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I Will Find You

THE NO. 1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 
 
*** NOW A MAJOR NETFLIX TV SERIES, STARRING SAM WORTHINGTON, BRITT LOWER AND MILO VENTIMIGLIA*** 
 
David and Cheryl Burroughs are living the dream - married, a beautiful house in the suburbs, a three year old son named Matthew - when tragedy strikes one night in the worst possible way. 
 
David awakes to find himself covered in blood, but not his own - his son's. And while he knows he did not murder his son, the overwhelming evidence against him puts him behind bars indefinitely. 
 
Five years into his imprisonment, Cheryl's sister arrives - and drops a bombshell. 
 
She's come with a photograph that a friend took on vacation at a theme park. The boy in the background seems familiar - and even though David realizes it can't be, he knows it is. 
 
It's Matthew, and he's still alive. 
 
David plans a harrowing escape from prison, determined to do what seems impossible - save his son, clear his own name, and discover the real story of what happened that devastating night. 
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Readers are loving I Will Find You . . . 
 
'A thrilling roller-coaster ride' 5-star reader review 
 
'Harlan at his absolute best!' 5-star reader review 
 
'Couldn't put it down' 5-star reader review 
 
'Extremely action packed, absolutely heart pounding' 5-star reader review 
 
'Such an amazing writer' 5-star reader review 
 
'An electrifying game of cat-and-mouse' 5-star reader review 
 
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Praise for Harlan Coben . . . 
 
'Unbelievably brilliant' RICHARD OSMAN 
 
'A GREAT writer' JOHN GRISHAM 
 
'Never lets you down' LEE CHILD 
 
'Simply one of the all-time greats' GILLIAN FLYNN 
 
'The modern master of the hook and twist' DAN BROWN 
 
'One of the world's finest thriller writers' PETER JAMES 
 
'The king of the thriller novel' JACK EDWARDS 
 
I Will Find You was a Sunday Times no. 1 bestseller 14/01/2024

A master of the intricately plotted thriller, I Will Find You bristles with the irresistible storytelling nous that is Coben&rsquo;s purview

Rightly admired for his plotting, Coben pulls off some trademark twists and scores with the screwball exchanges of two FBI agents

I Will Find You takes the heart-pounding action to another level, leaving the reader on tenterhooks until an explosive finale. Coben is a writer at the top of his game and this thriller is one of his best yet

Compelling... A fantastically breakneck prison break/fugitive adventure story

It certainly delivers pace and the requisite sugar rush of excitement

Coben is definitely the master of the page-turner. In fact, he says he hasn't done his job if you don't end up reading his books late into the night. And believe me, dear reader, that is exactly what you will be doing with this novel

Coben is recognised as the master of the modern thriller and this is one you absolutely won&rsquo;t want to miss

This has such a superb opening that you&rsquo;ll lock yourself away so you aren&rsquo;t interrupted whilst reading! The master of Netflix adaptions is on fine form

This is a dramatic suspenseful Coben novel&hellip; a fabulous crime novel with a satisfying resolution

An enthrallingly tense read from start to finish

You can&rsquo;t go wrong with Harlan Coben. If you&rsquo;re after the kind of thriller that has you taking the phone off the hook&hellip; and staying up past any reasonable hour in order to keep turning the pages, then he&rsquo;s your man

Harlan&rsquo;s plots never drop below breakneck speed &hellip; By the end my head was spinning, but it&rsquo;s expertly done, a visual tale that will surely be on screen one day. For now, it&rsquo;s a perfect page-turner

Harlan Coben is a #1 New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author and one of the world’s leading storytellers. His suspense novels are published in forty-six languages and have been #1 bestsellers in more than a dozen countries, with ninety million books in print worldwide. Coben is also the creator and executive producer of many television shows, including adaptations on Netflix of the #1 global hits I Will Find You, Run Away, Missing You and Fool Me Once, and Stay Close, The Stranger, The Innocent, Gone for Good, Hold Tight, and The Woods. Recent TV adaptations include the upcoming Myron Bolitar, and many more in the works.

The gripping mystery thriller from the Sunday Times bestselling author behind the Netflix sensation and TV series Fool Me Once. 
 
David and Cheryl Burroughs are living the dream - married, a beautiful house in the suburbs, a three year old son named Matthew - when tragedy strikes one night in the worst possible way. 
 
David awakes to find himself covered in blood, but not his own - his son's. And while he knows he did not murder his son, the overwhelming evidence against him puts him behind bars indefinitely. 
 
Five years into his imprisonment, Cheryl's sister arrives - and drops a bombshell. 
 
She's come with a photograph that a friend took on vacation at a theme park. The boy in the background seems familiar - and even though David realizes it can't be, he knows it is. 
 
It's Matthew, and he's still alive. 
 
David plans a harrowing escape from prison, determined to do what seems impossible - save his son, clear his own name, and discover the real story of what happened that devastating night. 
______________ 
 
Praise for Harlan Coben ... 
 
'Unbelievably brilliant' RICHARD OSMAN 
 
'A GREAT writer' JOHN GRISHAM 
 
'Never lets you down' LEE CHILD 
 
'Simply one of the all-time greats' GILLIAN FLYNN 
 
'The modern master of the hook and twist' DAN BROWN 
 
'One of the world's finest thriller writers' PETER JAMES

Gone Before Goodbye

An unforgettable collaboration between an award-winning actress Reese Witherspoon and the and #1 internationally bestselling writer Harlan Coben. 
 
'A tour de force thriller. Coben and Witherspoon are a dream team!' Lucy Foley 
 
'Full of jaw-dropping twists and turns' Lisa Jewell 
 
'Savvy, smart and suspenseful' Val McDermid 
 
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Maggie McCabe is on the brink. A highly skilled and renowned army combat surgeon, she has always lived life at the edge. 
 
But now, after a devastating series of personal tragedies, Maggie is thrown a lifeline by a former colleague, an elite surgeon whose anonymous clientele demand the best care money can buy - as well as absolute discretion. 
 
Halfway across the globe, one of the world’s most mysterious men requires unconventional medical assistance. Desperate, and one of the few surgeons in the world skilled enough to take this job, Maggie enters his realm of unspeakable opulence and fulfils her end of the agreement. 
 
But when the patient suddenly disappears while still under her care, Maggie must become a fugitive herself – or she will be the next one who is . . . Gone Before Goodbye. 
 
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Praise for Gone Before Goodbye: 
 
'Heart-racing, twist-loaded, and impossible to put down' The Real Book Spy 
 
'Breathlessly accomplished with a plot that surprises and moves in equal measure' Gillian McAllister, bestselling author of Wrong Place, Wrong Time 
 
'Gone Before Goodbye is a dynamic, riveting and twisty thriller—complete with a heroine that you’ll absolutely love' Laura Dave, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Thing He Told Me 
 
'Witherspoon and Coben are a match made in literary heaven’ USA Today 
 
‘This dream-team collab has smash hit written all over it!’ Fabulous 
 
'There were twists and turns I didn’t expect and I really didn’t want this to end' 5-star reader review 
 
'Trust me, you’re going to want to read this!' 5-star reader review

Intricate, with twists galore, it is glamorous yet packed with suspense.

This book had me up all night. It’s truly gripping and a real page-turner

A notch above most celebrity collaborations . . . a taut, twisty yarn

This fast-paced, emotionally charged and suspenseful read explores how far a woman will go to uncover the truth

A pulse-pounding, female-led thriller filled with opulence, danger and plenty of twists

This starry collaboration goes full throttle into paranoia and power

The book’s plot mechanics hum along with great pace and verve . . . With Gone Before Goodbye, the two authors deliver a fun ride into a shadow land where the rich are convinced that money can insulate them from everything, including their own mortality — even if they have to murder a few people to get there.

This dream-team collab has smash hit written all over it!

Savvy, smart and suspenseful -- a thriller combo to relish

Harlan Coben and Reese Witherspoon are complete and utter geniuses

Breathlessly accomplished with a plot that surprises and moves in equal measure

A dark, electrifying powerhouse thriller that stands shoulder to shoulder with the very best books of the year . . . Heart-racing, twist-loaded, and impossible to put down, Coben and Witherspoon, a surprising dream team, deliver pure suspense with Gone Before Goodbye, a can’t-miss thriller that fans of smart, suspenseful, and emotionally charged fiction will devour in a single sitting.

It’s twisty, high stakes, and honestly, you can’t look away ... It’s fast, punchy, and full of secrets—and honestly, it felt like watching a high budget thriller unfold in book form. If you like your heroines with grit and your plots with whiplash level twists, this one’s a yes. Just don’t blink or you’ll miss the next twist.

Reese Witherspoon and Harlan Coben have delivered a winner. Gone Before Goodbye is a dynamic, riveting and twisty thriller—complete with a heroine that you’ll absolutely love

I love Harlan Coben. I've read all his books

Reese Witherspoon (Author) Reese Witherspoon is an award-winning actress, producer, New York Times bestselling author and founder. In 2016, she established the media brand, Hello Sunshine, which puts women at the center of every story across all platforms – from scripted and unscripted television, feature films, animated series, podcasts, audio storytelling, and digital series. Hello Sunshine is also home to “Reese’s Book Club,” a community propelled by meaningful connections with stories, authors, and fellow members. Witherspoon is best known for her roles in feature films like Walk the Line, Wild, Election and Legally Blonde as well as Emmy award-winning TV series Big Little Lies, Little Fires Everywhere and The Morning Show. Harlan Coben (Author) Harlan Coben is a #1 New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author and one of the world’s leading storytellers. His suspense novels are published in forty-six languages and have been #1 bestsellers in more than a dozen countries, with ninety million books in print worldwide. Coben is also the creator and executive producer of many television shows, including adaptations on Netflix of the #1 global hits I Will Find You, Run Away, Missing You and Fool Me Once, and Stay Close, The Stranger, The Innocent, Gone for Good, Hold Tight, and The Woods. Recent TV adaptations include the upcoming Myron Bolitar, and many more in the works.

Maggie McCabe is on the brink. A highly skilled and renowned army combat surgeon, she has always lived life at the edge. 
 
But now, after a devastating series of personal tragedies, Maggie is thrown a lifeline by a former colleague, an elite surgeon whose anonymous clientele demand the best care money can buy - as well as absolute discretion.Halfway across the globe, one of the world’s most mysterious men requires unconventional medical assistance. Desperate, and one of the few surgeons in the world skilled enough to take this job, Maggie enters his realm of unspeakable opulence and fulfils her end of the agreement.But when the patient suddenly disappears while still under her care, Maggie must become a fugitive herself – or she will be the next one who is . . . 
 
Gone Before Goodbye. 
 
 
In Gone Before Goodbye, the unique storytelling talents of Reese Witherspoon and Harlan Coben combine in one masterpiece of suspense fiction. 
 
 
Praise for Gone Before Goodbye: 
 
'Savvy, smart and suspenseful - a thriller combo to relish' Val McDermid 
 
'Breathlessly accomplished with a plot that surprises and moves in equal measure' Gillian McAllister 
 
'Full of jaw-dropping twists and turns' Lisa Jewell

Abridged Edition

Penguin Readers Level 5: Fool Me Once (ELT Graded Reader)

This ELT Graded Reader is made for people learning English as an additional language. The short, simple text is also perfect for anyone looking for an easier read. 
 
In this story, Maya’s rich husband Joe was murdered in New York. One day, Maya sees something on her nanny camera which makes her question everything that she knows about Joe’s murder. As she searches for answers, Maya gets pulled deeper and deeper into a world of lies and secrets. 
 
Our Penguin Readers books include:<ul><li>Simple text (CEFR-levelled)</li><li>Pictures to help you understand the story</li><li>Fun exercises to help you learn and practise English</li></ul> 
With the print book, you can get even more help online:<ul><li>Read the book online</li><li>Listen to the book being read out loud</li><li>Get lesson plans for teachers</li><li>Find answers to check your understanding</li></ul>Note: online resources not available with the eBook.

With carefully adapted text, new illustrations, language practise activities and additional online resources, the Penguin Readers series introduces language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content. Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction. 
 
Fool Me Once, a Level 5 Reader, is B1 in the CEFR framework. The text is made up of sentences with up to four clauses, introducing present perfect continuous, past perfect, reported speech and second conditional. It is well supported by illustrations, which appear regularly. 
 
Maya’s rich husband Joe was murdered in New York. One day, Maya sees something on her nanny camera which makes her question everything that she knows about Joe’s murder. As she searches for answers, Maya gets pulled deeper and deeper into a world of lies and secrets.

Run Away

The edge-of-your-seat crime thriller from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Fool Me Once, Nobody’s Fool, and Tell No One. 
 
*** NOW A MAJOR NETFLIX TV SERIES, STARRING JAMES NESBITT, RUTH JONES AND MINNIE DRIVER *** 
 
'One of the world’s finest thriller writers' PETER JAMES 
 
'Coben never, ever lets you down - but this one is really special' LEE CHILD 
 
‘The modern master of the hook and twist’ DAN BROWN 
 
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YOUR DAUGHTER IS MISSING AND SHE'S MADE IT CLEAR SHE DOESN'T WANT TO BE FOUND. 
 
And then one day you see her, frightened and clearly in trouble. 
 
So you approach her, beg her to come home. 
 
But instead, she runs. 
 
So, you do the only thing a parent can do. You follow her into a dark and dangerous world where no one is safe. 
 
Because she’s your daughter, and you’ll do anything to protect her. 
 
EVEN IF IT MEAN RISKING YOUR LIFE TO SAVE HERS. . . 
 
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Praise for Harlan Coben and Run Away: 
 
'Wonderful ... yet another winner' RICHARD OSMAN 
 
'The king of twisty thrillers returns. This is worth turning off your phone for!' CLOSER 
 
'[Coben's] writing and storytelling are firing on all cylinders and the seemingly straightforward tale takes a sharp turn when it's least expected' DAILY MAIL 
 
'A twisty thriller that’ll keep you up way past any sensible lights out time' HEAT 
 
'5 full of action, breathtaking stars!' 5-star reader review 
 
‘Another edge of the seat thriller from the master’ ' 5-star reader review 
 
'What a page turner!' 5-star reader review 
 
'A pulse-pounding adrenaline rush, with nonstop action and a high stakes plot!' 5-star reader review

A twisty thriller that’ll keep you up way past any sensible lights out time *****.

Run Away confirms one of the world’s finest thriller writers is at the very top of his game.

Coben never, ever lets you down – but this one is really special.

The plot is stuffed with spicy, sharply observed characters and snappy exchanges.

With Run Away, Coben's writing and storytelling are firing on all cylinders.

Few of Harlan Coben’s thrillers are anything less than gripping, but every now and again he writes one that exceeds his own high standards. Run Away is one.

An edge of your seat read from the bestselling crime writer

Run Away is Harlan Coben at the height of his narrative mastery... as a thriller it's a narcotic... unmissable.

I stayed up all night and read it in one pass

The master of the unexpected twist is back with a page-turning thriller that never goes quite where you expect.

Another polished pacy thriller with a smart plot and a strong emotional core from Coben one of the absolute masters of the art.

The award-winning Coben once again gets his hook into you and twists to keep you snared.

In Harlan Coben’s compulsive thrillers, every step the protagonists take to try to get themselves out of trouble creates two new dangers, each worse than the one before

A twisty, disturbing and poignant thriller

Coben’s USP is how families are torn apart by secrets. He is a clever plotter, too, always pulling the rug from under your feet, even – as here – on the last page.

Another perfect domestic thriller from Harlan Coben, who makes the art of the thrill and suspense look so deceptively easy…

The gripping new mystery thriller from the Sunday Times bestselling author behind the Netflix sensation and TV series Fool Me Once. 
 
* NOW A MAJOR NETFLIX TV SERIES NETFLIX, STARRING JAMES NESBITT, RUTH JONES AND MINNIE DRIVER* 
 
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YOUR DAUGHTER IS MISSING AND SHE'S MADE IT CLEAR SHE DOESN'T WANT TO BE FOUND. 
 
One day you see her, frightened and clearly in trouble. 
 
So you approach her, beg her to come home. 
 
She runs. 
 
And you do the only thing a parent can do. You follow. 
 
Because she’s your daughter, and you’ll do anything to protect her. 
 
EVEN IF IT MEAN RISKING YOUR LIFE TO SAVE HERS … 
 
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Praise for Harlan Coben... 
 
'HARLAN COBEN never ever lets you down' LEE CHILD 
'HARLAN COBEN: simply one of the all-time greats' GILLIAN FLYNN 
'HARLAN COBEN is the modern master of the hook and twist' DAN BROWN 
'HARLAN COBEN is unbelievably brilliant' RICHARD OSMAN 
'HARLAN COBEN is a GREAT writer' JOHN GRISHAM

Nobody’s Fool

*** THE NO. 1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER *** 
 
Dark secrets from former Detective Sami Kierce’s past comes back to haunt him in the unmissable new thriller from the global No. 1 bestselling author and creator of the hit Netflix drama Fool Me Once. 
'A tense, suspenseful and action-packed thriller' Independent 
'Unbelievably brilliant' Richard Osman 
'The king of the thriller novel' Jack Edwards 
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The present day is hard enough for former Detective Sami Kierce, but his past isn’t through with him yet… 
Sami Kierce, a young college grad backpacking in Spain with friends, wakes up one morning, covered in blood. There’s a knife in his hand. Beside him, the body of his girlfriend. Anna. Dead. He begins to scream - and then he runs. 
Twenty two years later, Kierce, now a private investigator, is a new father who’s working off his debts by teaching wannabe sleuths at a night school in New York City. One evening, he recognizes a familiar face at the back of the classroom. Anna. It’s unmistakably her. But as soon as he makes eye contact with her, she bolts.For Kierce there is no choice. He knows he must find this woman and solve the impossible mystery that has haunted his every waking moment since that terrible day.His investigation will bring him face-to-face with his past. Soon he discovers that some secrets should stay buried...__________ 
 
Readers are loving Nobody’s Fool: 
 
‘I was hooked right from the start!’ 5-star reader review 
 
‘Compelling, addictive, and seriously electric’ 5-star reader review 
 
‘Jaw-dropping’ 5-star reader review 
 
‘A heart-pounding thriller that keeps you on the edge of your seat’ 5-star reader review 
 
‘This story is genius! So clever and so addictive’ 5-star reader review 
 
‘I couldn't put this one down!’ 5-star reader review 
 
‘Coben is a master’ 5-star reader review 
 
‘Epic!’ 5-star reader review 
 
‘Highly addictive and entertaining’ 5-star reader review 
 
‘A twisty thriller, packed full of suspense, drama and mystery’ 5-star reader review 
 
'I couldn’t put it down' Lauren Laverne, BBC The One Show 
 
Praise for Harlan Coben: 
 
'A GREAT writer' JOHN GRISHAM 
 
'Never lets you down' LEE CHILD 
 
'Simply one of the all-time greats' GILLIAN FLYNN 
 
'The modern master of the hook and twist' DAN BROWN 
 
'One of the world's finest thriller writers' PETER JAMES 
 
'I love Harlan Coben. I've read all his books' BILL NIGHY 
 
‘My favourite thriller writer ever’ REESE WITHERPOON

A tense, suspenseful and action-packed thriller . . . it’ll have you staying up late into the night to find out what happens next

A year after the devastating events that took place in Fool Me Once, a secret from former Detective Sami Kierce's college days comes back to haunt him. Present day is hard enough for Kierce, but his past isn’t through with him yet… 
 
Sami Kierce, a young college grad backpacking in Spain with friends, wakes up one morning, covered in blood. There’s a knife in his hand. Beside him, the body of his girlfriend. Anna. Dead. He begins to scream - and then he runs. 
 
Twenty two years later, Kierce, now a private investigator, is a new father who’s working off his debts by teaching wannabe sleuths at a night school in New York City. One evening, he recognizes a familiar face at the back of the classroom. Anna. It’s unmistakably her. But as soon as he makes eye contact with her, she bolts.For Kierce there is no choice. He knows he must find this woman and solve the impossible mystery that has haunted his every waking moment since that terrible day.His investigation will bring him face-to-face with his past. Soon he discovers that some secrets should stay buried. 
_________ 
 
HARLAN COBEN never ever lets you down - LEE CHILD 
HARLAN COBEN: simply one of the all-time greats - GILLIAN FLYNN 
HARLAN COBEN never disappoints – STEPHEN KING 
HARLAN COBEN is the modern master of the hook and twist - DAN BROWN 
HARLAN COBEN is unbelievably brilliant - RICHARD OSMAN 
HARLAN COBEN is a GREAT writer - JOHN GRISHAM

Think Twice

There's no such thing as the perfect murder. From the global No. 1 bestselling author and creator of the hit Netflix drama Stay Close comes the unputdownable new Sunday Times bestselling Myron Bolitar thriller. 
 
'He never disappoints' STEPHEN KING 
'Witty, tense, sharp, and paced like a race car, this one hums' GREGG HURWITZ 
'Had me hooked' COSMOPOLITAN 
'Another gripping tale from the modern master of the impossible plot twist' SUN 
'Deliciously complicated and compelling at every turn' DAILY MAIL 
'Just as twisty as you would expect' TELEGRAPH 
‘This tense thriller will keep you on the edge of your seat.’ Woman Magazine, Best Books 
_________________ 
 
How can a man who’s already dead be wanted for murder? 
 
This is the question sports agent Myron Bolitar asks himself when two FBI agents visit him in New York. 
 
The man they are looking for is Myron’s former client and rival, Greg Downing. Greg’s DNA has been found at the scene of a high-profile double murder, and he is now the FBI’s main suspect. 
 
But Greg died three years previously, Myron says. He went to his funeral and gave the eulogy. 
 
The FBI are disbelieving, and Myron knows he has to find some answers – and quickly. 
 
Could Greg Downing still be alive? 
 
The more Myron and his close friend Win dig into what really happened, the more dangerous their world becomes . . . 
 
Secrets, lies and a murderous conspiracy that stretches back into the past lie at the heart of Harlan Coben’s blistering new thriller. 
_________________ 
 
Readers love Think Twice . . . 
 
'Great writing. Great dialogue' 5-star reader review 
 
'Harlan Coben does it again!' 5-star reader review 
 
'Highly recommend' 5-star reader review 
 
'Loved, loved, loved' 5-star reader review 
 
'The best one yet' 5-star reader review 
 
_________________ 
 
'HARLAN COBEN never ever lets you down' LEE CHILD 
 
'HARLAN COBEN: simply one of the all-time greats' GILLIAN FLYNN 
 
'HARLAN COBEN is the modern master of the hook and twist' DAN BROWN 
 
'HARLAN COBEN is unbelievably brilliant' RICHARD OSMAN 
 
'HARLAN COBEN is a GREAT writer' JOHN GRISHAM 
 
'The king of the thriller novel' JACK EDWARDS 
 
Harlan Coben, Number 1 Sunday Times bestseller, January 2024 
Think Twice was a top 5 Sunday Times bestseller 26/05/2024

Harlan Coben once again proves to be compulsively readable. Witty, tense, sharp, and paced like a racecar, this one hums. And if you think the maestro of twists and turns has run out of surprises, just wait till you slam into Chapter 40

This is vintage Coben, beautifully constructed, deliciously complicated and compelling at every turn of the page

Another gripping tale from the modern master of the impossible plot twist

This tense thriller will keep you on the edge of your seat

How can a man who’s already dead be wanted for murder? 
 
This is the question sports agent Myron Bolitar asks himself when two FBI agents come looking for his former client and rival, Greg Downing. 
 
Greg’s DNA has been found at the scene of a recent high-profile double murder, and he is now the FBI’s main suspect. 
 
But that’s impossible. Greg died three years ago. Myron went to his funeral and gave the eulogy. 
 
But why would someone frame a dead man for murder? 
 
Or is Greg Downing still alive? 
 
The more Myron digs into this mystery, the more dangerous his world becomes . . . 
____________________________________ 
 
'HARLAN COBEN never disappoints' STEPHEN KING 
 
'HARLAN COBEN: simply one of the all-time greats' GILLIAN FLYNN 
'HARLAN COBEN is the modern master of the hook and twist' DAN BROWN 
'HARLAN COBEN never ever lets you down' LEE CHILD 
'HARLAN COBEN is unbelievably brilliant' RICHARD OSMAN 
'HARLAN COBEN is a GREAT writer' JOHN GRISHAM

Home

An un-putdownable thriller from the internationally bestselling author of I Will Find You and Fool Me Once. 
 
'Loved it!' Richard Osman 
'Another instant Coben Bolitar classic' Michael J Fox 
'Coben is a phenomenon' The Times 
'Told at breakneck pace, it glows on the page' Daily Mail 
'To the aficionados of the series, this will feel like a homecoming' Guardian 
___________ 
 
A decade ago, two boys were kidnapped from a wealthy New Jersey home. 
 
Now, one of the boys has been found, wandering the streets of London. 
 
But, home at last, he won’t say a word about what happened to him and crucial questions remain unanswered. 
 
Who took him all those years ago? Where has he been? 
 
And, most of all, where is his missing friend? 
___________ 
 
Readers can't get enough of Home . . . 
 
***** 'Harlan Coben never seems to fail' 
***** 'Gripping' 
***** 'This is Coben's finest' 
***** 'Couldn't put it down!' 
***** 'Tense, clever, funny' 
___________ 
 
Praise for Harlan Coben . . . 
 
'HARLAN COBEN never ever lets you down' LEE CHILD 
'HARLAN COBEN: simply one of the all-time greats' GILLIAN FLYNN 
'HARLAN COBEN is the modern master of the hook and twist' DAN BROWN 
'HARLAN COBEN is unbelievably brilliant' RICHARD OSMAN 
'HARLAN COBEN is a GREAT writer' JOHN GRISHAM 
 
Harlan Coben, Number 1 Sunday Times bestseller, January 2024

Coben is a phenomenon - the most reliable of American thriller-writers, the least likely to disappoint ... the true mystery is Coben's extraordinary capacity to keep writing such wonderful thrillers

Told at breakneck pace, it glows on the page… Terrifying and unputdownable.

Just   finished the brilliant new @HarlanCoben   novel 'Home'. Myron, Win and the gang are all back, and some of it is even in   London. Loved it!

The skill of Harlan Coben is illustrated by the ease that this novel uncoils, with humour and empathy striating the twisty narrative…. Home doesn’t require a bookmark as it is hard to put the book down once the spine is broken, as your hands will appear glued to the binding.

To the aficionados of the series, this will feel like a homecoming

A decade ago, two boys were kidnapped from a wealthy New Jersey home. 
 
Now, one of the boys has been found, wandering the streets of London. 
 
But, home at last, he won’t say a word about what happened to him and crucial questions remain unanswered. 
 
Who took him all those years ago? Where has he been? 
 
And, most of all, where is his missing friend? 
__________________________________ 
 
Praise for Harlan Coben... 
 
'HARLAN COBEN never ever lets you down' LEE CHILD 
'HARLAN COBEN: simply one of the all-time greats' GILLIAN FLYNN 
'HARLAN COBEN is the modern master of the hook and twist' DAN BROWN 
'HARLAN COBEN is unbelievably brilliant' RICHARD OSMAN 
'HARLAN COBEN is a GREAT writer' JOHN GRISHAM

Fool Me Once

THE BIGGEST NETFLIX SHOW OF 2024 STARRING MICHELLE KEEGAN, JOANNA LUMLEY AND RICHARD ARMITAGE. 
 
READ THE BOOK THAT STARTED IT ALL . . . 
 
'The absolute master' RICHARD OSMAN 
'One of the all-time greats' GILLIAN FLYNN 
'At the top of his game' PETER JAMES 
'Never lets you down' LEE CHILD 
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You think you know the truth. The truth is you know nothing. 
 
If your husband was murdered. 
 
And you were a witness. 
 
How do you explain it when he appears on your nanny cam, back from the dead? 
 
You thought you trusted him. 
 
Now you can't even trust yourself. 
 
Dark secrets and a terrifying hunt for the truth lie at the heart of this gripping thriller by the 'master of the double twist' Harlan Coben ... 
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Readers love Fool Me Once . . . 
 
***** 'This book was such a spine tingling page turner!' 
***** 'The story was fast-paced and very captivating. I couldn't wait to see how everything would turn out.' 
***** 'Any reader who enjoys a cleverly plotted book filled with twists and turns will enjoy this one.' 
***** 'An excellent thriller, packed with taut, edgy suspense, and is certainly entertaining.' 
***** 'What a story. What a plot.'

…adorned with that peerless brand of storytelling he always provides.

Fool Me Once is a perfect example of what makes his work so appealing… When you're writing a story full of twists, nothing is ever the way it seems, and Coben is brilliant in the way he reminds you of this with small references to ambiguities, to yin and yang, things like the opposite interpretations of the Second Amendment, to a school overlooking a graveyard, or receiving lines at weddings and funerals. Reminders that things have different meanings at different times. I won't give away any spoilers, but the climax of the story not only ties things together, but does it in a way that is chilling and maybe darker than anything I've read from Coben…[There is a] brilliant finish.

Coben excels in thrillers about families torn apart by secrets…Typically twisty read with customary Coben shock ending.

This slick thriller examines what you can believe and who you ever really trust… Coben has excelled himself.  This intense and multi-layered story has a very creepy conspiracy.  Exciting, poignant and insanely readable.

Coben hits the bull's eye again with a tale guaranteed to fool even the craftiest readers a lot more than once.

Coben is like a skilled magician saving the best, most stunning trick for the very end.

Coben’s storytelling is as moreish as ever

a top notch thriller…an enjoyable twisty experience where I defy you to predict the ending! A standalone novel that will delighted fans both old and new.

this book was fantastic… Very hard to put down, I most definitely recommend this to thriller fans and I sure that Coben fans will not be disappointed

Another masterful display from the master of smoke and mirrors fiction

There is nothing quite as exciting as a brand new Harlen Coben…Brimming with plot twists, secret lives and untrustworthy confidantes, Fool Me Once centres around Maya Stern…badass and totally cool – she is a heroine you won’t be able to get enough of.

An outrageously stunning read, that takes a tight hold from the outset and continues to squeeze until the shockingly intense end.

As ever, Coben ramps up the tension expertly.

Slick, stylish and – ultimately – beautifully crafted and delivered, Harlan Coben’s Fool Me Once is tremendous crime novel of depth, pathos, shocks and surprises that will delight anyone who loves great crime fiction that’s made to make jaws drop in wonder.

Full of twists and turns… a gripping page-turner

Coben remains one of the most reliable thriller writers around and his standalones, like Fool Me Once, make it very easy to entice new readers on board.

I am a huge fan of Harlan Coben and have read just about all his books, and this one surpassed my expectations. This is a very clever and well thought out plot and kept me guessing right up to the very end.

He takes you on a journey so detailed, and with such rich characters, that when the inevitable twist finally comes, it really stings. As the truth about that fateful night is revealed, it will leave you wondering if you can really trust anyone at all. Another must read from Camp Coben.

*Soon to be a hit Netflix series starring Michelle Keegan, Adeel Akhtar, Joanna Lumley and Richard Armitage* 
 
You think you know the truth. The truth is you know nothing. 
 
If your husband was murdered. 
 
And you were a witness. 
 
How do you explain it when he appears on your nanny cam, back from the dead? 
 
You thought you trusted him. 
 
Now you can't even trust yourself. 
 
Dark secrets and a terrifying hunt for the truth lie at the heart of this gripping thriller by the 'master of the double twist' Harlan Coben ... 
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'The absolute master' RICHARD OSMAN 
'One of the all-time greats' GILLIAN FLYNN 
'At the top of his game' PETER JAMES 
'Never lets you down' LEE CHILD

Don't Let Go

From the international bestselling author of Home and Fool Me Once. Mistaken identities, dark family secrets and mysterious conspiracies lie at the heart of this gripping thriller. 
 
'The master of the double-twist' The Times 
'Simply one of the all-time greats' Gillian Flynn 
'The modern master of the hook and twist' Dan Brown 
'As moreish as ever' Sunday Times 
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Secrets can kill. But will the truth set him free? 
 
Fifteen years ago, Detective Nap Dumas' twin brother was found dead on the railway tracks near his home. 
 
Most people concluded it was a tragic suicide. Nap did not. 
 
Now, after years of searching for answers, he believes he may have finally found what he's been looking for. 
 
But Nap is a cop who plays by his own rules. 
 
And when the past comes back to haunt him, he discovers secrets can kill . . . 
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Readers can't get enough of Don't Let Go ... 
 
***** 'An absolutely superb, stand-alone thriller to add to his (and my) collection.' 
***** 'Don't Let Go is one of the best books Harlan Coben has ever written.' 
***** 'An ingenious, potent, and disturbing thriller.' 
***** 'All the stars and wow this was one awesome book with a main character that I absolutely loved!!' 
***** 'I highly recommend it to thriller readers young and old and I look forward with baited breath for Harlan's next book.'

Secrets can kill. But will the truth set him free? 
 
Fifteen years ago, Detective Nap Dumas' twin brother was found dead on the railway tracks near his home. 
 
Most people concluded it was a tragic suicide. Nap did not. 
 
Now, after years of searching for answers, he believes he may have finally found what he's been looking for. 
 
But Nap is a cop who plays by his own rules. 
 
And when the past comes back to haunt him, he discovers secrets can kill . . . 
______________ 
 
'The master of the double-twist' The Times 
 
'Simply one of the all-time greats' Gillian Flynn 
 
'The modern master of the hook and twist' Dan Brown 
 
'As moreish as ever' Sunday Times

The Match

Discover the exhilarating Richard and Judy Book Club pick from the No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling crime thriller author 
 
'The absolute master' Richard Osman 
'One of the all-time greats' Gillian Flynn 
'Never lets you down' Lee Child 
'One of my favourites' John Grisham 
'Harlan Coben is the king of a killer twist [...] a highly addictive read.' HEAT 
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He is known simply as Wilde, the boy from the woods. 
 
Discovered living a feral existence in the Ramapo mountains of New Jersey, he has grown up knowing nothing of his parents, and even less about his own identity. 
 
But when a match on a DNA database puts him on the trail of a close relative, Wilde thinks he might be about to solve the mystery of who he really is. 
 
Only, this relation disappears as quickly as he's resurfaced. 
 
Undaunted, Wilde continues his research, becoming caught up in a secret community committed to exposing anonymous online trolls. 
 
Then one by one, people start to die. It soon becomes clear that a serial killer is targeting this secret community. 
 
And that the next victim could be Wilde himself . . . 
_________ 
 
'A helter-skelter of a read!' Lisa Jewell 
'At the top of his game' Peter James 
'Twisty, well characterised, gently satirical' Jake Kerridge 
'Insanely readable' Sunday Mirror 
'Coben is a phenomenon' The Times 
'It really is a page-turning thriller' JAZZ FM 
'The king of tense thrillers is back with a book steeped in jaw-dropping twists.' OK! 
'A superb twist I really didn't see coming' Jackie's Reading Corner 
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Readers love The Match . . . 
 
***** 'A compelling read and one I'd highly recommend to those who like an intelligent plot' 
***** 'It was very entertaining.' 
***** 'The twists/turns are endless and putting it down was always with much angst.' 
***** 'He's a master storyteller.' 
***** 'An easy 5 star review for me. Get a copy of this, strap yourself in and enjoy the ride.' 
 
 
The Match, Sunday Times bestseller, January 2023 
Richard and Judy Book Club pick, December 2022 
Harlan Coben, Number 1 Sunday Times bestseller, January 2024

He is known simply as Wilde, the boy from the woods. 
 
He has grown up knowing nothing of his family, and even less about his own identity. 
 
Until now. 
 
When a match on a DNA database puts him on the trail of a close relative - the only family member he has ever known - Wilde thinks he might be about to solve the mystery of who he really is. 
 
Only this relation disappears as quickly as he's resurfaced. Undaunted, Wilde continues his research, becoming caught up in a secret community committed to exposing anonymous online trolls. 
 
Then one by one, people start to die, and it soon becomes clear that a serial killer is targeting this secret community. 
 
And that the next victim could be Wilde himself . . .

From the number one bestselling author and creator of the Netflix hit series, The Stranger, comes a riveting thriller starring a great new hero, Windsor Horne Lockwood III - or Win, as he is known to his few friends ...

The talented Coben, who likes nothing more than to create mysterious outsiders, does so with great skill and panache

HARLAN COBEN: simply one of the all-time greats

HARLAN COBEN is the modern master of the hook and twist

HARLAN COBEN is one of the world's finest thriller writers

Harlan Coben is one of my all-time favourites and his latest book, Win, is immense

[It's got] everything you want from a Harlan Coben book. It's got violent time, it's got sexy time, it's got a twisty turny plot. It's great, it's fantastic

We can always rely on Harlan Coben to have us enthralled and this new thriller introducing Windsor Horne Lockwood III - aka Win - is no different

The bestselling crime novelist keeps all the plots spinning in his latest caper [...] It is expertly done and the brisk pace keeps the pages turning

As you'd expect from Coben, this is a complex thriller that keeps you hooked with the superb writing, handbrake turns and satisfying conclusion

The usual Coben formula of the cold case that suddenly becomes red hot, deployed as grippingly as ever

____________________________ 
From the #1 bestselling author and creator of the hit Netflix series The Stranger, Gone For Good and The Innocent comes a riveting new thriller, starring the new hero Windsor Horne Lockwood III - or Win, as he is known to his (few) friends ... 
____________________________ 
Over twenty years ago, heiress Patricia Lockwood was abducted during a robbery of her family's estate, then locked inside an isolated cabin for months. Patricia escaped, but so did her captors, and the items stolen from her family were never recovered. 
 
Until now. 
 
On New York's Upper West Side, a recluse is found murdered in his penthouse apartment, alongside two objects of note: a stolen Vermeer painting and a leather suitcase bearing the initials WHL3. For the first time in years, the authorities have a lead not only on Patricia's kidnapping but also on another FBI cold case - with the suitcase and painting both pointing them towards one man. 
 
Windsor Horne Lockwood III - or Win as his few friends call him - doesn't know how his suitcase and his family's stolen painting ended up in this dead man's apartment. But he's interested - especially when the FBI tell him that the man who kidnapped his cousin was also behind an act of domestic terrorism, and that he may still be at large. 
 
The two cases have baffled the FBI for decades. But Win has three things the FBI does not:: a personal connection to the case, a large fortune, and his own unique brand of justice ...

The Boy from the Woods

The brilliant new thriller from the international bestselling author, described by Dan Brown as 'the modern master of the hook and twist'.

Harlan Coben is the absolute master of huge twists and turns.

If you liked The Stranger on Netflix, you’ll love this novel […] The novel is a splendid reminder that Coben is as brilliant at creating wonderful characters as he is at those textbook twists.

Thriller-lovers who just want some adrenaline to lift their spirits should escape with this riveting page-turner from the hugely popular author and screenwriter, Harlan Coben, who not only has more than 70 million books in print worldwide, but also recently brought us the hit TV series The Stranger and Safe on Netflix.

Harlan Coben’s thrillers are like intricately patterned knitting […] He has created a cracker of a hero in the aptly named Wilde […] Hopefully Wilde will return – Coben certainly leaves clues that he will.

One of the world’s leading thriller writers […] That is down to the dark and endlessly twisting turns that his plots take – and his latest book is no exception. Another gripping and twisty thriller.

Dramatic and tightly plotted – the search for the truth is a masterpiece

Exceptional story-telling, well drawn and vivid characterisation and a fast-paced and riveting plotline carry the reader along open mouthed as layer upon layer is peeled back to reveal the truth. I needed this diversion from grim reality and now feel much better for it. Highly recommended.

You’ll struggle to put it down. Coben has a knack for drawing you in and holding your interest, and this book certainly does that

Harlan Coben delivers yet another knock-out story in this fast-paced novel. Meticulously plotted and elegantly narrated, with complex characters and unexpectedly tender twists, it’s much more than just a standard thriller

Coben's hugely immersive books and movies should come with a danger of addiction warning

Coben remains one of the most reliable thriller writers around

Coben is simply one of the all-time greats—pick up any one of his thrillers and you’ll find a riveting, twisty, surprising story with a big, beating heart at its core

Few of Harlan Coben’s thrillers are anything less than gripping, but every now and again he writes one that exceeds his own high standards.

Coben sets his hook deep very early on with a killer premise and then relentlessly reels in his readers as his deftly plotted tale ratchets up the tension and action to a violent, cathartic and ultimately satisfying climax. Each new novel is a textbook lesson in thriller writing’

I pretty much devoured this in one sitting, it being exactly the kind of entertaining and distracting fare that is needed now more than ever.

Coben is a phenomenon - the most reliable of American thriller-writers, the least likely to disappoint ... the true mystery is Coben's extraordinary capacity to keep writing such wonderful thrillers

A zippy, sometimes ambiguous and often thoughtful thriller.

One of the world’s finest thriller writers is at the very top of his game

The modern master of the hook and twist

Harlan’s new book The Boy From The Woods is another skillfully crafted example of his talent at work [...] a page-turning joy to return to.

A true master of the twisty thriller

The crafty Coben knows how to weave a compelling story with intriguing characters, and Wilde is one of his best […]The supporting characters also shine. Once the big reveal happens, it would be the end for most stories, but Coben has just gotten started. The narrative veers into such unexpected directions that even a true thriller aficionado will not see the multiple surprises the ending delivers. Coben's name on the book cover continues to mean quality.

The master of smoke and mirrors fiction

Exceptional story-telling, well drawn and vivid characterisation and a fast-paced and riveting plotline carry the reader along open mouthed as layer upon layer is peeled back to reveal the truth. I needed this diversion from grim reality and now feel much better for it. Highly recommended.

Coben’s USP is how families are torn apart by secrets. He is a clever plotter, too, always pulling the rug from under your feet.

Coben is like a skilled magician saving the best, most stunning trick for the very end.

Coben can always be relied on to generate thrills from the simplest premises

Dramatic and tightly plotted.

Harlan Coben is a master at weaving compelling thrillers, but even by his high standards, The Boy From the Woods sounds like a haunting ride.

Harlan Coben rose to worldwide attention recently for his hit Netflix show The Stranger. Many of you would have already been familiar with his work prior to this. Harlan Coben’s back catalogue is very impressive. We’ve read pretty much every Harlan Coben novel and let us tell you, he never lets you down. If you’re looking for a meaty thriller which is equal parts surprising and well-written, look no further.

From the bestselling author and creator of the hit Netflix drama The Stranger, Harlan Coben, The Boy from The Woods tells the story of Wilde, found thirty years ago in the New Jersey backwoods.

Coben's character creation is superb. Both Wilde and Hester are a joy to discover and each one of the supporting cast are equally well crafted […]The Boy From The Woods is a fabulous read, I devoured it. It's pacy and thrilling, filled with fabulous characters and a plot that is unrelenting. I now know just why Coben is at the top of his field. Highly recommended from me.

Twisty, packed with mystery and intrigue […] Now is the perfect time to read for escapism

Coben is the best-selling author behind the utterly compelling Netflix drama The Stranger, and his latest offering is equally potent […] A gloriously grisly page-turner with some excellent chicanes and twists.

This is another page turner from Coben who every time manages to pull the cat out of the bag and deliver an ending that isn't expected. Sublime.

Coben paints a rich, multi-layered picture of suburban life […] The story is involving, contemporary and Coben expertly peels back the layers with consummate skill to reveal an intricate and twisted tale that’s well worth the read[…] I highly recommend this terrifically unusual and well-paced thriller.

FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE MATCH AND CREATOR OF HIT NETFLIX DRAMA FOOL ME ONCE 
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Thirty years ago, a child was found in the New Jersey backwoods. 
 
He had been living a feral existence, with no memory of how he got there or even who he is. Everyone just calls him Wilde. 
 
Now a former soldier and security expert, he lives off the grid, shunned by the community - until they need him. 
 
A child has gone missing. With her family suspecting she's just playing a disappearing game, nobody seems concerned except for criminal attorney Hester Crimstein. She contacts Wilde, asking him to use his unique skills to find the girl. 
 
But even he can find no trace of her. One day passes, then a second, then a third. 
 
On the fourth, a human finger shows up in the mail. 
 
And now Wilde knows this is no game. It's a race against time to save the girl's life - and expose the town's dark trove of secrets... 
 
Also featuring the character of Wilde: The Match - OUT NOW 
_____________________________ 
'The absolute master' RICHARD OSMAN 
'A helter-skelter of a read!' LISA JEWELL 
'One of the all-time greats' GILLIAN FLYNN 
'One of my favourites' JOHN GRISHAM 
'At the top of his game' PETER JAMES 
'Never lets you down' LEE CHILD 
'Insanely readable' SUNDAY MIRROR 
'Coben is a phenomenon' THE TIMES 
 
Harlan Coben, Number 1 Sunday Times bestseller, January 2024

The Magical Fantastical Fridge

#1 New York Times bestselling novelist Harlan Coben partners with a talented debut illustrator in this fantastical and funny adventure for fans of David Wiesner and William Joyce

Harlan Coben (Author) Harlan Coben is a #1 New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author and one of the world’s leading storytellers. His suspense novels are published in forty-six languages and have been #1 bestsellers in more than a dozen countries, with ninety million books in print worldwide. Coben is also the creator and executive producer of many television shows, including adaptations on Netflix of the #1 global hits I Will Find You, Run Away, Missing You and Fool Me Once, and Stay Close, The Stranger, The Innocent, Gone for Good, Hold Tight, and The Woods. Recent TV adaptations include the upcoming Myron Bolitar, and many more in the works. Leah Tinari (Illustrator) Leah Tinari holds a BFA in painting from the Rhode Island School of Design. Her artwork has been shown at many galleries. Leah lives in New York City with her husband and son. 
 
Visit leahtinari.squarespace.com for more information.

#1 New York Times bestselling novelist Harlan Coben partners with a talented debut illustrator in this fantastical and funny adventure for fans of David Wiesner and William Joyce. 
 
Have you ever noticed how magical your family fridge is? 
 
Neither has Walden...until now. 
 
Suddenly he finds himself transported into one of his own drawings on the fridge as he begins an unforgettable adventure. 
 
He'll battle a crayon monster, catch an airplane ride into an old photo, escape a troop of monkeys and much more. All of the items displayed there have come alive to bring him a new understanding of his big, busy family. 
 
You'll love studying the dynamic, detailed illustrations in this zany, surprise-filled journey that culminates in a heartfelt appreciation of those closest to us.

Harlan Coben 2027

COMING SOON . . . A brand new, pulse-pounding thriller from the bestselling author of Fool Me Once, Missing You and Run Away. 
 
'HARLAN COBEN never ever lets you down' LEE CHILD 
 
'HARLAN COBEN: simply one of the all-time greats' GILLIAN FLYNN 
 
'HARLAN COBEN is the modern master of the hook and twist' DAN BROWN 
 
'HARLAN COBEN is unbelievably brilliant' RICHARD OSMAN 
 
'HARLAN COBEN is a GREAT writer' JOHN GRISHAM

Dr. David 'Cash' Cashner saves children every day. Now he may have to save his own. 
 
When his seventeen-year-old son Noah is arrested for a brutal murder, the evidence is clear. But just as quickly the case unravels: the DNA match isn't Noah. It's Cash. Or rather the match is a partial one. 
 
The police have a chilling explanation: the killer must be Cash's son. A son he never knew existed. 
 
As his family fractures, Cash is pulled back into a past he’s long buried – and to a woman he never forgot. Thirty years ago, they were torn apart by violence. Now they share a devastating secret: they had a child. 
 
To find him, Cash and Daisy must uncover what really happened all those years ago – before the truth destroys them all...------------- 
 
Praise for Harlan Coben: 
 
'HARLAN COBEN never ever lets you down' LEE CHILD 
 
'HARLAN COBEN: simply one of the all-time greats' GILLIAN FLYNN 
 
'HARLAN COBEN is the modern master of the hook and twist' DAN BROWN 
 
'HARLAN COBEN is unbelievably brilliant' RICHARD OSMAN 
 
'HARLAN COBEN is a GREAT writer' JOHN GRISHAM

Harlan Coben

For aspiring writers, Harlan’s advice, stories, and anecdotes are wise, proven, and valuable. For published authors, his book evokes memories of what it was like back then. It’s a romp, a riot, and a joy to read

Harlan Coben is a good friend, a great writer, and a very smart guy.  Years ago he told me two things that helped my career a lot - and they're both in this book

Harlan Coben's memoir, Plot Twist, is fun to read, fast-paced, inspiring, and filled with practical, hands-on advice for aspiring writers. I found myself captivated by both his process and his life stories. With his trademark wit and honesty, he offers a no-nonsense approach to the craft – and the career – of writing. A winner!

This is such a gift to every aspiring writer!

Coben skillfully blends the personal and the professional in this affable memoir peppered with advice for aspiring authors . . . Throughout, Coben’s humor and humanity shine through, making this a must-read for his many fans and aspiring writers seeking practical guidance from a literary insider.

A Memoir of a Writing Life

Part deeply personal memoir, part masterclass in storytelling, Plot Twist is a refreshingly honest look at the life of a writer whose stories have thrilled us for decades. 
 
With 100 million books in print worldwide and over twenty blockbuster television and film adaptations of his work, Harlan Coben has much to teach us about the creative process. 
 
Plumbing memories from his suburban childhood and his early years trying to break into publishing, Coben tells his own story for the first time. Filled with useful tips and techniques on the creative process, he does away with the traditional categories of writing - characters, plot, setting - and looks at the process holistically. 
 
Plot Twist is a masterclass on the act of being a writer, and everything that comes with it: the self-doubt, the hubris, the contradictions, the passion and dedication. At the end of the day, his method is a simple one: “If it helps me produce pages, good. If it doesn’t, bad.” 
 
This book will help every aspiring writer produce pages. 
 
Honest, funny, insightful, and at times deeply moving, this is both a captivating memoir and an essential guide for anyone looking to master the art of storytelling from one of our most beloved authors.

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