Harlan Coben once again delivers a twisty thriller, packed full of suspense, drama and mystery.

The second in the Detective Sami Kierce series, it can be read as a stand alone, but I think it would benefit to read the first as there are characters from the first book that appear in this one.

It’s a complex storyline with a lot going on, which I loved and its fast pace kept me turning the pages and throughly engaged. There’s twists, turns, jaw droppers and the ending leaves you waiting rather impatiently for a third book? I hope so anyway!

Yet another 5* for Harlan Coben. Excellent read.

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House for my advanced copy.

Harlan Coban has once again delivered a 5 star twisty, addictive thriller with a clever plot which is full of suspense.
The past and the present come together with a bang when Sami Kierce recognises a face from 20 years ago, a girl he thought was dead, he even thought he had been responsible for her death. Sami is a disgraced former police detective who now works as a private investigator., he is determined to piece together the past. The plot thickens as the man he put in prison for the murder of his former fiancée has been released from prison on a technicality, are these events connected. Only one way to find out, if you are a Coban fan pick up this book and get reading.
I didn’t realize this was book 2 featuring Sami Kierce , can definitely be enjoyed as a standalone.
Many thanks to Net Galley and Random House UK for an ARC of this book in exchange for a review.

Sami Kierce woke up one morning with a knife in his hand and a body covered in blood next to him.
Years later he sees the woman again - but she had died or had she?
Sami is now a private investigator and he knows he has to find out more and put to rest the demons that have haunted him for years.

When Sami Kierce was out with friends in Spain he fell for a woman called Anna. He was supposed to be back-packing but stayed with Anna until he woke up next to her. She was dead, he had the murder weapon in his hand. He did the only thing he could think of... and ran.

Twenty-two years later, Sami is now a PI and teaches a class. He was once on the force but was kicked out. One of the arrests he made was for the murder of his ex, but now this man has been released. Oh, and Anna came to see him and then ran off before he could ask her any questions!

This is such a tense and quite involved story, several things are going on but they are clear and well laid out. The author introduces the characters, gives the basics of the plot and then adds more and more details as the story unfolds. Thinking about the plot ow as I am writing this review I realise just how complex it is, I was aware of this at the time but now I have finished the book I can appreciate it a lot more.

I do like Sami, he has history and experience but I got the feeling that he is still looking for something in his life to make sense, this becomes more obvious as the story unfolds. The author shows Sami's vulnerabilities and uses them to good effect.

The plot is one that just keeps taking the reader deeper and deeper, it becomes filled with more tension, suspense and intrigue. Many things are waiting to be answered and up until they are it feels like a game of cat and mouse. Those who are in the know are not likely to let things slip and there is more than one reason for people to hold back some of their most private thoughts and secrets.

This is a book for fans who do like tense and complex thrillers, mysteries and crime books. This one does have a good psychological element to it and this adds a lot to how Sami deals with the case in front of him. Fabulous story, very addictive and one I would definitely recommend.

You can never go wrong with a Harlan Coben and Nobody's Fool is no exception. Following on from the hugely successful Fool Me once, we again meet Detective Sami Kierce. Sami is living his best life, being happily married with a son, but his past soon comes back with a bite. 22 years previously, Sami woke up to his girlfriend, who is now sadly departed, and with no idea of what has happened. Now Sami thinks he sees her, but she runs before he can gets the answers he has waited all those years for.

With all the twists and turns we love from Coben's books, Nobody's Fool could easily be read as a stand-alone novel, and is surely a prime suspect for a TV adaptation.

Wow, what an excellent read from start to finish! This is book 2 in the Detective Sami Kierce series, with Fool Me Once being the first, however I definitely think this could also be treated as a stand alone book and the reader would be at no disadvantage having not read the first.

Sami was off enjoying Europe with a group of friends but little did he know the mess he’d find himself in, waking up next to a girl he’s falling in love with who is now dead and covered in blood, and no recollection of how it happened. The prologue was exactly how prologues should be, perfectly gripping and dramatic.

The book then moves forward 22 years where Sami is now happily married with a son, however unfortunately the past doesn’t always stay in the past and Sami’s previous life comes back to haunt him. There were so many unexpected twists revealed throughout this book and I was constantly desperate to read on.

I am a huge fan of Harlan Coben so I was extremely pleased when I was granted an ARC of this book, and it certainly did not disappoint. The characters, the writing style, the plot…it was without a doubt all 5* from me and I highly recommend! Thank you NetGalley for the ARC.

Nobody's Fool is potentially the first non-Myron Bolitar book I've read by Harlan Coben.

It is fast-paced and very intriguing, if, I confess, I really did miss Myron and Wyn. It almost has the same slick humour, but not quite. That said, once I forgot all about Myron, I was very engaged with the mystery being uncovered. It certainly builds to an intriguing conclusion.

It's not quite a 5/5, but it's not far from being one, just a few little niggles about the eventual resolution.

My thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for my review copy.

The second Harlan Cohen book I have read and enjoyed. Clearly a well loved author with his books translated into 46 languages. A thriller writer of pacey novels to keep the reader on the edge of their seat. Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the chance to ARC this book.

Another heart pounding thriller from Harlan Coben .
Having recently finished Fool me once which I also really enjoyed, I found it really interesting reading more about detective Sami Kierce .
From the first page this book had me hooked.
The story was very interesting and kept me guessing along the way with it's many twists and turns that kept me wanting to read just one more chapter .
I found it hard to put this book down and am looking forward to more books featuring Sami Kierce .

This book reads well as a standalone although part of a series. Sami's past comes back to haunt him when he sees a woman at the back of a class room whom he believed was dead. The more he tries to find out, the more his life is in danger. I loved the fact that he enlists the help of his students who all have life skills to help him out. The story ebbs and flows between Spain 20+ tears ago and New York in the present day. I didn't fathom what had happened and that is always a good sign.

Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC to review

A gripping read right from the start. Can't wait for the next installment.

My thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC of this book.

I loved finding out more of Sami Keirce's back story and how the book was full of Harlen Coben's clever twists and turns and wonderful characters.

Detective Sami Kierce's past comes back to haunt him! Now a teacher, he spots a familiar face at the back of the class, she runs. So kierce does what he does best, he investigates and soon discovers some secrets that should of been left buried...

This was a typical Harlan Coban story, full of twists, turns and misdirects and in true fashion I had lots of theories, some were predictable but others kept proving me wrong!
It's hard to review without giving anything away (Always is with thrillers) I really enjoyed this read, I like that his books are not to slow and jam packed with characters and lots going on. I don't think this was my fave of his but that's just because he has so many that I loved but a good 4 ⭐️ for me still!

I could picture this as a Netflix series for sure. Especially as this follows on slightly from Fool Me Once, it can be read as a standalone though if you have read Fool me once or watched it, you will know who Sami is.

Thank you for the ARC ☺️

The voice in this book definitely stood out as it feels as if the main character, Ex cop turned private investigator Sami Kierce is talking directly to the reader. It gives a conversation feel to the story and I felt like I actually knew and was friends with Sami. This in turn made me care about the outcome and I wanted him and his family to be unscathed at the end.

Sami Kierce is shocked when a woman he thought he had murdered 20 years earlier turns up at one of his classes. Chasing her he manages to follow to a large house with a lot of security. Whilst he is trying to get to the bottom of how the seemingly dead woman is alive and well he uncovers a link to a famous disappearance from the turn of the century.

There are lots of twists and turns along the way and Sami puts himself in danger which adds tension.

I really enjoyed this book and loved the characters, I can definitely see this as another Netflix series which I would binge!

So, imagine this: a super good storyteller, right? Like, they can just pull you in, no sweat. They're telling a tale that jumps back and forth. You've got this guy, let's call him Sam. Years ago, something bad happened, his girlfriend died. He's all messed up about it, thinking, "Did I do it? Did I see it? What even happened?"

Then, boom, years later, he's in New York, teaching people about crime. And get this: the girl who died shows up in his class! Or, at least, someone who looks exactly like her. The story just takes off, and you can't stop reading. You just want to know what happens next, like, right now. It's that kind of book.

MIND-BLOWN! This was soooo good! It kept me hooked and guessing the whole way through, I thought I had an inkling but I was not expecting that ending. I like how it linked to Fool Me Once and I reckon it could easily be read as a standalone or a sequel. Another brilliant book from Harlan, I’m already raving about it. 5 five stars!

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Nobody’s Fool
by Harlan Coben


Nobody’s Fool is another gripping thriller from Harlan Coben, packed with twists, suspense, and unexpected surprises. The story follows Sami Kierce, a private investigator and new father, whose past comes back to haunt him when he spots a familiar face in his night school class—a woman who supposedly died 22 years ago. What follows is a fast-paced mystery that keeps you guessing until the very end.
Coben’s writing is smooth and engaging, with plenty of drama and humor to balance the tension. Sami is a likable protagonist with a sharp wit and strong sense of family. The plot is wild but exciting, and while some twists stretch believability, they make for an entertaining ride. Fans of Coben will appreciate the Easter eggs from his other books. Overall, this is a thrilling read that will keep you hooked from start to finish. Highly recommended!
Very grateful to the publisher for my copy through NetGalley , opinions are my own

Harlan Coben is a master. His writing is effortlessly engaging and his storytelling is spellbinding. This story is interwoven with the present day and an incident that happened 22 years ago leaving Sami Kierce scarred and believing he may have been a witness/culprit/?? to his girlfriend’s death. Fast forward to present day and he is a private eye in New York, giving evening lectures on criminology when someone looking like his dead girlfriend comes into his classroom. The story unfolds at a satisfying pace and I devoured this book in almost one sitting.

When you see Harlan Coben's name on a book you just know it is going to be an incredible read!.

In this story we are reunited with Sami Kierce, who we have previously met in Fool Me Once, and follow her journey on this unforgettable read,

Perfectly paced, overflowing with suspense and intrigue right to the very end, this is a book I would urge everyone to read!

*Thank you to Netgalley, Penguin Random House and Harlan Coben for providing me with an ARC of this book in return for my honest review.*

I am incredibly grateful to both NetGalley and Random House UK, Cornerstone for the opportunity to read and review Nobody's Fool. Being selected to explore this captivating story before its official release has been such a treat, and I can’t wait to share my thoughts on it with all of you. A huge thank you to the teams at NetGalley and Random House UK, Cornerstone for their generosity and for making this advanced reading experience possible.

Harlan Coben is back baby!

This was epic. Simple unputdownable.

There you go, that's the review. Enough said, right?

I'm just messing about!

I have found recently that in terms of my likes and preferences, not necessarily in terms of quality, that Harlan Coben's recent books have been a bit hit and miss. But this... THIS! This is Harlan Coben through and through.

Nobody's Fool has a decent back story and then you are immersed head first into the chaos of the investigation. This was so twisty, I loved it so much.

I'd even go as far as saying this is probably my favourite Harlan Coben book that I've read to date. I do hope that this isn't the last we see of Sami Kierce. He was just such a likeable character.

And the students, they need to return also. With their forces combined, they are unstoppable.