Thanks NetGalley for the advance copy.

I love Harlan Cobens books, always engagingly written and plots that you don’t want to put down, but I especially love Myron Bolitar and have read them all. A sports agent, Myron inevitably gets into a lot of sticky situations, in which he’s helped by the oddly amoral but clearly loyal Win. Win is a great character, rich, spoilt, complex, - this outing starts to show some of his isolation unravelling, adding to the interest in not just this book, but the series.

In this book, Myron’s old friend, client and rival Greg Downing, seems to have reappeared from the dead, and is now a murder suspect. Myron knows he is dead as he went to the funeral!

As usual it’s the FBI who inform Myron, they’re not his biggest fans and they smell a rat every time Myron is involved in one of their cases, so the hostile tone is set from the beginning.

It becomes clear that the murder implicating Greg is one of a series of murders across the country and Myron and Win are pulled into investigating who the murder is, and what has happened to Greg. Is he really still alive?

The exchanges between Myron and Win still crack along and while I guessed some of the ending, I certainly didn’t get it all! It’s an easy but unputdownable read that satisfies, leaving no questions unanswered. It was perhaps a twist too far?

This is probably not the best in the series and I do think there’s going to be a turn as the normally enigmatic Win starts to become more introspective. I look forward to that and in any event, minor criticisms here won’t put me off reading the next instalment!

Think Twice by Harlan Coben proves why he remains a titan in the thriller genre. This instalment sees the return of Myron Bolitar and his enigmatic friend Win Lockwood, thrust into an exhilarating adventure sparked by unsettling revelations about a supposedly deceased client, Greg Downing.

The book opens with a hostile FBI interview, immediately setting the tone for a story filled with suspense and unexpected twists. Coben masterfully pulls the reader into a complex web of deceit involving high-profile murders that appear linked to Downing. As Myron and Win dig deeper, supported by a colourful cast, including the indomitable Esperanza Diaz and the unforgettable Big Cyndi, the plot thickens into a delightfully puzzling jigsaw.

Coben's narrative is lively and brisk, maintaining a relentless pace that makes it hard to put the book down. The banter between Myron and Win is a highlight, striking a balance between wit and the occasionally overripe Camembert cheese of their exchanges. It's a dynamic that adds a layer of entertainment without detracting from the gravity of their investigation.

However, the story isn't without its faults. Some points are laboured a little too much, and the repetition can momentarily pull you out of the otherwise immersive experience. Despite this, the novel is a bona fide page-turner, culminating in a heart-stopping climax that satisfies both the heart and mind.

I am a fan of this author and in particular this series having read the whole series. it never disappoinose and the same is true of his other books.

The FBI interview Myron regarding the whereabouts of an arch nemesis from his professional basketball playing days Gregg Downing who later became a client of Myron as a sports agent. Gregg is wanted for murder. However, Gregg disappeared 5 years previously and died 3 years ago. Gregg's DNA was found at the scene of the murder. A bewildered, Myron and his trusted friend Win aim to find Gregg ahead of the FBI aided by Esperanza Diaz a former employee and partner now a qualified lawyer.

I love the ongoing characters in this series and the relationship between Myron and Win an odd couple given there different upbringing with Win being ridiculously wealthy which comes in handy with their investigations. The book is full of humour and rolls along nicely.

Although this is book 12 in the Myron Bolitar series it can be read as a Standalone but I will recommend the reader read the whole series to better understand the history and relationships. I highly recommend this book and this author.

thanks to NetGalley UK, and publishers Random House UK, Cornerstone, for an arc copy n return for an honest and unbiased review.

I didn't realise this book was part of a series and maybe that is why I struggled to get into it.
It is a very well-written and clever book but somewhat disappointing towards the end.

Another extremely clever book from Harlan Coben. A serial killer is on the loose but is framing innocent people with obvious evidence at each crime scene. These people end up in prison with their pleading of innocence falling on deaf ears. When the DNA of a dead man is found at a murder scene it is apparent something very strange is going on. Myron and Win set about trying to find answers in this fast paced story that weaves complex scenarios with things that are all too personal. Clever, witty and full of tension this is another masterpiece that has the reader guessing the perpetrator throughout and has a final satisfying twist.

My reading of the Bolitar series is a little all over the place. I’ve read the first 3 in order and then I’ve also read some random later ones and this is obviously the latest one to be released. Whilst it obviously makes more sense to read a series like this in order Coben does a good job of making sure the reader knows everything they need to for the story to make sense so it’s not the end of the world if you’re not all caught up.

I really enjoyed the case in this book. It had enough going on to keep me on my toes without it veering too much into “too far fetched” territory.

I did google a few bits to do with Myron’s personal life because I’ve obviously skipped a few books along the way and some things in his life have changed since the last one I read.

Coben’s writing is incredible as always and really keeps you on your toes. A couple of twists I did figure out but there were still some surprises along the way.

As a Springsteen fan and visitor to Asbury Park it was nice to see Asbury Park Gin get a little mention as well. I love how Coben weaves these little things in that wouldn’t mean much to a lot of people but it made me smile.

As always, Win is a special character all of his own and deals with things in his own way, which always keeps things interesting.

I don’t want to say too much and spoil it but if you’re a long time Coben fan you will definitely like this one. I had no complaints.

Although a bit bit of slow burner, it is well worth sticking with this book. Beautifully written and truly a masterpiece. Another triumph from the author

Firstly this book is book 12 in the Myron Bolitar series. It is not a stand alone which is kinda important as it is a big series about Myron who is a sports agent/ PI.
I have read a good few of the series and thought this book was good, but not the best Coben has to offer.
Another thing these books are quite ‘American sport’ lots of details about baseball NFL this ai don’t mind but some may.
This a good read, good twists and no lose ends.

Harlan Coben is known for his pacy books full of turns and this one is not exception!

The reason I feel it falls short for me though is because it is quite an American story- following a previous basketball player and one of his rivals. I feel as a Brit I really don’t know enough about the sport to get a lot of meaning from terms or references used in here and so I enjoyed it a little less because of that. Having said that, I knew what I was going into so it’s totally my fault I just thought I’d be able to look past it!

Also, it doesn’t help that I didn’t realise the book was part of a series of which I have not caught up with yet.

If you understand basketball at least minimally you will probably enjoy this as much as his other books though!

Myron reopens his sports agency and finds out his old client who died 3yr ago has been marked as a suspect in a recent murder when his DNA was found at the scene and so he decides to investigate on how it was possible.
Too much about basketball to keep me interested in most of the book.
Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for the ARC and I give my honest review,

This is kind of my fault as I love Harlen Coben but I requested this not realising it was book 12 of a series in which I’ve not read any of the other books.

I’m sure this can be read as a standalone but I really struggled to connect and vibe with the characters!

How can a man who’s already dead be wanted for murder?
This is the question sports agent Myron Bolitar asks himself when two FBI agents visit him in New York.
The man they are looking for is Myron’s former client and rival, Greg Downing. Greg’s DNA has been found at the scene of a high-profile double-murder, and he is now the FBI’s main suspect.

I have loved every book written by this author and I’ve read plenty. However, I think this falls a little short for me. There are lots of sports abbreviations which, being British, I don’t understand. Whilst I understand this is a work of fiction, there are parts of the story which are quite unbelievable and they spoiled it for me. Having said that, it’s well written and paced but, for me, it didn’t quite do it.

Harlan Coben is one of the most popular authors in the world today and his latest book, Think Twice is another feast of surprises and action that will keep you keenly reading to the end.

Think Twice returns readers to the world of his popular hero, sports agent and occasional detective Myron Bolitar, for the first time since 2016’s Home, and provides the sort of attention grabbing premise that we have come to expect from Coben:

How can a man who’s already dead be wanted for murder?

This is the question sports agent Myron Bolitar asks himself when two FBI agents visit him in New York. The man they are looking for is Myron’s former client and rival, Greg Downing. Greg’s DNA has been found at the scene of a high profile double-murder, and he is now the FBI’s main suspect. But Greg died three years previously, Myron says. He went to his funeral and gave the eulogy. The FBI are disbelieving, and Myron knows he has to find some answers – and quickly. Could Greg Downing still be alive? The more Myron and his close friend Win Lockwood dig into what really happened, the more dangerous their world becomes.

This is a typically fast paced thriller from Coben. The action moves quickly from New York to Las Vegas to Montana and back to New York, as Myron and Win try to find out if Downing is still alive, and in the process they become the target for a bitter Vegas mobster who believes that Downing framed him for murder.

There are the customary twists, but also woven into the story are interesting reflections on family, aging, parentage and the effects of fathers on their sons. It is interesting to see an older Bolitar, now in his late forties, reflecting on his life, while Win also shows signs of ageing, but without effecting his violent tendencies. Fans of the series will also welcome back Esperanza, Big Cyndi, El-Al and Bolitar’s parents, who play a crucial role in the story, and other favourites. Then there is the usual sharp, amusing banter between Bolitar and Win, which tetters dangerously close to being over the top at times, but adds some good humour at just the right moments. It is an enjoyable reunion, although with a touch of poignancy on occasion.

The story is a good one, and heads in directions that you would not expect. There is enough action to keep you interested, and the story is well supported by a host of interesting minor characters and immersive descriptions of the various locales. Towards the end I thought that I had it all worked out, but Coben threw in some good twists that I was not expecting, and the finale was a knock-out.

Think Twice is probably not the best thing that Coben has done, I tend to prefer his standalone suburban mysteries, but it is still a damn good read, and that ending is a ripper!

4.5 rounded up

Yet another in this series but these books never get stale and again it works just as well as a standalone. As is the norm for Coben, Think Twice is compelling and has a lot of tension but also a lot of humour and the plot keeps you guessing to the end.
I love the relationship between Myron and Win but less sure about his relationship with Terese but all the characterisations are great , especially Esperanza and Big Cyndi!
Whilst I very much enjoyed the book I found the ending rather disingenuous, but I can forgive Harlan Coben pretty much anything!

This is the latest book in the Myron Bolitar and Win series - I have read a few of these but not all - and everything is well-explained so that you could dive right into Think Twice and not feel lost!

In this story, Myron finds himself embroiled in a mystery as his former client, Greg Downing, is suspected of murdering a supermodel and her son. His DNA has been found at the scene. One puzzling problem - Myron went to Greg’s funeral a few years ago! So how has his DNA been found at a murder scene?

Myron is determined to clear his former client’s name. But soon he and Win start to discover that there is a serial killer at work, murdering seemingly random people across the country and then framing people connected to them.

It is a very compelling and gripping story and I could not figure out who could be behind the murders. As ever, Harlan Coben is brilliant at creating a suspenseful story, with unexpected twists and turns. My only reason for knocking off a star is that, for me, Myron and Win can get a bit grating with their smug banter at times. I’m really torn with them - sometimes they’re hilarious, sometimes they annoy me. Maybe that’s the point?! I’m not sure!

Another gripping read either way!

Think Twice by Harlan Coben
I give this book 4.5 stars.

How can a man who’s already dead be wanted for murder?
The man they are looking for is Myron’s former client and rival, Greg Downing. Greg’s DNA has been found at the scene of a high profile double-murder, and he is now the FBI’s main suspect.But Greg died three years previously.
The more Myron and his close friend Win dig into what really happened, the more dangerous their world becomes . . .

This is book 12 in a series but could be read as a standalone.
I absolutely love this dynamic duo and it was so great to catch up with them again along with Cyndi and Esperanza.This book has a riveting plot filled with lies and conspiracy.Theres plenty of action between the pages in a cat a mouse game and the witty humour you don’t normally expect in a crime thriller but is always there between Myron and Win.l spent most of my time second guessing what was going to happen but I didn’t see the clever ending coming!
Getting snippets of the killers pov was a bonus for me.If you’ve never tried Harlan Coben’s books you are definitely missing out!
With thanks to Netgalley,Harlan Coben and Random House UK, Cornerstone | Century
for my chance to read and review this book.

This is a well-written mystery thriller with an interesting plot and intriguing characters.

I did not know that this is the 12th book in the series so this was my first encounter with these characters; not sure if this is a good or a bad thing.

I love to play basketball but reading about it is not as fun.

The book does get a little repetitive at times and there are sections that I personally found to be a tad far-fetched; it was also way too long for my liking.

In a nutshell, this is not my favourite thriller of the year but it's still worth a read.

I'm going slightly against the crowd here because although I normally love everything written by Harlan Coben, this felt like an outlier in terms of plot and characters.

The story starts with main character Myron Bolitar receiving a visit from the FBI regarding a former friend (frenemy?) and client. Basketball-player-turned-coach Greg Downing died 3 years ago but apparently his DNA was found at a very recent murder scene. Myron and friend / rich business partner Win feel compelled to investigate. Win is clearly borderline psychopathic (as well as being incredibly rich) and having private jets, posh cars and well, anyone / anything on call at a moment's notice is quite helpful when conducting an investigation.

Why am I giving it only 3 stars? Apart from Win's phenomenal resources (he also knows people in very senior positions in the FBI, naturally), the book is peppered with basketball references: "moved to AAU when they were thirteen, then high school, then the ACC where Myron's Duke battled Greg's UNC". I have no idea what that means. I didn't particularly like the "breaking the fourth wall" aspect to the writing either - as I mentioned earlier - you guessed it - etc, aimed at the reader. Presumably meant to be funny but they came across as flippant to me. Also, the book is quite long and some explanation or re-explanation could have been removed.

Having said that it was still a good read. The ending had a surprising twist in the tail (as you'd expect!) and there were no loose ends.

I’ve never read a Harlan Coben book and I’ve not read any others in this series, and yet this was brilliant. I didn’t guess the outcome and each part of the story really did keep me intrigued. Loved it from start to finish and I will certainly be picking up another.

Harlan Coben's Think Twice.
I like his style of writing but this series is not for me. I didn't like the setting, the relationship between Myron and Terese was just annoying and I couldn't wait for it to end. I know people rave about his books and I like some of them (I love the British TV adaptations) but not so much this series.