Enjoyable read, with some twists and turns. I have read quite a few books from this author some years ago now, and thought I would try this out. I would say it is a comfortable rather than thrilling read, and sometimes the dialogue between the main characters becomes long-winded, still a good story.

I’ve been reading Harlan Coben’s Myron Bolitar and Win series for years and they are always twisty and extremely gripping.
“Think Twice” contained these elements and a lot more. Suffice it to say I just couldn’t put it down. Myron and Win are a little older but they still have all the moves the reader comes to expect in these books. Win is always looking out for Myron and tries to protect him as much as he can. As well as investigating Myron is reestablishing his Sports Agency and maintaining his relationship with his journalist wife, Therese. He also worries about his elderly parents who have some health issues which makes him all the more empathetic and realistic a character.
In this outing the pair get involved hunting for a serial killer who frames someone else for their murders. When an old client of Myron’s and Myron’s son, Jeremy’s father is accused of a murder there is a major problem. Greg Downing is already dead. How can his DNA be at the scene of a double murder? There is a lot of backstory between these two which the author explains for new readers of the series.
As Myron and Win investigate danger lurks, particularly for Myron and the reader is also shown the point of view of the serial killer which really ratchets up the tension.
What can I say- Harlan Coben has done it again. He certainly knows how to craft a gripping read and I thoroughly recommend this book, not only if you are a Myron fan like me but also if you enjoy an excellent thriller. Please Mr Coben, don’t leave it so long until your next book in this enjoyable series.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for my advance copy.

A new Miron and Win doesn’t let you down in this twisty tale of a serial killer who manages to frame someone else by leaving evidence of a perpetrator close to the victim. The FBI and everyone else seems fooled by it all until our heroes get involved. The action is relentless until the final double shock reveal. As always a rollercoaster ride of excellence!

Myron and Win are back. Book 12 in the Myron Bolitar series and this one is just as action packed as the rest of them! Gripping read from the start and hard to put down once you start!

It must be almost 10 years since I last spent time in Myron Bolitar's company and I must admit, I was worried that after so long away it wouldn't feel quite the same. Panic over! Reading 'Think Twice' was like settling into the familiarity of family.
Although a little older, Myron and his friends still have the same rapport and are still fighting for justice as a serial killer is pointing the finger for his crimes at innocent people. Myron is drawn in when his son's father, Greg Downing, who has been dead for a number of years is implicated in a murder.
This was Harlan Coben at his best - a real page turner.

This was a gripping, fast paced thriller that I really enjoyed reading. I didn’t realise it was part of a series when I requested it and although this book can definitely be read as part of a standalone I am slightly disappointed as I am now hooked on Myron and Win’s characters and want to go back and read from the beginning although obviously have read some spoilers.
However this didn’t take away the enjoyment of this book. There are plenty of twists and turns which keep the plot of this book quickly changing and the reader immersed in the story.
Another great fast paced read from Harlan Coben

This was absolutely vintage Coben, I can't believe he has made us wait so long for the return of Myron and Win but what a brilliant return.

Loved this one so much!

Yet again another hit from Harlan Coben. I can’t wait for this to be realised to the mass public. Probably my fave to date. A great story line, good pacing, good characters and the twists that it needed. I never rate them at 5 but this is hard to argue otherwise!

It’s been a while since I read a Myron Bolitar book and I’d forgotten how good this series is.
We’re back with Myron, Win, Big Cyndi and Esperanza as they become involved in a murder case where Myron’s ex client Greg who is supposedly dead is a suspect.
This is a great addition to the series, it’s a fast paced thriller with lots of twists and turns that I was completely immersed in over the course of 24 hours. I loved being back with Myron who is such a strong character. I find his relationship with Win intriguing and felt very moved by his relationship with his parents. I was not ready for the unexpected ending which was very emotional.
Highly recommended. I’d suggest starting at the beginning of the series but this can be read as a standalone. 4.5 stars
Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review this digital ARC.

Wow! My first Myron Bolitar book, it was fairly easy to get the measure of the relationships between characters so didn’t matter that I hadn’t read any previously. Crime novels don’t get any better than this, a web of possibilities, sprinkled with modern technology as well as good old fashioned investigative deductions. Clever and thrilling conclusion!

Thanks to Netgalley and Random House for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Myron Bolitar an Win wind up involved in a murder case when the evidence at a murder scene turns up the DNA of Greg Downey, Win's client and Myron's rival from way back. The issue is that Greg has been dead for several years. Myron and Win trace the clues to find out what is really going on.

Harlan Coben is my absolute #1 author, so reading a new novel by him is always a treat, especially when it is a Myron Bolitar. I read this in one day and couldn't put it down. I was totally engaged, wanting to know what was happening. Another great read from Harlan Coben. I am just sad that I will have to wait another year to read more from him.

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House UK, Cornerstone for an eagerly anticipated ARC in exchange for an honest review. They're rapidly turning out to be my favourite publisher!

This is my 11th Harlan Coben and my fourth Myron Bolitar book. It's difficult to find these to read in order, although it doesn't matter much as Coben always gives a bit of a summary at the beginning so we all know who Esperanza and Big Cyndi are. Generally I prefer Coben's standalones, because the Bolitar series isn't consistently at the same standard.

This time, Myron gets a visit from the FBI telling him one of his former clients is suspected of murder - but Myron and Win were at his funeral three years ago. Naturally they don't hesitate a minute and start investigating what turns out to be a deeply perplexing case about a weird set-up serial killer trying to frame innocent people, often the victims of the killed.

I read this in one sitting, I couldn't put it down. Coben's books may at times be confusing, have too many characters and are fairly far-fetched, but they are always well-written and entertaining. I like Myron and his relationships with people, and that we delve more into the story with his son Jeremy in this book. Previously I thought that the 11th offering (Home) was the best, but this one surpasses it. A thoroughly good read!

4.25 stars

I'm unsure whether I've read any Myron Bolitor before (I think I might have done but before I kept records; I've definitely read a Win book or two), but that didn't stop me from launching headfirst into this twisty turny crime thriller.

It begins when the FBI turn up at Myron's offices, looking for a client of his who's wanted for a recent murder. The only problem is, the guy's been dead for years. Supposed to be, at least... Myron can't resist digging deeper, and as a result opens about fifty cans of worms spanning multiple states and victims, and plenty of people he knows and cares about.

It's quite a complex plot, with a lot of jigsaw pieces that slide back and forth (almost into place, then out again, only to return later) and Coben uses a fair bit of a repetition to keep readers on track (eg about who knows who and why), which some could find irritating but was useful for me.

An entertaining read that I whizzed through in a matter of hours.

Harlan Coben is one of those authors whose books I pick up for my sister=in-law, an avid fan of crime fiction, but rarely read for myself. That said, I expect a good standard and will read him when the opportunity arises, but I can't say I have much in the way of preconceived ideas about him or his characters. From other reviewers, I've managed to figure out that Win and Mylon are regulars and the protagonists of quite an extensive series of novels. I didn't know. I did suspect. But, perhaps most importantly, I didn't feel that I'd have understood more or been more comfortable with the book if I already knew these characters.

I'm not American, and I have absolutely zero interest in basketball. What do I know about it? That players are tall and that's about my limit.

When the FBI contact the two men about an old friend/colleague whose DNA was found at a crime scene, they assume there must be a mistake because the man, Greg, died a few years before. One of them even gave the eulogy at his funeral. Soon it's apparent that Greg might be connected to more than one murder and, as the plot develops, could there even be a serial killer angle on the story?

It's a solid read. I didn't spot the killer - although I thought I had - and it didn't take any crazy twists or last-minute plot drops to deliver a satisfactory ending. A lot of people die, but this isn't one of those uber-gory stories with too much torture, blood and guts, so it's OK for those who can't stomach the really hard-core nasties. That said, I will retain a wry smile about the character called Joey the Toe and his trademark torture technique.

Many thanks to NetGalley and the publishers. Those who love Coben will love this and I'm more likely to read him again.

This is the twelfth book in the Myron Bolitar series by author Harlan Coben. I have found Coben’s a little hit or miss more recently but it was good get back into this series which I have always enjoyed. Regular Harlan Coben readers will already be familiar with some of the characters so will find it easy to get immediately into this latest offering.

Former basketball star turned sports agent, Myron Bolitar is facing a mix of deception and danger when two federal agents arrive at his doorstep demanding answers about the whereabouts of his former client, Greg Downing. Greg’s DNA was found at the scene of a double-murder, and he is now the FBI’s main suspect. The mystery is that Greg Downing died three years ago. In this story Myron is aided by another of Coben’s familiar characters Win and together they look into the mystery surrounding Greg’s supposed reappearance and his alleged involvement in a high-profile murder case.

The plot is intriguing, the characters familiar and interesting and together form a very enjoyable read. As the characters delve into Greg’s past they discover secrets and answers to many of the previously unanswered questions.

I have always enjoyed the character Myron Bolitar who is flawed yet captivating with a wicked sense of humour. I have struggled previously with Win who for some reason has always irritated me. In this book I found him more palatable and made a good partnership with Myron adding another layer to the story.

This is a must read for Harlan Coben followers but also works as a standalone for all thriller and mystery readers.

I would like to thank both Netgalley and Random House UK for supplying a copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review.

Several aspects of this book were irritating to me:
- Very USA-centric. Most of the rest of the world rate basketball as a minority sport, never on TV. So the constant referrals to basketball terms were lost on me.
- The main two characters. Both some sort of super duper ex special forces of some kind. One infinitely rich, combat skills like a combination of Batman, Superman, etc., private planes, blah, blah. It reminds some of some long-forgotten TV series, but super convenient to have infinite resources when tackling crime. So as far as crime books goes, meh.....more of a fantasy.
- Pretentiousness. Over-stating wealth displays a lack of class that the author obviously wants to the characters to aspire to. E.g. (not literal), "Win glances at his Rolex watch, admiring his Van Gogh from his window overlooking central park, before lighting Churchill's favourite type of cigar, sitting on his French burgundy leather chair, sipping earl Gray tea from his English china tea cup"......and so on. No class. It's not necessary in the narrative to over-state Win's wealth again and again and again.
- Apps for the super-rich. No doubt they exist, but post-Epstein, including this is a bit odd.
- Also, sporadically and without context, the two main characters share a word of three syllables or more and seem to think it's very clever of them.
- Some of the narrative/language is almost 70's Starsky & Hutch, e.g. the Beluga Whale detective. Joey the Toe is also hysterical as a bad guy, like some throwback in time.
- Plus everyone is a supermodel, or amazing at this or that, went to Stamford or Yale.

That said, the concept of how a serial killer might get away with their killing in our current era of technology and surveillance is cleverly thought out. Perhaps unique, so credit where credit is due for the overall plot.

Whole pages of narrative are not my thing, but others like this style. It always reminds me of reading comic books when I was young.

A beach or a plane read, perhaps, but not a gritty thriller and no good character development. If this is the market the author intends, then fine. Perhaps bring gangsters up to date too by watching Gangs of London or the Gentleman or something.

How can a man who is believed to have died several years ago suddenly leave his DNA under the fingernails of a murder victim? An exciting start to the story but on this occasion Coben failed to secure my interest at times as there are so many characters I found it quite confusing and also a little unbelievable. Having said that, it's still a good storyline and he is a fabulous writer but maybe not for me this time.

I've read several Harlan Coben books and generally enjoyed them. This book was a tad far fetched for me. I haven't read any of the character's previous books but I don't think that matters. A bit confusing at times. A good holiday read
Some formatting issues that at times made it hard to read
3.5/5 stars

This is book 12 in the Myron Bolitar series and the first one I have read. This can be read as a standalone and the story makes total sense, but I think to get the most out the storyline and characters it would be good to have some knowledge of the series. That being said I massively enjoyed this book, hence why I gave it a chance. I instantly liked Myron and his partner Win and loved their relationship. This was one of those books you pick up and are instantly drawn in. I will be giving more Harlan Coben books a go.

I won't give a synopsis as I don't know what would be a spoiler (i.e. how did the last book end?). But the main gist of the story is a blast from the past turns up and there may be a serial killer on the loose!

This is a fast, action packed crime book! A must read for any Bolitar fans or even fans of his Netflix series!

Not only does Harlan Coben never disappoints. He has a wonderful use of English grammar,, phrases and his humour in the book is outstanding. Mix all this with the dynamic duo Myron and Win. solving a really twisty tale means only one thing - 5 stars!

Thanks to Net Galley and Random House UK Cornerstone for the chance to read and review the book.