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Tell Everyone...This Book Is Awesome
Just when you thoughts Harlan Coben couldn't get any better, he does. He continues his literary magic with this truly phenominal book. Coben, the mastermind behind the excellent Myron Bolitar mystery series, puts forth an amazing effort in TELL NO ONE. Meet Dr. David Beck, a loyal, caring doctor who lost his wife whom he has loved since the second grade, but manages to carry on. Left for dead himself, his wife, Elizabeth, is positively identified for dead as another victim of a serial killer. Eight years later, he receives an anonymous e-mail on the anniversary of their first kiss, leading him to believe that she may somehow still be alive. The twists and turns are a plentiful, and the adventure is one of non-stop excitement. Coben brings together a wonderful group of characters that all blend together incredibly nicely. From the drug-dealing yet good-hearted father, Tyrese, to special agent, Nick Carlson, this super cast of characters is so well-developed, you can't help but thoroughly enjoy this book. There are even a few familiar names from the Myron Bolitar series, but you'll have to read the book to find out. Overall, this novel is nothing less than spectacular. Coben's unique, yet thorough writing style shines ever so brightly in TELL NO ONE. The cogent storyline is well-developed, and the nerve-shattering suspense is outstanding, keeping you guessing until the unbelievable, surprise ending. It will not let you down.
Great Brain Candy!
I first heard about this book through BookSense ( a great publication put out by independent bookstores). I had a great time reading it. The plot is simple: a man who thought his wife was murdered by a serial killer finds himself accused of that same murder eight years later. There is lots of suspense here and Harlan Coben knows how to move pages -- but for seasoned mystery readers there is nothing new. I found I enjoyed the author's running social commentary throughout the story best: Medicaid, drugs, welfare, violence. Also, Harlan Coben's over-the-top characters are plain fun to read about: Shauna (the hugely famous, plus-size, lesbian model) and Eric Wu (the shell-shocked, war-ravaged, terrifying goombah) were two of my favorites in this story. This is the first book I have read by this author and I plan on checking out his earlier work. If you are looking for a quick, easy read you cannot go wrong with this book!
DON'T START THIS BOOK IF YOU HAVE ANYTHING ELSE TO DO
I finished this, my first Harlan Coben book, in less than 48 hours. Once I started it, that's all I wanted to do, solve the mystery. I read 10-12 books a month, mainly mysteries. Trust me when I tell you that most are drivel, a shameful waste of the trees to print them. When you stumble across a writer this talented you seek out all his other works.
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