Harlan Coben
Harlan Coben
b. January 4, 1962 · From United States- Books
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Harlan Coben (born January 4, 1962, in Newark, New Jersey) is an American author of suspense and mystery novels. He is best known for the Myron Bolitar series and for standalone thrillers such as Tell No One and Fool Me Once. He graduated from Amherst College with a degree in political science.
His work has won the Edgar, Shamus and Anthony Awards, and several of his novels have been adapted for film and television, including a French film adaptation of Tell No One and multiple Netflix series. He lives in New Jersey.
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The Myron Bolitar series begins with "Deal Breaker," followed by "Drop Shot," "Fade Away," "Back Spin," and continues with many more titles. While each book features Myron Bolitar, they can often be enjoyed as standalone mysteries.
Many of Harlan Coben's novels have been adapted into successful television series, particularly for Netflix. Notable adaptations include "The Stranger," "Safe," "Fool Me Once," and "Tell No One," which was adapted into a French film.
Harlan Coben has received several prestigious awards for his work, including the Edgar Award, the Shamus Award, and the Anthony Award, all recognizing his contributions to the mystery and thriller genres.
For readers new to Harlan Coben, a good starting point is often one of his standalone thrillers like "Tell No One" or "Fool Me Once," as they showcase his signature plot twists and suspense without requiring prior series knowledge.