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Think Twice is another in the Myron Bolitar series. Former basketball star Myron Bolitar is now back at work in his agency for sports stars and celebrities He has just settled into work when two federal agents walk into his office, asking for answers. Assuming they want to talk about the highly publicized Callister murders—of which he and his friend Win know nothing about but no, they demand to know where Greg Downing is.Greg is Myron’s dead friend. Only the FBI believe otherwise and accuse Myron of knowing he’s alive and his DNA was found at a murder scene.
Before his death, Greg made some strange money moves, of which Win, Myron’s millionaire friend seems to be aware of and so begins a catalogue of murders a mayhem. Is Greg alive? Did he murder.? And is Myron’s son entangled in anything alongside all of this? Once again a fabulous novel by Harlem Coben, twisty, scary and thrilling, all at the same time.

Another gripping read from Harlan Coben. I've not read any of Coben's Myron Bolitar books before (seemingly I've missed 11!) but on the basis of this book, if I did come across one I'd certainly consider reading it. The idea behind this story was an interesting one - the DNA of a supposedly dead former basketball star, previously represented by Myron Bolitar, appears at a murder scene three years after his death. Query, how can that be possible - and if he isn't dead, shouldn't Myron as his agent be there to help him out? Myron thinks so. So much that can't be said without spoiling this book's ending ... perhaps most importantly, if you have liked other Harlan Coben books then you'll probably like this one too.

It took me a few chapters to get into this book but once you then get your head round the way the book is written, you become very much hooked! The main characters are great and so is the storyline with a few twists and turns that you don't really see coming! Definitely a book worth reading!

I love Harlen Cobden but don’t like Bolitar or Winn. They are characters that I simply like less and less each book in the series I read. So I’m loath to only score it low but for me it really wasn’t a great read.

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This was such a gripping read. I could not put the book down and kept me guessing until the last page. Another great book by Harlan Coben. This would make a great tv series!

I didn't realise that this was one of an already long series, but Coben writes skilfully enough that it doesn't matter. You can pick up what's going on and go back and read the other books later. (Which I will!)
It's a fast paced read, with thrills, spills and twists to keep you guessing. It's one of those ones that keep you up at night just so you can find out what's next.
Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC without obligation.

A new series for me (and clearly I've missed a lot of the books!) but I'm always interested to find a new character to follow, if the story is right. This one is. Clearly a fair bit of background that I was missing but actually I felt ok with that. I've read a few books by Coben and always find them exciting, well-written and real page turners. This was no exception and I just might have to find time to go back and read the 11 preceding books! There's also a lot of humour in these books so it's well worth the read.

I absolutely devoured this book. I was hooked from page one!
Can’t wait to read more from this author.
Thank you NetGalley and publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

#ThinkTwice #NetGalley I have not read any of the previous book in the Myron Bolitar series but with a writer as talented as Harlan Coben you know that it is going to be a great read. In my opinion, it is perfectly capable of being read as a standalone but it has intrigued me enough to go and read the rest of the series. Great writing, great drama and plenty of twists and turns kept me turning the pages way into the night. I look forward to reading more in this series.

I really enjoyed this book, however I missed that it was part of a series, I will be reading from the start and then add an up to date review of this book

Another great novel with sports agent Myron Bolitar and his friend Win as the main characters. I loved the fast paced nature of the book, the great characters and twisting complex story line which kept me so gripped. An excellent well recommended read as you’d expect from Harlen Coben.
I’ve read a few in this series and will definitely try to read them all, surely this cries out for a TV series it would be so great.

Thanks to Random House Uk and Netgalley for ARC.
Sports agent Myron Bolitar is shocked when the FBI visit, investigating his old frenemy and client Greg Downing, who is a suspect in a recent murder. This can't be true, because Bolitar gave the eulogy at Downing's funeral three years ago.
Bolitar's friend/comrade in arms/boss Win Lockwood isn't perhaps as shocked as he could be. Bolitar ropes in friends, colleagues and former lovers to help find Dowling and solve the mystery, leading into the usual Coben labyrinths of dirty money, conspiracies and unreliable protagonists.
This is the twelfth in a juggernaut of a series, and it can be a wee bit confusing unless you just go along for the ride. It is of course, brilliantly plotted and paced. There is always a wee bit too much money floating around for me, but that certainly oils the wheels of plot.
Coben doesn't need my recommendation to sell extra copies, but this is a real page turner.

Maybe I’ve read too many Harlan Coben books which means that the unpredictable becomes predictable through pattern recognition, but did not think this was one of his best books. That said, the idea of a serial killer planting evidence to convict a plausible alternative was highly original.
Thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review an advance copy.

I loved being back in the world of Myron and Win. This was a fast-paced page turner told by one of the masters of storytelling. Action, humour, sarcasm and twists, all that you expect from a Harlan Coben novel. Even though this is number 12 in the Myron Bolitar series it can easily be read as a stand-alone. The FBI suspects one of Myron’s previous clients (Greg Dowing) of committing murder. Myron is baffled by the FBIs reasoning as Greg died three years ago. Myron and the team set out to investigate the crime and disprove the FBI’s claims.
Expertly written, action packed adventure. Many thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley UK for the ARC.

It has been a long time since I last picked up a book by this author. I have also not read any of this series and I didn't realise that it was part of a series so I can honestly say it works brilliantly as a stand-alone.
Myron Bolitar is shocked when an old client of his, Greg, has his DNA found on a murder victim. It is not possible as Greg died a few years earlier. How can anyone get this so wrong, unless there is more than meets the eye?
This is a fabulous story and I am annoyed that I seem to have missed out on what I think is a great series. At least I have read it so hopefully, this will get me back on the right track again with this author.
The story is so complex as I sit and try to write this review, but during the reading, it is well laid out, clear and also very devious and twisted. A lot is going on and there are several characters, I imagine there are many of these that have appeared in previous books, but as I mentioned this one reads so well as a stand-alone.
When Greg's DNA is found and then a connection is found it seems impossible, but as Myron and his colleague and friend Win, discover there is a lot more than just a simple connection. There are several more bodies! Just how these are connected to each other and Greg seems to get more and more mysterious. A conundrum if ever there was one!
I have to say I do like the Myron and Win characters, they have obviously been developed over time and the author has the workings of them as they come across great on the page. There are others as well such as Big Cindy, although she does sound a bit scary, Terese, the mysterious PT and mentions of family. The whole feel of the relationships feels comfy and this is down to being part of a series as well as the craft of the author.
As I haven't read any of the previous 11 books, yes 11 books, I can say I am looking forward to beginning this series from the beginning. I don't think that reading the 12th book first will spoil the journey as it had a very interesting ending!
This is a tense book that had me gripped, with so many good twists and red -herrings that left me with no idea as to the who, what or why until the author was good and ready to. Brilliant storyline, great pacing and is very addictive. It is one I would definitely recommend.

Really like the Myron and Win series. This can be standalone. A murder, an open and shut case. However, Myrons "friend" is supposed to be dead and his DNA is at a murder scene. What is the truth, is someone trying to frame someone and what is the connection. Brilliant from start to finish.

The latest in the Myron and Win series, this time they have to unravel the mystery of how a man who died three years ago is wanted to be interviewed by the FBI in relation to a current murder.
As always from this author you get a fast paced book with a good plot and lots of twists.

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House UK for letting me read Think Twice by Harlan Coben. I have read a few of his books before and loved them and watched all the TV adaptions but I think of all I've seen and read Myron and Win are my favourite characters. The story gripped me from the first until the last page. I thoroughly enjoyed it and give it five stars.

This is the first book from this author that I have read, although I’v watched the TV dramas that have followed from his brilliant writing. I was staggered to see that he has over 80 million books worldwide, that is some achievement! Once you have read one of his books you can understand why as they are so well written and in particular I love the way it is all tied up at the end so you are not left wondering about anything. This was another book that kept me reading very late at night as you honestly cannot put it down. I will be looking out for more of these books as they will be in my top ten for this year, get them on your to buy list now.