This was an intriguing story to read which was very complex and detailed in the writing. This being the first book that I have read by this author it is obvious he has a unique writing style which, I must say at times, I did find a little slow but ultimately that didn't spoil my enjoyment of this story. With lots of twists and turns, unsavoury people, a past catching up with the future and questions that needed answering, this story. kept me guessing the whole way through this book,

Windsor Horne Lockwood III is an interesting character to read. He comes from a huge, wealthy family and is extremely privileged. He is arrogant and a narcissist who relishes and enjoys violence and never has to account for anything in his world of money and class. Win, as his friends call him, is not the most likeable character but also in some ways I admired him because he got done what the police failed to do half of the time. Everything in his life is planned down to the last detail. This man knows exactly what he wants and how to get the job done, Win has his own moral code.

This slow-paced thriller Kept me entertained right until the very end.

I love Harlan Coben books so I was looking forward to reading Win. And I wasn't disappointed.
Win was a character from the Myron Bolitar books which were amazing, and this foray into the life of Win was just as fast paced and easy to read as ever.
I loved that Win bordered on unlikable, but not quite enough to actually be unlikable!
Great story. Great cast. Great book.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the chance to read and review.

Sorry, this book wasn’t for me. Too many characters (I kept getting lost) and an unbelievable story line. I quite liked the main character, Win, but I didn’t like the way he told us the story and I soon lost interest in the plot. I remember reading a book by this author years ago and not enjoying it but I thought I’d give him another try. It took me a while to even begin reading as the very first sentence began “he shot that will decide …”. I eventually worked out that this was a formatting error and that the first word of some paragraphs was missing the first letter. Presumably this is not his fault, and hopefully these errors will be corrected before publication because they are very confusing and annoying. Coben's writing style is not for me - and why does he have to use the word ‘ergo’ so much? It makes me squirm. I can see I’m in the minority here and I’m sure his loyal readers will love this book. Sorry, I don’t.

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.

I love Coben's books, I adore the Myron Bolitar series and was eagerly anticipating Win's first book as main character. I am so relieved to say I was not disappointed! 'Win' has all the characteristics of a Coben book; his humour, wit and fast paced plots and the added bonus of Win as main character. This is definitely going to be a fan favourite.

The plot is fast-paced and enjoyable. It is not Coben's most shocking plot and perhaps lacks some twists but this did not impact my enjoyment and it was so entertaining to follow Win as he uses his personal investigation methods to unravel the investigation.

Where 'Win' really comes alive is with Win himself. Coben readers will know he is a likeable eccentric and I adored getting to follow him and see him take centre stage. Win talks directly to the reader which was incredibly engaging and only served to keep me hooked throughout. As Win is centre stage we have the added bonus of meeting more of his family and learning more about them which I really liked.

'Win' is another electrifying read from Coben and I adored seeing Win take the lead. I hope there will be more to come!

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House UK for an advance copy.

Another incredible novel from Harlan Coben, which is something i've written many times.

Win is great, a thrilling character who you will be interested in from the beginning. The suspense, drama and thrills are all on point. Exceptional...as always

This is the first book I've read by this author. I loved the plot, the twists, the relaxed style of writing and dry humour.

Coming from an incredibly rich family, Win is an arrogant playboy who finds it hard to show empathy with other people. He has his own set of rules, and metes out justice according to them. While I enjoyed the informal writing and the look into his mind, he wasn't a very likeable character for me.

Overall, this is an intense, gripping story that keeps you hooked to the end!

Harlan Coben is still on the top of his game. This novel starring Windsor Lockwood III is a fast-paced thriller of a mystery. The intricate plot unfolds at just the right rate to keep it all making sense. I’m a big Myron Bolitar fan, and having Win step out as the lead character was a treat. Super well-written first person POV that paints Win’s character to perfection. The first book I’ve read in a while that I read nearly straight through. Well done.

I have not read any of the Mylon Bolitar books by this author but have read all of his others. I enjoyed the book but was not ‘blown away’. Maybe it was because I did not really like Win as a character. The plot was interesting and certainly not predictable. I usually finish a Harlan Coven book with my heart beating and wanting more, unfortunately I really did not feel like this at the conclusion.

A brand new series from Harlan Coben featuring a well known character - Windsor Horne Lockwood III (Win). There are so many different things going on, I did struggle to remember who was who and what was going on at times, but other than that an enjoyable thriller.

I'm relatively new to Harlan Coben, but I have had the fortune of meeting Win before in the Myron Bolitar series. He is arrogant and pompous but somehow you still like him and want him to succeed in his mission(s), which I think shows how well written he is.

Fast paced with a bit of mystery thrown in, I flew threw this and it was all wrapped up nicely in the end. I look forward to delving further in to Win's crazy life!

<i>Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for an advanced digital copy in exchange for my honest review</i>

Windsor Horne Lockwood III (Win for short) has long since being a favourite character of mine featuring in the long-running the Myron Bolitar books and so I was incredibly excited to hear that he was being given his own stand alone book.

Excited though I was, I was also a little apprehensive. As the ‘sidekick’ would Win have the depth to carry his own book? And would the book be lacking without the banter provided by the Myron and Win partnership, which for me has always been a highlight.

And I’m happy to answer a resounding ‘yes’ to both questions!

Win seems to have been given more to do in more recent books than just be the sidekick, and I think that it was timely preparation for this novel. The close first person narrative adds new depth to Win as his inner most feelings are on display in a way they never would be disclosed in a 1:1 conversation with Myron. I can’t even say that I missed Myron too much. He was mentioned throughout as you would expect – to not mention him would just be odd, but he doesn’t make an appearance. Their relationship is a real highlight of the Myron Bolitar novels, their chalk and cheese personalities and fierce loyalty to one another making for a perfect pairing. However, the witty narrative more than made up for his absence to the point that I found I wasn’t even thinking about Myron.

The plot is classic Harlan Coben, with the past and the present colliding with mysteries to be solved and tantalising secrets and lies to be uncovered in the process. Whilst the storyline was compelling enough, I can’t in all honesty say that it was one of my favourites from the author. I did enjoy the way in which it tied into the history of the Lockwood family which allowed the reader to dig a little deeper into the history of Win and his family, which, alongside the deep dive into the mind of Win, helped to make some sort of sense of a character who has long since bordered on the edge of psychopathic tendencies!

A very enjoyable read, and an intriguing new angle on an established series. I really hope that this won’t be the last stand alone novel that Win features in!

I have only listened to one audiobook by this author which I found okay but loved the mini series adaptations of his books on Netflix / the BBC so I was desperate to read some more of his work.

Honestly, I struggled with the opening of this book. I found the language and the delivery a little off and unfortunately I found it jarring and difficult to get into. After a few chapters, it found a smoother rhythm but I found I couldn’t connect with the main character Win. I think fans of this genre and author will devour it. There’s dry humour, action and a decent plot but for me, it didn’t feel like I was reading anything new.

Win is a character from the Myron Bolitar books and in this one he comes into his own- though he is always there for Myron. I enjoyed this, a couple of twists and a scary (not in a horror way) premise which might just happen. A really disturbed villain and a less than perfect hero. What more could you want?

I've waited a long time for another Win/Myron outing and this did not disappoint. Win is such a great leading character, and it was an effortless read. What I love in particular is that we get a few layers peeled away around his family life, his values/morals, what makes him tick, as well as insight into the father/daughter relationship too. Harlan Coben is one of those authors where I don't even need to read teh blurb to know I'll buy the book.

I have read all of Harlan Coben’s previous books so I’m no stranger to Win. This book allowed you to get a more rounded view of him.
He’s the guy you want on your side. A steadfast friend , a relentless enemy. It’s fast paced with many twists and turns, you know what’s happened al those years ago. You’re wrong.! I couldn’t put this book down and read it far to quickly.
As soon as I finished the book, I wanted to read it again but slower.
Thank you for the opportunity to read this #Netgalley. #Harlon Coban #Win

Win by Harlan Coben
I give this book 4 stars

Over 20 years ago, heiress Patricia Lockwood was abducted during a robbery then locked inside an isolated cabin for months. Patricia escaped, but so did her captors
Now a recluse is found murdered and a stolen Vermeer painting and a suitcase bearing the initials WHL3 are found with him.For the first time in years, the authorities have a lead not only on Patricia's kidnapping but also on another FBI cold case.
Meet Windsor Horne Lockwood III - or Win as his few friends call him
Win has three things the FBI does not:: a personal connection to the case, a large fortune, and his own unique brand of justice ...

Another action packed crime thriller from the fabulous Harlan Coben! I loved the way the complex story unravels and pulls you in to the hunt/mystery with clues,twists and reveals everywhere and a vast array of characters. The conclusion for me was extremely unexpected but totally satisfying . I started off not sure about Win who narrates the story as a main character but by the end l was a convert and am desperately hoping for another instalment. A must read for 2021
With thanks to Netgalley,Harlan Coben and Random House UK Cornerstone for my chance to read and review this book

Getting accepted for an arc copy of this book was a dream come true for me. I’ve been eagerly anticipating the publication day in March.
Win is my favourite fictional character of all time. I love everything about him.
He is such a well written, quirky/ hard faced, intellectual bad guy that you can’t help but love. He may not always be on the right side of the law, but he very strongly believes in justice of his own kind. Being absolutely loaded means he can use his wealth to his advantage and gain information that even the police department cant. This book is written like Win is addressing you personally and explaining the unfolding events in a way only he can, with his many ‘Win’isms. This book helps you to gain a better understanding of him, his thought process and why he can detach from the violence he administers.
A body of a recluse hoarder is discovered and in his apartment is an extremely valuable painting that was stolen from Win's family years ago, also a suitcase with their family crest on. Connections are found linking this man to a terrorist attack, the abduction of Win’s cousin Patricia and the hut of horrors, where many girls were raped and murdered. There are many mysteries and murders for him to solve.
I’m glad that Harlan Coben made reference to Myron Bolitar but didn’t bring him into the story, giving 100% of the focus on Win.
A fast paced, action packed, nail biting read that I couldn’t put down! The ending was so fantastic, cleverly written and so unpredictable!
ARTICULATE!!!! #netgalley #Win

I love Harlan Coben and reading 'Win' was like welcoming back an old friend. Whilst not necessarily his best book, I do enjoy the fact that Coben brings back old characters from previous books/series, but you could still read this latest novel as a standalone and if it is your first time reading this author, then it might persuade you to read his back catalogue. Set in modern day New York, this is a murder story with an historical background reaching back a few decades and the story has many twists and turns and I wonder if this might be the first in a new series of books about Win (who has previously appeared in many past books featuring Myron Bolitar and Mickey Bolitar). Haran Coben has a deadpan humour and I really like his almost comic narrative and wry life observations. Some of the scrapes Win endures are a little far fetched, but it's pure escapism and I'm not suggsting this a problem, as I like my fiction to be slightly unbelievable. Keep 'em coming please Mr Coben!

Win by Harlan Coben
Publishers: Random House Uk
Publication Dat 18/3/22

No Spoilers

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I was introduced to Win as a character in the series of Myron Bolitar books and always liked his quirky humour. I was interested to read this book to see how he fared without Myron, and, as the main protagonist in this story, which did not disappoint. A complex and involving plot with an unpredictable and satisfying ending. My only slight reservation is that the warmth of a character like Myron is missing.
Highly recommended.
I’d like to thank the author, publisher and netgalley for providing me with this advance digital copy in exchange for my honest and unbiased review

Win is Windsor Horne Lockwood III, the billionaire friend of Myron Bolitar and this is the first in a series in which he is the central character. This is a complex thriller with apparently multiple threads involving a hippy radical action group ‘The Jane Street Six’ from the 1970’s, a Vermeer painting stolen from the Lockwood family many years ago and a monogrammed suitcase belonging to Win’s cousin Patricia which are discovered at an apartment of a murdered man. Win is the narrator of the novel.

This is an enjoyable, slick thriller with a complicated plot so you really need to concentrate which is no bad thing! The seventies hippy anti Vietnam War radical group is an important aspect which hangs the story together. The involvement of the FBI, as well as an organised crime group adds an intriguing element to Win’s ensuing investigation to try to piece the emerging evidence together. The storyline involving cousin Patricia is dark and shocking and leads to Win having to choose between loyalty to family versus revealing the whole sordid truth. Win as a central protagonist is a fascinating conundrum. At the start of the book we see how he uses violence to mete out his form of justice and violence is always close to the surface in his personal makeup. He comes from great privilege which he utilisés to the max in the investigation, he’s ruthless, arrogant and abrupt, direct almost to the point of rudeness but he is also loyal, has a strong sense of right and wrong which he enacts his own way. He doesn’t really care what people think of his actions and he makes that abundantly clear but he does care about his daughter Ema and I enjoy his sense of humour. I really like the way the book is written as Win talks to us, his audience, which makes the storytelling personal and perhaps leads to becoming more invested in a good outcome. I warm to him as a character towards the end and I definitely want to read more books that feature him in the future.

My only reservations about the book lie in the start which I find a bit messy and confusing. I’m not entirely sure of the point of it although it does reappear as a plot thread. There are a lot of characters and it takes a while to become familiar with them. There’s a plot hole I can see at the end to do with Patricia which I’m not sure would have held water in a court of law! However, that being said it is a good outcome to the plot and this is fiction!

Overall, this is an action packed, entertaining, unpredictable, never a dull moment, seat of your pants thriller and Win is a winner in more ways than one.

With thanks to NetGalley and Random House UK, Cornerstone, Century for the arc for an honest review.

Coben at his best. The Master of Mystery. Suspense, thrills and surprises around every corner.
Thank you to Net Galley and Random House, Uk, Cornerstone for my ARC