Cathedral: Book Guide, Author and Facts
Cathedral by Nelson DeMille — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

St. Patrick's Day, New York City. Everyone is celebrating, but everyone is in for the shock of his life. Born into the heat and hatred of the Northern Ireland conflict, IRA man Brian Flynn has masterminded a brilliant terrorist act the seizure of Saint Patrick's Cathedral. Among his hostages: the woman Brian Flynn once loved, a former terrorist turned peace activist. Among his enemies: an Irish-American police lieutenant fighting against a traitor inside his own ranks and a shadowy British intelligence officer pursuing his own cynical, bloody plan. The cops face a booby-trapped, perfectly laid out killing zone inside the church. The hostages face death. Flynn faces his own demons, in an electrifying duel of nerves, honor, and betrayal.
Quick facts about Cathedral
- Title: Cathedral
- Author: Nelson DeMille
- First published: 1980
- Genre: fiction, st. patrick's cathedral (new york, n.y.), irish americans
- OpenLibrary ID: OL22897W
Where to read Cathedral
Cathedral by Nelson DeMille is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Cathedral about?
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Who wrote Cathedral?
Cathedral was written by Nelson DeMille.
When was Cathedral published?
Cathedral was first published in 1980.



