Winner of the Edgar Award, Shamus Award and Anthony Award - the first author to win all three -- New York Times bestseller Harlan Coben's critically-acclaimed novels have been called "poignant and insightful" (Los Angeles Times), "consistently entertaining" (Houston Chronicle), "superb" (Chicago Tribune) and "must reading" (Philadelphia Inquirer).
Opening Shots Volume 2 (2001) More Great Mystery and Crime Writers Share their First Published Stories (Opening Shots, book 2) edited by Lawrence Block
Nine Hidden Lives (2025) (Ben Harper, book 4) Robert Gold "If you are looking for a gripping thriller that twists and turns, Robert Gold delivers."
The Note (2025) Alafair Burke "No one lands plot twists like Alafair Burke, and THE NOTE may be her best novel yet."
Beautiful Ugly (2025) Alice Feeney "Alice Feeney is one of my favorite thriller writers and this is her best book yet. Highly addictive and beautifully written. Read Beautiful Ugly right now and thank me later."
Zero Sum (2024) (Jonathan Grave, book 16) John Gilstrap "Gilstrap will leave you breatless."
A Kid from Marlboro Road (2024) Edward Burns "A deeply satisfying, emotionally resonant story of a kid finally staking his independence from a mother mired in sadness."
The Unwedding (2024) Ally Condie "Ally Condie's adult debut THE UNWEDDING is a clever, witty, and fast-paced whodunit. I read it in one sitting and can't wait for the next."
Missing White Woman (2024) Kellye Garrett "Missing White Woman is a compulsive page-turner with plenty of twists and turns you won't see coming. Kellye Garrett is a rising star, and Missing White Woman is her best one yet."
The Ascent (2024) (Kurt Argento, book 1) Adam Plantinga "The Ascent is jaw-dropping, authentic, and absolutely gripping."
Vamp (2023) (Valentino Mysteries, book 7) Loren D Estleman "Loren Estleman is my hero."
Calico (2023) Lee Goldberg "In Calico, Lee Goldberg seamlessly blends a present-day police procedural with a Western from the 1880s. The results are a genre-bending, gripping read."
Ruthless (2023) (Kaldan and Schafer Mystery, book 3) Anne Mette Hancock "The best series I've read this year Kaldan and Schafer is my new favorite crime solving duo."
Geneva (2023) Richard Armitage "An outstanding debut - ingenious, fast-paced and unpredictable."
Gone Tonight (2023) Sarah Pekkanen "Filled with buried secrets and jaw-dropping deception, Sarah Pekkanen's GONE TONIGHT is a page-turning thriller about a mother-daughter you won't soon forget.. What would make a teenage girl vanish into the night and live a life on the run for two decades? Read Gone Tonight. It's a wild ride."
Central Park West (2023) (Nora Carleton, book 1) James Comey "James Comey's intimate knowledge of law enforcement makes Central Park West a winning legal thriller, but the book is so much more than an insider's account. Memorable characters, a gripping plot, and breathless pacing combine for a truly outstanding debut-one that announces a bold new talent in the mystery genre."
The Body in the Web (2023) (Faith Fairchild, book 26) Katherine Hall Page "One of my favorite amateur sleuths...You're in for a treat-in more ways than one."
We Are the Light (2022) Matthew Quick "We Are the Light is a beautifully written and emotion-packed novel with a huge heart. Matthew Quick takes us on a searing and unforgettable journey through grief and empathy and how even the most broken of us can be repaired."
With Prejudice (2022) Robin Peguero "With Prejudice is a brilliant debut, full stop. Written with warmth, humanity, and raw emotion, this is a both a gripping thriller and an insightful look at the complexities of American crime and punishment. Robin Peguero has written a modern-day 12 Angry Men."
The Shadow Box (2021) Luanne Rice "The Shadow Box is Luanne Rice at her dazzling best. Filled with dark family secrets and wells of deep emotion, this novel will stick with you long after you’ve finished reading."
The Nightworkers (2020) Brian Selfon "A gripping, big-hearted thriller about a family of criminals coming apart at the seams. Whip-smart and surprisingly funny, The Nightworkers is a terrific debut about loyalty and the ties that bind."
You Betrayed Me (2020) (San Francisco , book 3) Lisa Jackson "Lisa Jackson shows yet again why she is one of the best...A pure nail biter."
Chasing Jack (2020) Parnell Hall "Parnell Hall has long been one of my favorite crime fiction writers. Chasing Jack is his best yet."
Ghosts of Harvard (2020) Francesca Serritella "Wow, what a lively, compelling, and intoxicating debut. Ghosts of Harvard is so many things—a rumination on grief, a glimpse behind the ivory walls of a famous institution, a poignant look at mental illness, and a powerful story about the ghosts that haunt us all. Francesca Serritella is my new ‘go-to’ author."
Seven Lies (2020) Elizabeth Kay "SEVEN LIES is a relentless, chilling story of what happens when friendship becomes obsession. Keep the lights on - you'll be turning pages deep into the night with this one."
Pretty Things (2020) Janelle Brown "Pretty Things is awesome. Simple as that. I loved every page. Janelle Brown is your new must-read author."
The Last Day (2020) Andrew Hunter Murray "A stunningly original thriller set in the world of tomorrow that will make you think about what’s happening today."
The God Game (2020) Danny Tobey "Smart, propulsive and gripping, The God Game is an ambitious thriller and a terrifying examination of what could - and probably already is - happening in the world of artificial intelligence."
Wanderers (2019) (Wanderers , book 1) Chuck Wendig "Wanderers is wonderful—a suspenseful, twisty, satisfying, surprising, thought-provoking epic of a novel. Chuck Wendig has taken his considerable talents to the next level. Dig in."
Girls Like Us (2019) Cristina Alger "Girls Like Us is the best of psychological suspense: nuanced, expertly fast-paced, and full of surprises you truly don't see coming. Cristina Alger is my kind of writer—as graceful on the page as she is gritty."
The Escape Room (2019) Megan Goldin "High wire tension from the first moment to the last. Four ruthless people locked in a deadly game where victory means survival. Gripping and unforgettable!"
The Shallows (2019) (Nils Shapiro, book 3) Matt Goldman "Sharp wit, complex characters, and masterful plotting...a writer to watch."
The Never Game (2019) (Colter Shaw, book 1) Jeffery Deaver "Lightning-fast and loaded with twists, The Never Game is a thrill a minute from one of the best. Don’t miss it."
The Paris Diversion (2019) (Expats, book 2) Chris Pavone "Chris Pavone's The Paris Diversion is the best espionage novel I've read this year. Smart, sophisticated and suspenseful, this is Pavone's finest novel to date -- and that's saying something."
(Crimson Lake, book 2) Candice Fox "Definitely a writer to watch."
Last Looks (2018) (Charlie Waldo, book 1) Howard Michael Gould "Gripping, smart and funny, Last Looks features a wholly new and compelling hero in former detective-turned-PI Charlie Waldo. With razor sharp dialogue, hardboiled intrigue, and a plot that hums along at high speed, Howard Michael Gould’s remarkable debut thriller is not to be missed."
The President is Missing (2018) Bill Clinton and James Patterson "The President Is Missing is a big, splashy juggernaut of a novel, combining thrills with a truly authentic look at the inner happenings in Washington. I read it in one gulp. You will too."
The Driver (2017) Hart Hanson "Riveting, smart, and funny, The Driver is a masterfully crafted debut. Michael Skellig is the hero we've been waiting for--a wry war veteran who doesn't take anything (or anyone) too seriously, even while staring down the face of a sawed-off shotgun."
Here and Gone (2017) Haylen Beck "Packed with smart twists and unforgettable characters, Here and Gone is one of the best debuts of the year. Highly recommended."
Trophy Son (2017) Douglas Brunt "Trophy Son brings Conroy's The Great Santini and Malamud's The Natural into the present day... A terrific book."
Tell No Lies (2014) (Aldridge Sisters / Oyster Point Thriller, book 2) Tanya Anne Crosby "Crosby serves up suspense, secrets and southern scandal like no one else!"
Doing Harm (2014) Kelly Parsons "Doing Harm is terrific-compelling, gripping and terrifting."
Those We Love Most (2012) Lee Woodruff "Flawless, breathtaking, and oh-so-real, Those We Love Most is a beautifully written book about family, love, betrayal, forgiveness, and how we pick up the pieces in the wake of unthinkable tragedy. When I turned the last page, I found myself missing the characters already. I can't recommend this book highly enough."
Paranoia (2004) Joseph Finder "High-Octane suspense. Joseph Finder catapults himself into the front ranks of contemporary writers."
Everyone Dies (2003) (Kevin Kerney, book 8) Michael McGarrity "If you have never read Michael McGarrity, then do yourselves a favor and read Everyone Dies."
The Da Vinci Code (2003) (Robert Langdon, book 2) Dan Brown "Fascinating and absorbing...A great, riveting read. I loved this book."
Compulsion (2002) (Frank Clevenger, book 3) Keith Ablow "Great psychological suspense."
Courting Trouble (2002) (Rosato and Associates, book 7) Lisa Scottoline "A gripping page-turner with an ending that will leave you breathless."
Pipsqueak (2002) (Garth Carson, book 1) Brian M Wiprud "Demented and fun! This book is a hoot!"
The Blue Edge of Midnight (2002) (Max Freeman, book 1) Jonathon King "A remarkable debut... King's writing is gritty, vivid and suspenseful... a natural storyteller."
Fury (2001) (Frank Corso, book 1) G M Ford "Must reading."
God is a Bullet (1999) Boston Teran "In a word: Wow. GOD IS A BULLET is a shotgun blast to the gut--a kick-a**, in-your-face tour de force from start to finish. Every page carries a fresh wallop and a nightmarish jolt. Boston Teran's haunting words stay with you long after you turn the final page. I'm still stunned."
Underdog (1996) (Melanie Travis, book 2) Laurien Berenson "Laurien Berenson just keeps getting better and better."
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