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3.8 AVERAGE
3.8 AVERAGE
Harlan Coben is one of my favorite authors. This book moved along quickly, but I always had a suspicion as to who was responsible for the crime. Usually Coben's books have a major twist in them, but I didn't feel like this novel had a big twist.
This is a story of Napoleon Dumas (Nap) who is now a police officer. His twin, Leo, died 15 years earlier, and now friends of theirs are dying. Nap is curious, especially since his old girlfriend (Maura)'s prints are found at the scene of a crime in which another of their high school friends is murdered. Nap can't seem to let the events of that night 15 years earlier go, and he keeps pointing to the Nike missile ground in their town.
A solid novel from Coben. Always enjoyable. Writing is always terrific.
This is a story of Napoleon Dumas (Nap) who is now a police officer. His twin, Leo, died 15 years earlier, and now friends of theirs are dying. Nap is curious, especially since his old girlfriend (Maura)'s prints are found at the scene of a crime in which another of their high school friends is murdered. Nap can't seem to let the events of that night 15 years earlier go, and he keeps pointing to the Nike missile ground in their town.
A solid novel from Coben. Always enjoyable. Writing is always terrific.
This was really good! Enough twists and turns and mystery to keep my interest and wondering what happened all those years ago.
I would definitely recommend this to any mystery fan.
I would definitely recommend this to any mystery fan.
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
Master storyteller, Harlan Coben returns following (2016) Fool Me Once and Home (Myron Bolitar #11) –both 5 stars; with his latest . . . Drumroll . . . His 31st novel! DON’T LET GO. Fans keep coming back for more; and the author consistently delivers, every time with another twisty explosive suspense thriller.
Vigilante justice . . .
Note: — Have no clue how this author cranks out so many books and TV shows I suspect he may have a few clones. They definitely possess his fine talent for signature twists and suspense (oh and did I mention “emotional” as well).
DON’T LET GO, most definitely will "not let you go" until this mystery is solved. Missing persons have always been intriguing. What led them to go missing? The circumstances. Where have they been? Dead or alive?
Coben excels with dramas surrounding this topic. His crime thrillers are more than just murders. Rich in character. Not just action. Motives, thoughts, fears, desperation. From the victims to the family members. They are desperate for answers. For any clues to provide answers.
Meet New Jersey detective Napoleon "Nap" Dumas. Is there more to this character than meets the eye.? An unreliable narrator? Dark and mysterious with a dual role.
He is haunted by events of the past some fifteen years earlier. He is still mourning his twin brother, Leo, and Leo's girlfriend, Diana (cheerleader). They were found dead on the town's railroad tracks one night during their senior year. Accidental or suicide?
Soon after, Nap's own girlfriend, Maura Wells, disappeared. Was this a coincidence? Why did she choose this night to disappear? Were the events connected? It was nearing the last few weeks of high school in the suburban Westbridge when the events occurred. Booze, sex, drugs?
Now Nap’s past connects with the present when Maura’s fingerprints are discovered in a car driven by a murdered Pennsylvania cop. Rex Canton was shot.
To further complicate matters. Leo, Diana, Maura, and Rex were all members of Westbrook High’s Conspiracy Club (a secret society for goofballs and like-minded nerds).
Then, Hank, another member of the club is murdered. Leo, Diana, Rex, Hank and where is Beth?
Nap is obsessed with connecting the dots. He soon learns Beth Lashley (the last of the surviving members of the former club), is missing.
An old abandoned military base in town the club members were investigating. The Conspiracy Club (all geek geniuses) wanted to find out what happened after it closed.
Someone is killing off the old Conspiracy Club members. They have been killed before their thirty-fifth birthday.
After meeting with Augie, (Diane’s father) a police captain and mentor, he soon suspects none of these incidents were accidental. The denial. He lost a beautiful vibrant seventeen-year-old daughter. She had been his life.
What secrets could the Conspiracy Club have discovered? What did they see? Who is out to get the club members? What did (do) they know?
Rumors were: a secret lab, experiments, Nazi scientist, mind control, LSD, UFOs, nuclear weapons? A government conspiracy, a teen prank gone wrong, or something more sadistic? The big question . . . Why would they wait fifteen years to kill the remainder?
Wow, this was once again a gripping page-turner. Coben is a master at churning up the past. The past does not stay buried. Regretable actions. If only we could get a do-over.
I enjoy how Coben always gives readers an inside view of the inspiration behind his novels. (legend -a Nike missile control center with nuclear capabilities near a school)
In addition to his award-winning books (if this is not enough), Netflix subscribers can now stream Coben’s first TV drama, "The Five." A 10-part series starring a group of friends who made a tragic mistake in 1995. A five-year-old Jesse gets in the way. Twenty years later at a crime scene and his DNA shows up. The dark secrets are unraveled. Read More
OMG! Just finished binge-watching The Five! Top- Notch. Spotted the author in the restaurant scene. Loved everything about this series! Tears of joy final scene. Priceless! Highly Recommend. A perfect example of "the butterfly effect." ("small causes can have larger effects") Something else to keep us in suspense and to look forward to, "Safe" his next project due next year.
A very special thank you to Dutton and NetGalley for an advanced reading copy.
JDCMustReadBooks
Vigilante justice . . .
Note: — Have no clue how this author cranks out so many books and TV shows I suspect he may have a few clones. They definitely possess his fine talent for signature twists and suspense (oh and did I mention “emotional” as well).
DON’T LET GO, most definitely will "not let you go" until this mystery is solved. Missing persons have always been intriguing. What led them to go missing? The circumstances. Where have they been? Dead or alive?
Coben excels with dramas surrounding this topic. His crime thrillers are more than just murders. Rich in character. Not just action. Motives, thoughts, fears, desperation. From the victims to the family members. They are desperate for answers. For any clues to provide answers.
Meet New Jersey detective Napoleon "Nap" Dumas. Is there more to this character than meets the eye.? An unreliable narrator? Dark and mysterious with a dual role.
He is haunted by events of the past some fifteen years earlier. He is still mourning his twin brother, Leo, and Leo's girlfriend, Diana (cheerleader). They were found dead on the town's railroad tracks one night during their senior year. Accidental or suicide?
Soon after, Nap's own girlfriend, Maura Wells, disappeared. Was this a coincidence? Why did she choose this night to disappear? Were the events connected? It was nearing the last few weeks of high school in the suburban Westbridge when the events occurred. Booze, sex, drugs?
Now Nap’s past connects with the present when Maura’s fingerprints are discovered in a car driven by a murdered Pennsylvania cop. Rex Canton was shot.
To further complicate matters. Leo, Diana, Maura, and Rex were all members of Westbrook High’s Conspiracy Club (a secret society for goofballs and like-minded nerds).
Then, Hank, another member of the club is murdered. Leo, Diana, Rex, Hank and where is Beth?
Nap is obsessed with connecting the dots. He soon learns Beth Lashley (the last of the surviving members of the former club), is missing.
An old abandoned military base in town the club members were investigating. The Conspiracy Club (all geek geniuses) wanted to find out what happened after it closed.
Someone is killing off the old Conspiracy Club members. They have been killed before their thirty-fifth birthday.
After meeting with Augie, (Diane’s father) a police captain and mentor, he soon suspects none of these incidents were accidental. The denial. He lost a beautiful vibrant seventeen-year-old daughter. She had been his life.
What secrets could the Conspiracy Club have discovered? What did they see? Who is out to get the club members? What did (do) they know?
Rumors were: a secret lab, experiments, Nazi scientist, mind control, LSD, UFOs, nuclear weapons? A government conspiracy, a teen prank gone wrong, or something more sadistic? The big question . . . Why would they wait fifteen years to kill the remainder?
Wow, this was once again a gripping page-turner. Coben is a master at churning up the past. The past does not stay buried. Regretable actions. If only we could get a do-over.
I enjoy how Coben always gives readers an inside view of the inspiration behind his novels. (legend -a Nike missile control center with nuclear capabilities near a school)
In addition to his award-winning books (if this is not enough), Netflix subscribers can now stream Coben’s first TV drama, "The Five." A 10-part series starring a group of friends who made a tragic mistake in 1995. A five-year-old Jesse gets in the way. Twenty years later at a crime scene and his DNA shows up. The dark secrets are unraveled. Read More
OMG! Just finished binge-watching The Five! Top- Notch. Spotted the author in the restaurant scene. Loved everything about this series! Tears of joy final scene. Priceless! Highly Recommend. A perfect example of "the butterfly effect." ("small causes can have larger effects") Something else to keep us in suspense and to look forward to, "Safe" his next project due next year.
A very special thank you to Dutton and NetGalley for an advanced reading copy.
JDCMustReadBooks
This is my third Harlan Coben book and it did not disappoint. I haven’t figured out his formula yet so the reveal is still a surprise for me. Will definitely be adding more of his books to my list as they are quick and satisfying!
challenging
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Started this book last night and got into the storyline so quickly I couldn't put it down. It follows the story of Nat Dumas who's trying to find out how his twin brother and girlfriend died years before. Definitely worth a read.
No spoilers, so I'll just say I really enjoyed this. If you haven't tried Harlan Coben, grab one of his books!