Jinn

by Matthew B.J. Delaney

Book Overview

It is May 1943. On the remote island of Bougainville, in the South Pacific, a squad of United States Marines beats their way through the thick jungle. They've landed to do battle with the Japanese soldiers on the island, but in short order, they begin to realize that the forbidding battleground holds an ancient secret a hundred times more terrifying than any enemy army---especially when they start finding the bodies.

Flash-forward to July...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0312327056
• ISBN13: 9780312327057
• Release Date: April 2004
• Publisher: St. Martins Press-3PL
• Length: 560 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 5.5" x 8.6"

Customer Reviews

Great Summer Read

I thought this was an excellant and engaging novel in which the author seems to play with several different genres and writing styles. Some sections reminded me of Richard Price or Tom Wolfe,authors who capture urban environs, while other chapters were more Dean Koontz and Steven King. In either case, Delaney certainly has a mastery of the written language, completing a story that is compelling, at times moving and almost always more than a little scary. Much has been made of the editing, I did see a few rather glaring errors, but otherwise the passages were beautifully crafted, especially by such a young author. I'm looking forward to other works by Matthew Delaney. A great summer or anytime read.

I can't wait for his next book

This is one of the best books I have ever read, and I read a lot of books. I couldn't put it down and was late for a lot of things during the time I read it. Its a combination of thriller and mystery. The research in past times and places is very thorough and added a lot to the book for me. There is a romance, but it isn't gooey and it works into the overall resolution of the story.I don't usually recommend books, films or CDs as much of what I like others might not. However, I would recommend this book to anyone who isn't faint of heart and likes a good mystery\thriller. If Mr. Delaney hasn't sold it to the films yet, he will. However, don't wait for the movie, read the book.And, I can't wait for his next book.

a reader from nahant, mass.

A Great Read, combination of Straub, Cannell and King. poignant and forceful narrative gives a strong urgency to the narrative. I finished the novel in two pleasant sittings. Mr Delaney's salient observations and strong story line leaves me eagerly awaiting his next tome. I felt the chapterless format a bold leap forward from such a young author. May this be e pluribus unum.

Should be a Film!!

Jinn is a genuine power punch of a novel that left me dazzled at its pace, vividly depicted scenery, and array of people. Brogan, McKenna and Jefferson are characters which jump from the pages. An original and unforgettable story which stayed with me for days afterwards, especially after dark, the only real drawback was not getting enough sleep! While the story line is quite involved, the end chapter is a final master stroke which brings everything together. I originally came across Jinn while reading about its film rights option to Touchstone some time ago and can honestly say it was well worth the wait...can't imagine it not becoming a film sometime soon, think Russell Crowe as Jefferson. Looking forward to seeing this one on the NY Times Bestseller list soon!

AWESOME FIRST NOVEL FROM A SOON TO BE HOUSEHOLD NAME!

I just read this book and let me tell you, I could not put it down. I read the whole thing in 3 days. Just an unbelievable story. I compare Delaney to Michael Crichton, who I am also a huge fan of. You will not get much sleep after getting this book because you will be up all night reading it!