Harlan Coben

About the Author

Harlan Coben was born in Newark, New Jersey on January 4, 1962. After receiving a political science degree from Amherst College, he worked in the travel industry in a company owned by his grandfather. He writes the Myron Bolitar series and Mickey Bolitar series. His other works include Gone for show more Good, The Innocent, The Woods, Hold Tight, Caught, Stay Close, Six Years, Missing You, The Stranger, Fool Me Once, Home, and Don't Let Go. Tell No One was turned into the multiple award-winning 2006 French film Ne le Dis à Personne. He was the first author to win the Edgar Award, Shamus Award, and Anthony Award. (Bowker Author Biography) show less

Includes the names: Harlan Cobe, Harlan Coben, Harlen Coben, Harlan Coben, Colen Harlem, Harlan Coban, Harlon Coben, Harlan Koben, Harlan KOBEN, Harlam Coban, Harlan Cobin, Harlan Coben, Harlan Corben, Harlan Corbin, Harlan Coben, am, Харлан Коубън

Series

Myron Bolitar

Mickey Bolitar

Windsor Horne Lockwood III

Wilde

Works by Harlan Coben

Popular Recent

Tell No One (2001) 5,547 copies, 161 reviews

The Woods (2007) 4,774 copies, 156 reviews

Gone for Good (2002) 3,655 copies, 94 reviews

Hold Tight (2008) 3,569 copies, 114 reviews

The Innocent (2005) 3,445 copies, 67 reviews

Just One Look (2004) 3,400 copies, 77 reviews

Promise Me (2006) 3,364 copies, 79 reviews

No Second Chance (2003) 3,347 copies, 67 reviews

Caught (2010) 3,307 copies, 125 reviews

Deal Breaker (1995) 3,062 copies, 91 reviews

Long Lost (2009) 2,687 copies, 80 reviews

Six Years (2013) 2,621 copies, 127 reviews

Drop Shot (1996) 2,258 copies, 61 reviews

The Stranger (2015) 2,161 copies, 87 reviews

Fade Away (1996) 2,113 copies, 44 reviews

Live Wire (2011) 2,098 copies, 69 reviews

Fool Me Once (2016) 2,071 copies, 111 reviews

Stay Close (2012) 2,032 copies, 77 reviews

The Final Detail (1999) 2,030 copies, 44 reviews

Darkest Fear (2000) 2,018 copies, 39 reviews

Back Spin (1997) 1,947 copies, 42 reviews

One False Move (1998) 1,944 copies, 49 reviews

Missing You (2014) 1,884 copies, 65 reviews

Home (2016) 1,660 copies, 62 reviews

The Boy from the Woods (2020) 1,621 copies, 52 reviews

Don't Let Go (2017) 1,518 copies, 61 reviews

Run Away (2019) 1,497 copies, 44 reviews

Play Dead (1990) 1,414 copies, 42 reviews

Shelter (2011) 1,405 copies, 104 reviews

Win (2021) 1,074 copies, 35 reviews

Miracle Cure (1991) 1,074 copies, 18 reviews

I Will Find You (2023) 800 copies, 22 reviews

The Match (2022) 782 copies, 27 reviews

Seconds Away (2012) 723 copies, 24 reviews

Found (2014) 464 copies, 14 reviews

Think Twice (2024) 394 copies, 18 reviews

The Best American Mystery Stories 2011 (2011) — Editor — 200 copies, 2 reviews

Death Do Us Part: New Stories about Love, Lust, and Murder (2006) — Editor; Contributor — 129 copies, 2 reviews

Three Great Novels (The Bestsellers) (2001) 112 copies

Tell No One / Gone for Good (2007) 92 copies, 4 reviews

Deal Breaker / Drop Shot (2005) 72 copies, 2 reviews

Bolitar's Game (Back Spin / The Final Detail / Darkest Fear) (2000) 58 copies

Back Spin / Tell No One (2004) 33 copies, 1 review

Fade Away / One False Move (1996) 28 copies

The Magical Fantastical Fridge (2016) 21 copies, 1 review

No Second Chance / Just One Look (2005) 21 copies

Darkest Fear / Gone For Good / Tell No One (2004) 20 copies

Back Spin / One False Move / No Second Chance (2005) 13 copies

Hold TightD01 Hold Tight 10 copies

Harlan Coben: Three Great Novels: Just One Look / The Innocent / Promise Me (2008) 10 copies

Harlan Coben Myron Bolitar Series Collection 1-10 Books Set (Deal Breaker, Drop Shot, Fade Away, Back Spin, One False… (2003) 9 copies

No Second Chance [Abridged Audiobook] (2003) 7 copies

The Myron Bolitar Series (Books 1-7) (2013) 6 copies

Harlan Coben - Mickey Bolitar Series: Books 1-3: Shelter, Seconds Away, Found (2016) 5 copies

Nobody's Fool (2025) 5 copies

Myron Bolitar Collection (1-8) (1996) 5 copies

Promise Me / The Woods (2009) — Author; Narrator, some editions — 5 copies

Six Years / Stay Close (2014) 4 copies

Fade Away / Back Spin (2010) 4 copies

Harlan Coben présente insomnies en noir (2013) 4 copies, 1 review

Play Dead / Miracle Cure (2013) 4 copies

Não Fujas Mais (2020) 4 copies

The Innocent / Just One Look / Tell No One / Gone for Good 4 copies

Harlan Coben (2013) 3 copies

Suche mich nicht 2 copies

Harlan Coben 3 Novel Collection (Eternal Pleasure Novel) (2011) 2 copies

Darkest Fear and No Second Chance (2 books in 1)(Omnibus edition) (2011) 2 copies

Harlan Coben Collection 6 Books Set (Stay Close, The Woods, Six Years, The Stranger, Live Wire, The Final Detail) (2020) 2 copies

Harlan Coben - The Myron Bolitar Series 1 copy

Mr. Perfect 1 copy

Méfie-toi 1 copy

(Live Wire (Myron Bolitar 10)) [By: Coben, Harlan] [Jun, 2014] 1 copy

Seconds Away (Mickey Bolitar 2) by Harlan Coben (2013-08-15) 1 copy

Wild 1 copy

Nichts ruht für immer: Thriller (Myron-Bolitar-Reihe 12) 1 copy

Beni Kandıramassın (2023) 1 copy

Solo hay un ganador 1 copy

Non renseigné (2016) 1 copy

Nobody’s Fool (Detective Kierce Book 2) 1 copy

Mickey Bolitar Series 1 - 3 Set 1 copy

Nobody’s Fool: The brand new crime thriller from the #1 bestselling creator of the hit Netflix series Missing You 1 copy

2 Books! 1) The Innocent 2) The Boy From the Woods (2018) 1 copy

Sl©Þpp inte taget 1 copy

Drop Shot / Fade Away (2003) 1 copy

Wonderful Smooth 1 copy

Mystery Writers of America Presents Death Do Us Part: New Stories about Love, Lust, and Murder 1 copy

Harlan Coben Myron Bolitar Series: Books 10-11: Live Wire & Home (2017) 1 copy

Recueil Serial Lecteurs 2014 (French Edition) 1 copy

The Final Detail / Just One Look (2009) 1 copy

No Second Chance 1 copy

Klein Detail / Oud Zeer (The Final Detail / Darkest Fear) 1 copy

Myron Bolitar 5 Book Collection (2020) 1 copy

No Second Chance / Just One Look / Promise Me / Gone for Good 1 copy

Promise Me / The Woods / Hold Tight [Unabridged Audio book] (2009) — Author; Narrator, some editions — 1 copy

The Stranger / Missing You (2016) 1 copy

Safe 1 copy

Hold Tight / Long Lost (2010) 1 copy

5-book Set; Just One Look; No Second Chance; Tell No One;promise Me; the Innocent By Harlan Coben 1 copy

The Rise and Fall of Super D 1 copy

Nikom ni reči 1 copy

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Associated Works

The Black Lizard Big Book of Pulps (2007) — Introduction — 557 copies, 9 reviews

The Mystery Writers of America Cookbook: Wickedly Good Meals and Desserts to Die For (2015) — Contributor — 130 copies, 18 reviews

Tell No One [Ne le Dis à Personne] [2006 film] (2006) — Original book — 77 copies, 1 review

New Beginnings: New Writing from Bestselling Authors Sold in Aid of the Indian Ocean Tsunami Earthquake Charities (2005) — Contributor — 47 copies

A Taste of Murder: Diabolically Delicious Recipes from Contemporary Mystery Writers (1999) — Contributor — 46 copies, 1 review

Malice Domestic 7: An Anthology of Original Traditional Mystery Stories (1998) — Contributor — 45 copies, 2 reviews

Reader's Digest Condensed Books: The Watchman • Whispering Wind • Tell No One • Summer Light (2001) 11 copies

Reader's Digest Select Editions: The Woods • Written in Bone • Thunder Bay • White City (2007) — Contributor — 7 copies

Reader's Digest Select Editions: The Woods • Written in Bone • Dear John • Thunder Bay (2007) — Contributor — 4 copies, 1 review

Crime Time 30 (2002) — Contributor — 4 copies

Livros Condensados: Desaparecido | Felizes Para Sempre | Uma Nova Vida | A Caçadora De Sombras (2005) 3 copies

Goed fout : fragmenten uit misdaadverhalen van bekroonde auteurs — Contributor — 2 copies

Reader's Digest Auswahlbücher 251 - Denn vergeben wird nie / Die Schwabenkinder / Kein Sterbenswort / Tür an Tür (2003) 2 copies

In eigen kring — Contributor — 2 copies

Reader's Digest válogatott könyvek (2004) — Author — 2 copies

Livros Condensados: O Bosque | Sua Alteza A Espia | Zona Azul | Os Anjos De Morgan Hill (2008) — Contributor — 2 copies

Livros Condensados: Nem uma Palavra | A Vizinha do Lado | Sanção Secreta | O Observatório (2003) 2 copies

Válogatott könyvek 2014/5 Harlan Coben - Hat év; Mary Simses - Áfonya kávézó; Charles Martin - Égzengés;… (2014) — Author — 1 copy

Geleende tijd; Dansen op de vulkaan; Impasse; Spreeuwenjong — Contributor — 1 copy, 1 review

Het Beste Boek 220: Spoorloos / De rookspringer / P staat voor pijngrens / Jonge honden, oude helden (2003) — Author — 1 copy, 1 review

Reader's Digest Auswahlbücher 290 : Das Grab im Wald. Am Ende des Weges. Der Puppenkönig. Unser Leben mit George (2010) — Author — 1 copy

Besmet!; Jacoba; Houvast; Het kerstwonder — Author — 1 copy, 1 review

Reader's Digest Condensed Books: The Millionaires • Only Dad • Gone for Good • Black Ice 1 copy

Niemand vertellen; Cheyenne; Codenaam verkenner; Een Hollandse woudloper in Canada 1 copy, 1 review

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Common Knowledge

Canonical name: Coben, Harlan
Legal name: Coben, Harlan
Birthdate: 1962-01-04
Gender: male
Nationality: USA
Birthplace: Newark, New Jersey, USA
Places of residence: Ridgewood, New Jersey, USA
Livingston, New Jersey, USA
Education: Amherst College (Political Science)
Livingston High School, Livingston, New Jersey, USA
Occupations: author
Relationships: Armstrong-Coben, Anne (Epouse)
Organizations: Mystery Writers of America
Psi Upsilon Fraternity
Agent: Lisa Erbach Vance
Aaron Priest
Short biography: Winner of the Edgar Award, Shamus Award and Anthony Award - the first author to win all three -- New York Times bestseller Harlan Coben's critically-acclaimed novels have been called "poignant and insightful" (Los Angeles Times), "consistently entertaining" (Houston Chronicle), "superb" (Chicago Tribune) and "must reading" (Philadelphia Inquirer).

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I Will Find You: From the #1 bestselling creator of… by Harlan Coben

David is in prison, convicted of killing his 5 year old son and believes he was responsible although not the one who ,killed him. Suddenly his world is turned upside down when he realises his son is actually alive. A clever plot with the usual Coben twists before the final reveal. Guest appearance from a Marlon Bolitar character!

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edwardsgt | 21 other reviews | Dec 26, 2024 |

I Will Find You by Harlan Coben

David Burroughs is five years into his prison sentence for the brutal murder of his three-year-old son, Matthew, when his ex-wife’s sister, Rachel, shows up for a visit. She shows him a photograph taken at an amusement park. In the background of the photo is his son, Matthew.

David did not kill his son and now he has proof that he is still alive, David comes up with a plan to escape from prison and enlist Rachel's help in finding his son and proving his innocence.

This is my first Harlan Coben novel but it won't be my only. While the banter between the two FBI agents, Max and Sarah, was a bit hokey, the story otherwise was pretty good. It was a quick read.… (more)

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Cathie_Dyer | 21 other reviews | Dec 22, 2024 |

Think Twice (Myron Bolitar) by Harlan Coben

Think Twice (Myron Bolitar, #12) by Harlan Coben

Myron and Win team up to investigate a high profile murder. Things get complicated when the FBI informs Myron his friend Gregg is (probably) not dead and he is assigned to find him. Soon more end up dead. It appears to be a serial killer on the loose. The pair will stop at nothing to uncover the truth.

The story moves at a fast pace, character driven, engaging dialog and attention to detail. Plenty of plot twists and edge-of-your-seat moments. I was engrossed from the first page until the shocking end.

Overall I found Think Twice very enjoyable. I highly recommend to those who like a great (compelling) crime thriller. A must read for fans of Harlan Coben. A true five-star read!… (more)

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SheriAWilkinson | 17 other reviews | Dec 21, 2024 |

Missing You by Harlan Coben

This one....was a little too descriptively grizzly....I keep wondering how on earth Coben comes up with the....well....really awful detailed happenings that he makes you actually picture in your mind. Yes, whew. I have read almost every one of his books but somehow I missed this one. The ending sort of lets you choose-your-own conclusion for the two involved and if that's okay with the author, I can choose the epilogue's epilogue!!!

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nyiper | 64 other reviews | Dec 19, 2024 |

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