Coben’s Myron Bolitar series is a great place to start if you’re looking to get into the work of Harlan Coben. They’re fast-paced, witty, skillfully-crafted suspense novels that have earned him an Edgar, a Shamus, and an Anthony. Don’t know where to begin with the Harlan Coben Myron Bolitar series? Or maybe you’re already a big fan and want to revisit them, so you need a refresher. We’ve made you a handy list! Either way, you’re going to have a great time, because, as Dan Brown says, “Coben is the modern master of the hook-and-twist.”
The Myron Bolitar Books in Order
Even if you weren't looking to read the Harlan Coben books in order, this one is the best place to start! In Myron’s first case, he must uncover the truth behind the reappearance of his star client’s former girlfriend, a woman long-believed to be dead, in order to save a big deal. (This novel garnered Coben an Anthony award!)
Myron finds himself caught up in the case of a tennis star’s murder, and it quickly turns sour. He uncovers a link between her and another player, one that involves a dirty U.S. senator, a jealous mother, and the mob. Will this investigation be the end of him? (This novel won a Shamus award!)
Myron Bolitar and Greg Downing were once competitors on and off the court. Now years later, Myron finds himself investigating Downing’s disappearance, with the signs of a violent struggle and the memories of a woman they both loved all he has to help him get started. (This novel won an Edgar award!)
As Myron races to find the kidnapped young son of pro golfers, he uncovers a mystery that started 23 years earlier, when the boy’s father failed to win the U.S. Open. When a murder occurs in the midst of the search, Myron learns just dangerous golf can get.