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One False Move: A Myron Bolitar Novel Audiobook
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She's smart, beautiful, and she doesn't need a man to look after her. But sports agent Myron Bolitar has come into her life—big time. Now Myron's next move may be his last. . . Brenda Slaughter is no damsel in distress. Myron Bolitar is no bodyguard. But Myron has agreed to protect the bright, strong, beautiful basketball star. And he's about to find out if he's man enough to unravel the tragic riddle of her life. Twenty years before, Brenda's mother deserted her. And just as Brenda is making it to the top of the women's pro basketball world, her father disappears too. A big-time New York sports agent with a foundering love life, Myron has a professional interest in Brenda. Then a personal one. But between them isn't just the difference in their backgrounds or the color of their skin. Between them is a chasm of corruption and lies, a vicious young mafioso on the make, and one secret that some people are dying to keep—and others are killing to protect.... Praise for One False Move “Fast-moving, funny—an altogether good read!”—Los Angeles Times “Consistently entertaining . . . Coben moves himself into the front ranks of mystery fiction alongside heavy hitters like Robert B. Parker, Sue Grafton and Robert Crais.”—Houston Chronicle “Must read . . . combines Chandler's wry wit with Ross Macdonald's moral complexity.”—Philadelphia Enquirer “A superb book!”—Christian Science Monitor
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"Book 5 in the Myron Bolitar series by Harlan Coben. Myron is hired to bodyguard the star player in a new women's professional basketball league. Brenda's mother went missing 20 years ago. Her father went missing a week ago. And now someone is making threatening telephone calls to her. Brenda doesn't want a bodyguard, she just wants Myron to find her mother. Myron has to deal with the mafia trying to start a rival women's basketball league. He also must deal with the millionaire family of the man running for governor, and the candidate's (possibly murdered) dead wife. In the end, several more people end up dead, Myron is threatened, kidnapped, threatened some more, and (finally) solves the disappearances and murders. This is not a book with any happy endings, but that is not a criticism, it is a recommendation - most books of this type take the easy out, and everyone lives happily after, this is a nice change. The more of Coben's works I read, the more I like them."
— Bruce (4 out of 5 stars)
One False Move Listener Reviews
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" Good suspense, funny, and witty. "
— Mindy, 2/20/2014 -
" Not disappointed. Another great mystery. "
— Yvonne, 2/17/2014 -
" Another adventure for PI/Jock/Sports Agent Myron Bolitar. Coben keeps the series entertaining, funny and suspenseful. I look forward to the next installment. "
— Stacy, 1/30/2014 -
" So, SO much better than the last Bolitar novel (Back Spin). That one was an absolute throw-away that I forgot as soon as I finished. This one is wonderful. It would be helpful to know the background of all of these terrific recurring characters, but it's strong enough to stand on its own. Restored my faith in the Bolitar series and I look forward to the #6. "
— Deb, 1/29/2014 -
" Audio Book. Myron Bolitar is asked to protect the new WNBA star Brenda. He knew Brenda's father from some the days when Myron played. Myron ends up trying to find Brenda's mother. It turns out her mother was killed along time ago by her aunt. She was "
— Jake, 1/10/2014 -
" listened to the audio book. "
— Sara, 12/26/2013 -
" I was happy there was more of Win in this book. These are fun reads, but definitely a little dated with some of the references he makes. "
— Tracey, 12/16/2013 -
" One of my favorite suspense/mystery writers. He adds a lot of humor into his books with the "Myron Bolitar" character. Gotta love that! A must read author for those who like suspense. "
— Amber, 12/14/2013 -
" Love the main character- Myron. Always good, fast paced and suspenseful. "
— Erin, 12/14/2013 -
" Coben's Bolitar series just gets better and better as it progresses. A solid thriller. "
— Kip, 11/29/2013 -
" This is the 5th Myron Bolitar book I have read of the series and although not great literature, it is an exciting story which definitely holds your attention. I found this book to have something the others have lacked...Passion of emotion. "
— Elizabeth, 11/23/2013 -
" I like all of Coben's books. A little mystery- who dunit, a little romance, and I think he is a great character. Fun to read and usually a quick read. "
— Sharon, 11/22/2013 -
" This series gets better with each book, and I'm truly enjoying it. The humor is definitely firing on all cylinders, Win is his dryly witty, kick-butt self, and I do love that. "
— Dani, 8/27/2013 -
" Good, but not the best one hes done. The characters were not as witty as they usually are and he seemed to be stretching a little to end the book. Kind of a random ending to an otherwise good start, but still worth the read. "
— Denorris, 8/7/2013 -
" 5th book in a series starring Myron Bolitar, x-college basketball star turned sports agent. Harlan Coben is a easy to read author with suspense, humor, and unique characters. "
— Joe, 6/24/2013 -
" Into a flurry of Coben works...love the Myron Bolitar series...plots, characters, dialogue etc...this one has Myron & co. protecting a WNBA star...plenty of twists...in each one you gain more and more insights into the character's backstories immensley enjoyable...a fun and fast read!!! "
— Mark, 5/20/2013 -
" I hate to admit this, but this is type of book feeds into my guilty pleasure of reading a macho 'can-do' guy who can work his way through troubling problems. If you like this type of detective thriller...you'll enjoy the journey. "
— Imageseer, 10/29/2012 -
" This is the first novel in this series I've read and I was not convinced. The characters are very well painted but on the whole I found it a little unwieldy and not always easy to follow. "
— Paul, 9/21/2012 -
" See "Deal Breaker". Fourth in series. Still hooked. "
— Mailmanr5, 9/3/2012 -
" Typical Coben. Keeps you guessing, and keeps you interested. Quirky Myron, dangerous Win, and the other cast of "characters" who are truly characters. Fun to read, and the usual parental link to the mystery. "
— Conrad, 8/7/2012 -
" Another good installment of the Myron Bolitar series. Very glad I discovered Harlan Coben (first book of his I read was Tell No One) - he's a good mystery writer, and I like the characters he creates. "
— Bridget, 5/26/2012 -
" Really enjoy the main characters in this series. "
— Susan, 5/14/2012 -
" Pro women's basketball star Brenda Slaughter asks Myron to investigate the disappearance of her father, who also happens to be Myron's old coach and mentor. Fifth in the series--and the first to come out in hardcover. Highly recommend. "
— Evelyn, 1/27/2012 -
" This is the first book that shows Myron's vulneralbe side where he really cares about for a woman who has made many mistakes. He wants the American Dream. He's willing to forgive and work on a relationship that is on ground "
— Jill, 12/27/2011 -
" Classic Harlan Coben. Love the Myron Bolitar series. It's like meeting up with old friends. Didn't see the twist at the end of this book coming at all. Brilliant. "
— Fiona, 12/26/2011 -
" Pretty good. No happy ending on this one. "
— Sarah, 9/3/2011 -
" I really like Harlan Coben's Myron Bolitar novels. Funny, action-packed, and a little bit scary. "
— Mary, 6/26/2011 -
" Took 12 chapters before I got interested, ho hum.....the rest of the book was great! "
— Jayne, 5/30/2011 -
" Audio Book. Myron Bolitar is asked to protect the new WNBA star Brenda. He knew Brenda's father from some the days when Myron played. Myron ends up trying to find Brenda's mother. It turns out her mother was killed along time ago by her aunt. She was "
— Jake, 5/6/2011 -
" Harlan Coben and his endless retellings of the lost and abandoned child tale. "
— Rebecca, 4/30/2011 -
" Myron Bolitar #5; a good series. "
— valpal, 4/22/2011 -
" This one annoyed me. Not to give it away, but reality was ignored even more than it usually is with these books. "
— Courtney, 4/16/2011 -
" This is the first book that shows Myron's vulneralbe side where he really cares about for a woman who has made many mistakes. He wants the American Dream. He's willing to forgive and work on a relationship that is on ground "
— Jill, 4/9/2011 -
" This is the 5th Myron Bolitar book I have read of the series and although not great literature, it is an exciting story which definitely holds your attention. I found this book to have something the others have lacked...Passion of emotion. <br/> "
— Elizabeth, 3/25/2011 -
" Full of twist and turns - read it in one day cos I couldn't put it down. And hubby loved it too! "
— Fiona, 3/24/2011 -
" Wasn't the best of the series, or the worst (well, there's no "worst" that's coming to mind)..... liked it, but didn't love it. In reality, though, I have never met a Harlan Coben book that I didn't enjoy, so I will now move on to the next Myron book in the series! "
— Courtney, 3/12/2011 -
" Het is een thriller maar heel fijn en toch ontspannend te lezen "
— Marry, 3/1/2011 -
" 5th book in a series starring Myron Bolitar, x-college basketball star turned sports agent. Harlan Coben is a easy to read author with suspense, humor, and unique characters. "
— Joe, 2/9/2011 -
" A good book, but honestly, I expected of the ending to be more than it actually was. "
— Liat, 1/16/2011 -
" Just can't get enough of Myron and Win. Coben is a god! "
— Abby, 1/7/2011 -
" Easily the best book of the Myron Bolitar series to this point. An easy and captivating read, which builds on the relationships and characters that readers have come to know so well over time. It is the first time you start to think that Myron is growing up. "
— Joe, 1/4/2011 -
" My favourite Myron Bolitar book so far "
— Curlyhair, 12/20/2010
About Harlan Coben
Harlan Coben is a #1 New York Times bestselling author and one of the world’s leading storytellers. His suspense novels are published in forty-five languages and have been number one bestsellers in more than a dozen countries, with seventy-five million books in print worldwide. His Myron Bolitar series has earned the Edgar, Shamus, and Anthony Awards, and many of his books have been developed into Netflix series, including his adaptation of The Stranger, headlined by Richard Armitage, and The Woods.
About Jonathan Marosz
Jonathan Marosz has narrated dozens of audiobooks throughout his career, including numerous titles by bestselling authors David Baldacci, Harlan Coben, and Tony Hillerman. He is a veteran stage performer with regional and national stage credits ranging from works by Shakespeare to modern day.