Author: Harlan Coben
Genre: Suspense
Type: Mass Market Paperback
Pages: 368
Series: Myron Bolitar #3
Source: Local Public Library
Publisher: Dell
First Published: 1996
Opening Lines: "Just behave." "Me?" Myron said. "I'm always a delight."
Book Description from GoodReads: In novels that crackle with wit and suspense, Harlan Coben has created one of the most fascinating heroes in suspense fiction: the wisecracking, tenderhearted sports agent Myron Bolitar. In this gripping third novel in the acclaimed series, Myron must confront a past that is dead and buried—and more dangerous than ever before.
The home is top-notch New Jersey suburban. The living room is Martha Stewart. The basement is Legos—and blood. The signs of a violent struggle. For Myron Bolitar, the disappearance of a man he once competed against is bringing back memories—of the sport he and Greg Downing had both played and the woman they both loved. Now, among the stars, the wannabes, the gamblers, and the groupies, Myron is embarking upon the strange ride of a sports hero gone wrong that just may lead to certain death. Namely, his own.
The home is top-notch New Jersey suburban. The living room is Martha Stewart. The basement is Legos—and blood. The signs of a violent struggle. For Myron Bolitar, the disappearance of a man he once competed against is bringing back memories—of the sport he and Greg Downing had both played and the woman they both loved. Now, among the stars, the wannabes, the gamblers, and the groupies, Myron is embarking upon the strange ride of a sports hero gone wrong that just may lead to certain death. Namely, his own.
My Rating: 3 stars
My Review: The Myron Bolitar series is one of my favourites, but I had originally started it in the middle of the series. To help clear up some of Bolitar's earlier exploits, I've been leisurely re-reading the series from the beginning. I love this series because Coben gives readers a solid mystery but it's the banter between Myron, Win and Esperanza that keep me coming back. Snappy dialogue gets me every time.
This was a good addition to the series but not my favourite. I liked getting background info on a pivotal part of Myron's past but felt that the banter just wasn't up to par. The mystery was good, if a little convoluted at times, but various elements come to a head resulting in a satisfying ending.
Overall, it was fun to read a book that was written in the 1990's. I enjoyed being brought back to that decade with mentions of the older electronics, TV shows, celebs etc. I'm eager to read the next book in the series to see how things pan out with this book's ominous ending.
Overall, it was fun to read a book that was written in the 1990's. I enjoyed being brought back to that decade with mentions of the older electronics, TV shows, celebs etc. I'm eager to read the next book in the series to see how things pan out with this book's ominous ending.
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