The FBI are looking a man they want to question about a murder but he's been dead for three years in this latest Myron Bolitar thriller. Harlen books do not disappoint and this is no exception. Well paced with plenty of twists. Thanks to Random House and Netgalley for this review ARC.

Thank you for allowing me to review this book by Harlen Corben, my first experience of his work. I have a friend who lists him as a favourite author. I didn't know that this book is part of a long series, which maybe why I found it a little difficult to jeep track of who was related to who and how! Win and Myron were attempting to investigate a murder which was being pinned on a friend who had died a few years earlier. Myron had given the eulogy at his funeral. There is obviously a back story to these characters which is told as the story progressed, although regular readers are probably already aware of this. I found the beginning of the book slow with too many names. There are lots of twists and turns as the story is told and I found myself on the wrong track many times. The conclusion was unexpected. I was happy to reach the end of the book.
I'm not sure that I will be looking to read anymore by this author as I have enjoyed other crime fiction authors more.

This is my first Harlan Coben novel having recently started watching the various adaptations of his books for TV which I've mostly enjoyed.
Unfortunately, Think Twice did not capture me at all. The first half dragged on, whilst the second crammed too much action into a short space of time.
I could not engage with the characters particularly, finding much of the information asks the relationships etc. convoluted. It would probably be far more helpful to know this was part of a series of books where possibly the lead characters were given more background and scope.
However, this may not deter me from reading a stand alone Coben novel in the future, despite the style of language not appealing in this case.

I've read some of this series many many years ago, but reading this twelfth book in the series I immediately remembered the characters and got into this book so much I read it in one day. Solving crimes is easy for Myron when his bet friend and partner is extremely rich, but this chivvies the story along so there's not much filler in this story.

Back from the dead?
I've r3ad and enjoyed a number of books by Harlan Coben and seen some of the TV shows, but I've missed out completely on his Myron Bolitar series, which is my loss. Thisbook works well as a stand alone offering with some well placed reminiscences for the new reader.Myron had read the eulogy at the funeral of a man who had initially been a sport rival and then later became a valued client. Three years later he is questioned by the FBI about the man's whereabouts as he thought to be alive and suspected of a murder. As the story develops we learn that there is a serial killer on the loose which the FBI are reluctant to publicly acknowledge.
The book moves along at this authors5 usual rapid pace and though tense all the way through this ramps up even more at the denouement
This book is gripping and well worth a read.

This book had lots of twists and and turns. Lots of moments when you think have worked out what is happening when you actually have no idea.

Great book from harlan coben

This is the first Harlan Coben book I have read and I am ashamed that it has taken me this long to pick up one of his books.

This is a rollercoaster of a book and I had no idea where the twist and turns were taking me.

We were taken through Myron Bolitar's investigation of a serial killer whose victims seem to have no connection. When a friend/enemy name appears on the list of suspects the investigation ramps up.

Surprisingly this is the first Harlan Coben I've ever read. And I appear to have joined in a long running series. The good news is that apart from losing the plot of who is related to who on occasion you don't need to have read the other books to follow the story.

The plot involves Myron Bolitar and Win Lockwood in their endeavours to find out how Myron's ex team mate has come back from the dead to murder a woman and her son. You'd say its impossible but this is Coben at his best.

I can't say the plot made perfect sense to me but I've watched several adaptations and am usually thoroughly bewildered halfway through.

Thankfully it all begins to make sense in the second half of the book and even though (as usual) I got everything wrong I could understand what happened. Thankfully Myron and Win are better at detection than me.

There are lots of strange twists and turns but nothing crazy. Myron and Win are both likeable characters do I enjoyed their thrust and parry relationship. You're also treated to small glimpses of their pasts in the form of ex-wives, sons and flamboyant staff who make the whole book really enjoyable.

It was a clever take on the usual murder mystery/thriller and I'd definitely read more - maybe even start at the beginning. However, as I said, it us possible to read and enjoy this novel as a stand alone.

Thanks to Netgalley and Random House for the advance review copy.

I enjoy the Myron series and this book delivers on all counts. Plenty of twist and turns mixed in with a bit of angst what is not to like. Amazing characters. Well written and a great ending. Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the chance to review it.

This novel is a good read. A page-turner full of twists. The reader is taken on a riveting journey with the main characters. Brilliant ending.

What an excellent read!

Harlan Coben never disappoints, and this was definitely one of my favorite reads by him!

Myron Bolitar assumed the solemn responsibility of delivering the eulogy at Greg Downing's funeral. Their paths crossed during their youthful days as aspiring basketball stars, and while their relationship was marked by intense rivalry and animosity, they eventually found a way to reconcile and move past their differences in their later years.

Unexpectedly, two FBI agents arrive and inform Myron and his close friend Win that Greg is not only alive but also implicated as a suspect in a double murder case. This revelation ignites an irresistible curiosity within the duo, drawing them into a complex and perilous investigation. As they delve deeper, they discover the presence of a cunning serial killer who seems to be orchestrating a series of baffling crimes.

Will Myron and Win be able to unravel this intricate web of deception and bring the perpetrator to justice before it's too late? Because they are being closely watched by an unseen observer...

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House UK, Cornerstone for the ARC in exchange for my honest opinion

"We are our mistakes. Sometimes they are the best part of us."

Myron Bolitar and his friend and colleague Win Lockwood are stunned when the FBI walk into their offices and demand to know where Greg Downing, one of their former clients, is. The reason? Greg has been dead for three years. Myron even delivered he eulogy at his funeral. But, his DNA has been found at a recent double murder, so investigators believe he may have faked his death.

Myron and Win begin their own 'side' investigation, hoping to trace Greg and see if he is somehow still alive and living under the radar, and how they could help him if he needs it.

At the same time, a serial killer is on the loose, a very clever one who murders people and sets up others to take the fall for the crimes, planting DNA and weapons to ensure someone else goes down for their crimes. Is that what's happened to Greg?

This thriller is intriguing and has a decent pace. I finished it in a few hours. I like Myron as a main character although Win is way more interesting as a morally-grey anti-hero and I'd like to see more books with him as the lead. I'm not sure I liked how the ending/reveals played out. It was too neat. I can't say too much more without spoiling it but I think readers could have been given a few more clues so it doesn't feel like there's an information overload about the characters' secrets and who the killer is etc. all right at the end.

As always, a Harlen Coben book is pure entertainment and a perfect quick read.

I have not read any others in this series although this is book 12 however it reads well as a standalone and is a tense thriller. Taut and twisty, you may think that you have the perpetrator sussed and then the author throws lots of diversions to put doubt in your head - in other words I didn't fathom out who was the guilty party!! I loved his use of the occasional "erudite" words which brought some levity to a great tale. A solid 4 *

Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC to review.

It's been a while since I last read a Myron Bolitar book. In fact, it's been far too long. Discounting Home and Win, the last Myron book was released in 2011. I probably read it that year, which means it's been 13 years - 13 years since the last book featuring Myron and Win. I've growled every time a new release was announced from the author, wishing he'd not been 'wasting' his time (I know what he's been doing), writing standalone novels, and generally having every one of his titles made into a TV series. But, I fear I may have to take all that back. 13 years is too long, but in the interim, Harlan Coben has upped his game with this book. If I have to wait another 13 years for the next book (please let there be one), I will grumble and complain, but I will devour it when I get it (please).

To return to Think Twice. This begins as very much a 'typical' (from my memory), Myron book. Myron's past rears its head. The mystery is intriguing. We go to Vegas on Win's private jet. Win is there to protect our favourite Sports/Entertainment rep. There is sass. There is violence. There is Myron thinking he's doing the right thing. Win is not so sure. (We also see Big Cindi and Esperanza). Oh, and Myron's mum and dad have discovered edibles in their 80s:)

But just as the reader is relaxing into this very familiar, very comforting scenario (revisiting much-loved literary characters is a real treat), last read 13 years ago, something happens. We hit 40% through the novel, and the storyline veers to something else. (I don't want to give any spoilers here.) At 60%, we get another huge veer. At 80%, you can't put the book down until you reach the end, which is breathless and filled with peril until the last moments.

Our two main characters have been given somewhat updated viewpoints—particularly in regard to the female characters. This is done really well and doesn't rewrite what we've read before—it's a nod to the sea changes since Me-Too. It is a refreshing approach, and indeed, there are many little nods to events that have happened in the 'real world' as opposed to in the fictional world of Myron and Win.

This is a fabulous and much-delayed return to the world of Myron. By the time you turn the last page—or rather, turn your Kindle off—it is easily a 5-star read.

We need more Myron. Please.

My thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for my review copy. I was going to buy it anyway. Indeed, I will buy it for my other half. This is about the only series we've ever both read, and that tells you a great deal about the kind of book this is. Thank you.

Before I started this book I was slightly put off by a minority of reviews implying that it’s best to read the earlier books in the series first.. However, I found this book stood on its own merit and I throughly enjoyed the read, in fact the book was excellent. Well written, absorbing and compelling story line with an intriguing ending. Having finished no 12 in the series I am now off to buy no 1.

Sadly I have to admit that this is the first book that I have read by Harlan Coban, I really enjoyed the story but, although the author had included snippets of background, I did feel myself wondering about previous events, I really should start at the beginning of the series.
Sports agent, Myron Bolitar and his wealthy friend Win Lockwood were speechless, the two FBI agents in their office wanted to know the whereabouts of former NBA basketball star, Greg Downing, they were adamant, Greg's DNA had been found on a murder victim, ghosts didn't commit murder and Greg had died three years ago, but DNA didn't lie, if by some miracle Greg was still alive Myron and Win needed to find him before the FBI.
Myron had also been an NBA star, he and Greg had been deadly rivals in more things than sport and it was due to Greg that Myron's career had been smashed after an "accident" had ended his playing days. Myron and Greg had come to an understanding, their lives were intrinsically involved, Myron had even read the eulogy at Greg's funeral.
As the body count began to escalate, Myron was even more worried, was Greg dead if not where was he ? if he didn't commit the murder how did his DNA get on the victim, how were the victims connected ? someone knew the answers but who ?
This is a very gripping, convoluted story that had me reading far into the night, it has great characters, many suspects, few clues, suspense, danger, fast action, twisted relationships and a great ending. Really enjoyable and left me wanting more.
Thank you to Net Gallery for this ARC, my review is voluntary.

I didn't realise this was part of a serious when I started reading it. It was a bit slow to start with and I struggled to get into it ( I probably should've read the previous books first). Overall a good thriller but not great

Wonderfully twisty thriller by Harlan Coben. The return of Myron and Win - drawn into investigating a series of murders when one of the suspected murderers turn out to be Myron's client who has been dead for years. Are the series of murders which have all been solved by DN evidence actuall contrived to hide the activities of a serial killer? Great pacing and all the twists and turns you expect from the master of the art.

This is a solid mystery thriller that I wish I had noticed was part of the Myron Bolotar series before requesting.

Full disclosure here, I was so excited to see this book that I didn’t realise it was a Myron story and having read some of the earlier Myron books, I wasn’t keen. Well, something has changed because I LOVED IT!

The bond and banter between Myron and Win is incomparable. There is nobody who has each other’s backs more than those two and the loyalty and love they share with their closest allies, like Esperanza and Big Cyndi is brilliant.

And so onto the story. The genius prologue had me immediately hooked; murder someone and frame someone else, who has motive - sounds easy enough! But when the person you framed is already dead, how can his DNA be at the scene? With that dead person being one of Myron’s clients and the FBI at his door asking questions, Myron and Win are drawn into something much bigger and more dangerous than they imagined.

A fantastic plot that kept me guessing right up to the explosive and completely unexpected ending. I was stunned! My heart was in my mouth and it left me reeling. Please don’t make us wait too long to find out what happens next!

5 ⭐️ Thanks to Netgalley, Harlan Coben and Random House Cornerstone for an ARC in return for an honest review.