It’s a rare book I read in one sitting but I did just that despite my step count. Really that’s as good a review as you can get from me. Coben is a genius.

Absolute page turner. Has everything you need to keep you reading. Had to sit and finish it and when you read it you will know why. I don’t want to ruin it for you so just know that it is what you would expect from Harlan Coben , an excellent, entertaining read.

I have seen several of Harlan’s programmes and really enjoyed them but never read one of his books so was l looking forward to reading this. I wasn’t disappointed. A great interesting story with a bit of humour between Myron and Win, a great double act!! The story had me gripped and kept me guessing until the end. I read as a stand alone but will definitely look to read more by this author.

Think Twice by Harlan Coben
Publication Date 23/5/24
Published by Random House, Cornerstone

No spoilers
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Harlan Coben never disappoints. I especially love the humour in the book and the dynamic between Myron and Win. A very clever story with a great conclusion I did not see coming at all.
Many thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for providing me with this advance digital copy in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.

Sports agent Myron Bolitar gets a visit from a couple of FBI agents asking about a former client Greg Downing who is wanted for murder. But as Myron points out, his former client died 3 years ago... the book describes the reaction of Myron when this question is put to him which made me laugh and at this point, I was immediately invested in this book...
Myron and his friend Win decide to take a look into Greg's life before he died to try to find out what is going on... this brings trouble for them

It was a great read and plot I couldnt put this down and loved Myron and Win as they delve into the past.

I have read quite a few Harlan Cohen novels but this is my first meeting of Myron and Win. I really enjoyed this double-act, they made me smile. The plot was interesting and kept me guessing all the way until the end.
I would definitely recommend this book as a standalone, as I read it. Hoping I can read some more in the series at some point!
Thank you so much to Random House and Harlan Cohen for this ARC.

4.75🌟
From the first page or so this book had me hooked and I honestly found it hard to put it down. I really enjoyed the perspective of being in the serial killer's shoes, without being able to guess who it actually was. There were multiple twists and turns throughout it that kept me guessing and built the suspense and action well, along with the different POVs.

There is a serial killer on the loose however, the FBI and the local police are yet to realise.

This book brings back Myron Boltar,, the sports agent and his friend and colleague Win . The FBI visit Myron, and tell him that his former client and rival’s DNA Has been found at a double murder and that this person is now the FBI’s prime suspect. The only problem is that they’re suspect Greg Downing died several years before. Myron knows this as he went to the funeral and gave the eulogy

Myron and Wen, realise that in order to clear Greg‘s name, they must investigate and uncover evidence one way, or another, as to whether Greg really did die Could Greg really be responsible and he is alive? Why would he commit this crime?

As usual, Myron will put himself in danger to get to the truth.

It’s great seeing Myron and Win back together. Any book, either written by Harlan Coben, or with the character of Myron Boultar , you know you’re going to have a good read.

The one thing you can take for granted with Harlan Coben is that you can never take anything for granted. This is a twisty tale that keeps you guessing. It would be interesting to see if someone who read this as a ‘stand-alone’ would come to the same -often wrong-conclusions as I did, knowing the characters and the backstory.
The story is told mainly in two voices- Myron’s and that of the killer.
There’s the usual wisecracking comedy duo routine between Myron and Win ( Win always being the ‘straight man’). Myron’s parents are a hoot, and Big Cyndi is -well-Big Cyndi.
The lightness and humour brought to the story by the familiar cast members makes it easy to sink into the story, whilst Coben continually ramps up the tension, making this a real page turner, which I read in a few sittings, hardly ever glancing guiltily at the clock!
Why a four and not a five star?
I’ve always struggled to think of Win as a real person, and I always feel a wee bit of an ‘Oh, come on!’ when he miraculously saves the day yet again.
And for the climax of the story I felt that there were too many coincidences leading to it, and that some things couldn’t have happened in the time availabe. It was exciting, though!

Harlan Coben is usually one of my safe reads. An author who I frequently return to knowing I'll enjoy the story, But this one was a little disappointing. It was fine, broadly speaking, but not as good as some of his other titles which I've thoroughly enjoyed. The story felt even more farfetched than normal, a dead clients DNA is left on a double murder and serial killer (maybe) who is planting a forensic trail to frame innocent people and land them in prison. Myron starts to uncover what is going on, work out where his client is, alive OR dead, and just how he's linked to these multiple crime scenes. Generally enjoyable and not a DNF so kept me reading but a little weaker than others.

When Myron Bolitar, a sports agent and early prematurely retired basketball player, gave a eulogy for his ex-client, ex friend and ex rival 3 years ago. The last thing he thought he would need to do is try and clear him for a murder recently committed when the FBI come knocking. Luckily, Myron’s long-time friend, Win, is not only well connected and incredibly resourceful but has the kind of funds that would give Batman a run for his money…
I loved the self-deprecating and sarcastic narrative that really helped you identify with the characters’ complexities of life. It’s one of those books where you feel a bit more in the know, more savvy. I’m sure I’m now better equipped to find someone that doesn’t want to be found, should I ever need to.
I wish it would hurry up and get commissioned for a Netflix special!

Oops – appears this is one of a whole series of books about sports agent Myron Bolitar. The relevant bits of back story were provided in the narrative so I don’t think my ignorance spoiled the plot.
A fast paced thriller, combined with a very clever plot which kept me guessing to the end. The final summing up by another narrator wasn’t really necessary but was ok. Overall an exciting read.

Just when you think Harlan Coben must run out of ideas he produced another stunning story. Twists and turns in every chapter. Myron and his close friend Win are great investigators who work independently. A murder of one of their social group,from a few years ago, has them intrigued and Myron won't let it rest. Putting themselves in danger to solve the mystery. A fast paced thriller. Can't write anymore without giving away the plot!

I have read and loved some of this author’s previous books so I was excited for this one. I liked it but struggled at times to follow so many characters. I think it would have helped if I’d read other books in the series as that would have given a bit more context to the characters. For the plot, reading the other books wasn’t necessary though. I enjoyed the twists throughout the novel and I was surprised when the killer was revealed. My favorite part of the book was the ending which added another exciting layer to the end of the book. I wasn’t so sure about switching to second person with Win at the end - it was a bit of a bit disconnect between the two parts of the story. Overall, I enjoyed it but I would advise reading some of the other book in the series.

Another brilliant story featuring the brilliant Myron and Win. A mysterious story narrated by Myron Bolitar, featuring another tale of intrigue and suspense. Every single chapter wriiten by Harlan Coben ends on a twist or a red herring. He really is phenomenal. Perfect for fans of psychological mystery novels and even better for fans, like myself who love Myron Bolitar. He's clever and hilarious and a delight to read. Recommended that you read this 📖.

I haven't read a book in Harlan Coben's funny and exciting series about Myron Bolitar for a couple of years, but getting back into the groove with Myron and his crew was like getting back together with an old friend.
Coben adds his usual carefully chosen and highly credible twists and turns to the story that keeps the reader on his/her feet at all times.
Despite having a well-tuned moral compass, Myron has flaws, and Coben has a brilliant way of setting his main charachters up against terrible dilemmas.
As with the past books in the series, I really enjoyed this latest installment in the series and hopes that Coben will continue the series along some of the new lines that this book could open up for (no spoilers!).

Book Review:
Think Twice by Harlan Coben
Published by Century, 23rd May 2024

The latest Harlan Coben is always going to be a book added to my TBR, so I jumped at the chance to read and review this latest offering ahead of publication.

Think Twice is the twelfth book in the Myron Bolitar series, but it can also be read as a stand-alone if you're not up to speed with sports agent Myron and his business partner Win.

From the outset, we're thrown into the mysterious plot. With his DNA found at a crime scene, Greg Downing is wanted for murder. He's Myron's former client and rival. He's also been dead for three years.

Harlan Coben details the evolving cat and mouse game in his inimitable way as Myron and Win decipher the data. Fast-paced, with twists deliciously placed and unpredictable, this is cloud nine Coben. If Think Twice doesn't have you frantically page-turning at every available opportunity, you might just want to check your own pulse.
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Thanks to Century Publishing and Harlan Coben for the ARC provided via NetGalley; this is my unbiased review.

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Loved this book I always enjoy a Harlan Coban & this was no exception! Loved it & would recommend to anyone.

This book is the latest in the Myron Bolitar series (Book 12) but it was my first in this series so I read it as a standalone and that was perfectly fine. In fact, joyful, because it means I can go back to the start and read the rest!!
Myron and his business partner Win become involved in a double murder where the overwhelming forensic evidence points to a dead man - Myron’s old baseball nemesis, Greg Downing. There was enough back information for me to perfectly understand why Greg was Myron’s nemesis, not only on the court but off as Greg had (unwittingly for a LONG time) brought up Myron’s biological son Jeremy. Then Greg disappeared and later it was reported that he had died abroad.
Like all Harlan Coben books, well, all that I’ve read so far, you are sucked in right from the start and he just doesn’t let you go till the very end!
I liked the characters, despite it being book 12 of the series, I feel I know quite a lot about Myron without having read the others and I like him.
All the main characters seem very well rounded and real. I look forward to learning more about them as I return to book 1!

It’s a great murder/mystery with quite a bit of humour thrown in. I couldn’t put it down and although I suspected who the perpetrator was going to be, I hadn’t worked out the final twist.

Harlan Coben is simply a master writer of our times and I haven’t met a book of his yet that I haven’t loved. Easy five stars.
My thanks go to the author, the publishers and NetGalley for an advanced e.reader copy of this book.

I hadn't realised there were previous books in this series with the same two character of Myron Bolitar and Windsor Horne Lockwood III​ and haven't read any before. The plot of this one involves an old client of Myron's, Greg Downing, with whom he has a basketball history, whom the FBI accuse of killing someone, saying his DNA was all over the crime scene. Myron could have accepted this except Greg had died three years previously so he sets out to investigate how his old rival could possibly have been accused of this murder.
The book is very slick, with good pacing and twists at just the right points to keep the readers turning the page for the next reveal. However, in places it became rather repetitive. The history between Greg and Myron is recapped several times (and doesn't change) and the relationship between the pair of them and Jeremy is explained too many times as well. As a reader I got it the first time...
Although the plot is gripping I found it a little too far fetched to be believable and for a crime novel to work I think it has to be believable. The wealth and mechanisms that are at Win's disposal make most problems go away. He can afford to pay to get things done that a more average detective or investigator would have to put effort into.
All in all it was an entertaining read but a stretch too far for me.
With thanks to Netgalley and Random House UK, Cornerstone for an early copy in return for an honest review.