The Lion's Game (2000)
- Plum Island (1997)
- Night Fall (2004)