Nelson DeMille, a prolific author, died at 81 from complications of esophageal cancer. His thrillers captivated readers with themes ranging from terrorist hijackings to wartime crimes.
Sally Richardson, publisher at large for Macmillan, described DeMille's writing as bringing readers into 'wonderful worlds.' She praised his grasp of human nature and sense of humor.
With 23 books to his name, 17 of which were best sellers, DeMille's literary work defined a unique category; his total sales reached an impressive 58 million copies.
Mr. DeMille served as an Army platoon leader in the Vietnam War and was awarded the Bronze Star for his service during the Tet offensive in 1968.
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