Nelson DeMille, the beloved bestselling author, has died at 81 as fans pay their respects to a master of suspense. What is it we love about reading fiction? There are many reasons; the ability to transport ourselves into other worlds, to be kept on our toes, holding our breaths in anticipation as we turn the page. Novels don’t just present valuable escapism, they also offer a lens through which to see ourselves and the lives we lead. And of course, they can simply be dizzyingly entertaining, as Nelson DeMille’s work always was at its core. The American author has been enveloping readers in his…