Harlan Coben

[Inanna]

Another author who seems to be well liked is Harlan Coben.

I have read one of his books Tell No One and I loved it, now I have another 3 sat on my shelf waiting to be read, and another 3 on their way to me.

Here is the list of his books:

Deal Breaker (Myron Bolita)
Drop Shot (Myron Bolita)
Fade Away (Myron Bolita)
Back Spin (Myron Bolita)
One False Move (Myron Bolita)
The Final Detail (Myron Bolita)
Darkest Fear (Myron Bolita)
Tell No One
Gone For Good
No Second Chance
Just One Look
The Innocent
Promise Me (Myron Bolita)

Here's the link to his site as well ~ Harlan Coben Site (http://www.harlancoben.com/index.html)

[Inanna]

I now have 10 of his books sat on my shelf, I just need to get reading :wink:

[Sarahrob]

Ooh, I have a swap outstanding for Just One Look. I've not read any of his books before but I'm looking forward to starting that one.

[Inanna]

I'm sure you'll enjoy it, I think he writes really well :D

[Louiseog]

Please help, I've read one and I can't remember which one. It was Myron Bolitar and involved a young basketball player being threatened and going to another agent?! :?

[Inanna]

Thats One False Move hun :wink:

[Louiseog]

Thank you, really liked it as well! :oops:

[Inanna]

I've not read it yet, but it literally came though the door 2 days ago which is why I recognised it :mrgreen:

[NiceguyEddie]

He writes great thrillers. If you like audiobooks, Scott Brick reads most of the unabridged versions. He's a terrific reader.

I've read about six or seven of his. His latest - The Woods is very good, but my favourite by him is No Second Chance.

[scottishbookworm]

Im reading promise me at the moment and it's a very interesting read!
:readingtwo:

[pontalba]

I've read mostly his stand alone books and only one Bolitar. He has an interesting and twisty way of writing, and I have enjoyed all of them. I do find he has a bit of a pattern, but that doesn't take away from the story IMO.

I think one of the things I like about him is that his hero is always someone that has truly loved, and Coben has a knack for putting that across with out being flowery and too mushy. Just plainly states the facts. Of course that is in addition to a great mystery. :readingtwo:

[Mia]

I've discovered Harlan Coben fairly recently and like his books. I've read No Second Chance, Promise Me and Back Spin and enjoyed them all.

Inanna - is your list of Myron Bolitar books in order of publication? Because I wanted to try and read the rest in order, but I didn't know which was the first, so picked Back Spin (which turned out not to be the first). I like the Bolitar character, as Coben manages to write quite a good line in self-deprecating humour, which is possibly quite unusual for an American author. I also found the character of Win fascinating - you'd certainly want him on your side, wouldn't you? :icon_eek:

Anyway, I am lucky that a cheapy book shop in my town sells a lot of his books for £2.99, so I'll be buying the rest (despite my already huge TBR pile). They are ideal reading for my train commuting.

[Michelle]

I'm afraid Inanna hasn't visited for some time.. does anyone else know anything about the order?

[JudyB]

Fantasticfiction.co.uk is invaluable for finding the order in which books were written plus it gives information on which series they belong to. You simply find the author and it gives a list of all their books.

[Mia]

Thanks for that, Judy! I was trying to do the sensible thing and look at the publishing dates, but there was nowhere to put the books down so I was almost juggling them, and the shopkeeper started giving me funny looks, so in the end I gave up! :mrgreen:

[JudyB]

I often use this site at work and print off lists for readers enquiring about favourite writers - it allows them to work their way down the list ticking off each book as they read it - I'd be totally lost without the fantasticfiction site.

[scottishbookworm]

I often use this site at work and print off lists for readers enquiring about favourite writers - it allows them to work their way down the list ticking off each book as they read it - I'd be totally lost without the fantasticfiction site.I do the same!

[aromaannie]

I'm a bit confused. I normally use Harlan Coben's official site and thought I had read all of his books. I decided to have a look at

Fantasticfiction.co.uk

and there are 2 early books Miracle Cure & Play Dead which I am sure I haven't read and don't appear on his official website. Can anyone throw some light on this?

[Leetid]

I love Harlan Coben books, they are the only thrillers that I can really get into as I really love romance books and find it difficult to read other types. I never miss a Harlan Coben book.

Aromaannie, I am not sure about the 2 books you mentioned as I haven't seen or read them but I do know his website is quite good and it lists all his books in order.

[Esiotrot]

Saw this bargain and thought I would pass it on - Hope its ok to post a link? http://www.thebookpeople.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_10001_10051_92308_100_500020__category_

[Flybynight]

I've only just come into thriller reading but enjoy Harlen Coben alot.:D I've just got three off my gran to read - Oh the delicious agony of expectation!!!

[Flybynight]

Except I've just realised it's Harlan not Harlen! oops:lol:

[Mia]

I'll be starting "The Woods" tomorrow, then I think I'll have read all his paperback novels. I hope he writes some more Myron Bolitar stories.

[scottishbookworm]

I'm looking foreward to reading his new book!:readingtwo:

[aromaannie]

I'll be starting "The Woods" tomorrow, then I think I'll have read all his paperback novels. I hope he writes some more Myron Bolitar stories.


I love the Myron books, all the charcters in them are great :)

[scottishbookworm]

his books are always well worth checking out!:D:readingtwo:

[petit_canard25]

I finished reading Gone for Good yesterday, and it wasnt that bad. I'd give it a 6 out of 10

[grammyva]

Just read in today's newspaper about a new film made from Harlan Coben's, Tell No One. I'm sure it will be good!

This book was not part of his Myron Bolitar series and really made him more popular.

Grammyva

[Severnlad]

One of my favourite crime authors, I look forward to seeing the film.

[supergran71]

That was an excellent read and I too look forward to the film.

[Davo]

I am about half way through reading my first book by Harlan Coben - The Woods.

So far it is an excellent read. It is one of those books, that if I have a spare 5 minutes, I have to pick the book up and read a few pages. If it keeps up like this it will be a 10/10.

[Jo-Bridge]

The films fantastic! Its a french film though so hope you dont mind subtitles! Bizarelly Kristen Scott Thomas is in it speaking fluent french!

[fdbolt]

I've always been a huge fan of his. I can't wait to see the movie.

[roxywashbourne]

I'll be starting "The Woods" tomorrow, then I think I'll have read all his paperback novels. I hope he writes some more Myron Bolitar stories.
I inquired about the next Bolitar novel thru his web site. He replied and indicated the next one would be releases in 09.

[Loopyloo100]

I inquired about the next Bolitar novel thru his web site. He replied and indicated the next one would be releases in 09.

Oh that's good - I should be about ready for it by then! :D

[mayfair16]

I picked up one of his books well going on holiday, because i had read all my patricia cornwell and john grisham ones, and i could not put it down, which then led me to buying the rest of his. i was in Godalming in WH Smith and they were doing a special offer of buy two get the third free. I was in my element.

I would definitely recommend them, they are hard to put down :readingtwo:

[Mia]

I inquired about the next Bolitar novel thru his web site. He replied and indicated the next one would be releases in 09.

Ooh, thanks for that info! :D

[beef]

Recently read "hold tight" and enjoyed it more than I expected, did not know he had written so much, will have to keep my eyes open for some more of his books in the future.

[lopeanha]

I am about half way through reading my first book by Harlan Coben - The Woods.

So far it is an excellent read. It is one of those books, that if I have a spare 5 minutes, I have to pick the book up and read a few pages. If it keeps up like this it will be a 10/10.

I read The Woods on tuesday/wednesday and it was really good! I couldn't put it away!
It was aslo my first Harlan Coben book.
I saw it in the bookshelf of the hostel I stayed and because I've read good things about his books, I gave it a try.

[magicstar]

I've just started Drop Shot which is a Myron Bolitar one, I've read several of these and really like them, I have read some of his other books aswell and thay have been really good but prefer the Bolitar ones, aswell as beng a good crime novel I think he is very witty.

[aromaannie]

Totallky agree with you especially the witty part and I think that's why I enjoy the Mylon series so much

[Wonders disciple]

Four sitting on my shelf. I heard Ian rankin talking about him in an interview so i decided to give him a look. Found Four in a second hand shop, so just need to get around to reading them now.

[lexi]

wow.. I'm really glad to see somebody here reads his books because I think they are great :)

My favorite is Gone for good, and I've just bought his newest, Hold tight. I prefer his stand-alone books; those books about Myron Bolitar just don't click well with me :) probably because Myron himself annoys me, oh well. :mrgreen:

[Charm]

This authors name keeps popping up :readingtwo: - think I may have to look into this although my TBR shelf is straining with the weight! :lol:

[pipread]

..... those books about Myron Bolitar just don't click well with me :) probably because Myron himself annoys me, oh well. :mrgreen:[/quote]

Harlan Coben is very good, I haven`t read any stand alone books yet but I`ve enjoyed the couple of Myron Bolitar stories that I have read. :)

Charm reinforce that shelf & give him ago, it will be worth it! ;)

[Charm]

Charm reinforce that shelf & give him ago, it will be worth it! ;)

Not quite on my TBR list but on my wishlist so far! :smile2: Have to start somewhere lol

[lexi]

Harlan Coben is very good, I haven`t read any stand alone books yet but I`ve enjoyed the couple of Myron Bolitar stories that I have read. :)

I'll probably read them, too curios to just let it go :) which one is your favorite?

[pipread]

Lexi, I`ve only read 2 of his, Darkest Fear & Deal Breaker, I read them a while ago, but enjoyed them both. :)

[Iagegu]

Whilst I have only read The Woods he is not an author that I will be returning to. I did not like the book at all. Started off really good but seem to slide off a bit towards the end.