NOW A PRIME VIDEO SERIES from internationally bestselling author Harlan Coben
Mickey Bolitar's year can't get much worse. After witnessing his father's death and sending his mom to rehab, he's forced to live with his estranged uncle Myron and switch high schools.
A new school comes with new friends and new enemies, and lucky for Mickey, it also comes with a great new girlfriend, Ashley. For a while, it seems like Mickey's train-wreck of a life is finally improving - until Ashley vanishes without a trace. Unwilling to let another person walk out of his life, Mickey follows Ashley's trail into a seedy underworld that reveals that this seemingly sweet, shy girl isn't who she claimed to be. And neither was Mickey's father. Soon, Mickey learns about a conspiracy so shocking that it makes high school drama seem like a luxury - and leaves him questioning everything about the life he thought he knew.
First introduced to readers in Harlan Coben's adult novel, Live Wire, Mickey Bolitar is as quick-witted and clever as his uncle Myron, and eager to go to any length to save the people he cares about. With this series, Coben introduces an entirely new generation of fans to the masterful plotting and wry humor that have made him an award-winning, internationally bestselling, and beloved author.
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"Reeling from an unthinkable tragedy high school sophomore Mickey Bolitar attempts to put his fractured life back together all while dealing with the drama and angst associated with being the new kid. A series of odd circumstances take Mickey on a journey of discovery. His past, his present, and his inescapable future collide as he learns to follow his gut and trust his heart. Coben has written a true page turner that will have readers anxious to spend time with Mickey Bolitar and his quirky companions in future books."
— Cathy (4 out of 5 stars)
" A fast moving thriller with a few plot holes "
— Tim, 2/11/2014" An easy to read page turner. One of the best mystery books I've read in a while. Highly recommend for teens and adults alike. "
— Megan, 2/10/2014" Not as good as Mylton series. Written in same style but not as good. Here's hoping for a better sequel. "
— Andy, 2/4/2014" I wish this were toned down so that my 11 year old son could read it. I guess this is the 2nd in a series, but I thought it was pretty good as a stand alone book. "
— Kelle, 2/3/2014" Now I understand why my mom loves Harlan Coben so much! "
— Sydney, 1/30/2014" This book was excellent, it shows a basic storyline with continual suspense and mystery. A+ from me! "
— Cmarie6, 1/22/2014" This book was suspenseful. I would have given it a higher rating but it didn't have very good character developement of one of the main characters who the protanganist is trying to find the entire story. "
— Jenny, 1/12/2014" Good book for teen readers. Engaging with typical Coben humor. Solid story and writing makes this an easy book to recommend to my students. "
— Eileen, 1/2/2014" Great young adult book! Being a huge Coben fan, as an adult I loved it! "
— Lisa, 12/31/2013" It is his series for young adults! Not as gruesome as his adult series :-) "
— Kirsten, 12/23/2013" Harlan Coben, you don't disappoint. I've been sort of stuck in a book rut, so Shelter was a breath of fresh air. Thrilling and enjoyable and suspense-filled. I've never read a Myron Bolitar book, but I've been saying I'm going to. Solid 4.5/5 stars. "
— Rhi, 12/16/2013" I didn't realize this was a YA book until after I got it on my Kindle. It was still a good read, and will be interesting to see where this goes. "
— Shoehn, 11/4/2013" I liked everything about the book except the ending, which made no sense. It was as if the ending was taken from another book, or at least another time period, and yet I don't see many other people commenting on that, so I'm wondering if I missed something obvious. "
— Jonathan, 1/3/2013" loved it.....need more mr coben "
— Elizabeth, 12/12/2012" This was a riveting read. It was definitely a page turner and the author kept the suspense going at high speed. Mickey reminded me a lot of his Uncle Myron. Looking forward to reading more of Mickey's adventures. "
— Terry, 11/22/2012" Unbelievable, loved every single word of this book. "
— Kurt, 8/28/2012" Really liked the book, bit different from his Uncle, good basic story. Some twists and turns and leaves you wondering what is next. "
— Gael, 8/10/2012" Harlan Coben's YA novel did not disappoint! Loved the characters and decent plot. There was one scene that I thought was very unlikely (teens pretending to want a job in a shady environment)...but still a fun read. "
— Amber, 6/1/2012" this was an ok book. fairly quick paced. some parts seem a bit far getched but ok. "
— Afsana, 11/18/2011" Yeah, it's young adult fiction and I'm no longer a young adult, but it's by one of my fav writers so I'm excused, right? "
— Vickie, 11/2/2011" Excellent! Listened to it in my car and found myself wishing I could keep driving! Has a damn cliff hanger ending! Usually I don't care for sequels. But this time I'm really hoping for one! "
— Karen, 11/2/2011" Very exciting thriller from Coben. New kid in school. Dad is dead. Mom is a junky. He's a basketball star. Living with his uncle, who he doesn't know or like. New hot girlfriend suddenly vanishes.... "
— Kathy, 11/1/2011" Exciting read from a Harlan coben - an author who I had not read previously. Can't wait for the next installment from the Mickey Bolitar series. An easy read for high school students, adults will not be disappointed. "
— Glenda, 10/28/2011" Fantastic first shot at YA for Harlan!! You cannot go wrong when you read Harlan's books. <br/>There were def a few "Holy Crap" moments in this book. "
— Angie, 10/28/2011" Just not my kind of book. A little too high-adventure, and teen Mickey Bolitar seems way too grown up for his age. A good listen from Brilliance regular reader Nick Podehl, though. "
— Erica, 10/23/2011" Didn't know that the audience was teens, but found there was a connection to the Adult book Live Wire. Great Book ... twists that will keep you reading all the way to the last page! "
— Muirsjm, 10/20/2011" I listened to this book so not sure if that would make a difference on not, I found it entertaining. However, I am not sure that the YA audience will relate to it. The characters fit but the voice and vocabulary seems a little off to me. "
— Susan, 10/20/2011Harlan 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.
Nick Podehl is a professional voice actor. He has narrated numerous audiobooks, many of which have won prestigious awards, including fourteen AudioFile Earphones Awards. He currently lives and works around Grand Rapids, Michigan, with his wife.