Harlan Coben
With more than seventy million books in print worldwide, Harlan Coben is the worldwide number 1 bestselling author of numerous thrillers, including Don't Let Go, Home, and Fool Me Once, as well as the multi-award-winning Myron Bolitar series. His books are published in forty-three languages around the globe and are bestsellers in more than a dozen countries.
Coben is also the creator and executive producer of many television shows, including the forthcoming Netflix Original drama Harlan Coben’s The Stranger starring Richard Armitage, Stephen Rea and Jennifer Saunders and the critically acclaimed Netflix Original drama Harlan Coben’s Safe starring Michael C. Hall.
Coben is currently developing 14 projects, including Run Away, with Netflix in the US and internationally. He was born and raised in New Jersey, where he still lives with his wife, Anne Armstrong-Coben. Harlan and Anne have four young children and two dogs.
What genre does Harlan Coben write?
He is best known for suspenseful thrillers and mystery/crime fiction, including both standalone suspense novels and series fiction.
Where should I start if I'm new to Harlan Coben?
For series readers start with Deal Breaker (Myron Bolitar series) or Shelter (Mickey Bolitar series). For standalone suspense try Fool Me Once, Tell No One, or Don't Let Go.
What is the reading order for the Myron Bolitar series?
Published Myron Bolitar reading order begins with Deal Breaker (Book 1), then Drop Shot (2), Fade Away (3), Back Spin (4), One False Move (5), The Final Detail (6), Darkest Fear (7), Promise Me (8), Long Lost (9), Live Wire (10), and Home (11).
Have any of his books been adapted for television?
Yes. Several works have been adapted as Netflix dramas, including The Stranger and Safe, and Fool Me Once has been made into a Netflix series. He is also active as a TV creator and executive producer with other projects in development.
Has Harlan Coben received major recognition or sales milestones?
Yes. He is a multi-award-winning author, the Myron Bolitar series has won awards, and he has sold more than seventy million books worldwide; his work is published in dozens of languages and is widely translated.