The bestselling author and creator of the hit Netflix drama The Stranger delivers a twisted #1 New York Times bestseller about a man who—with the best of intentions—opens the wrong door…Reporter Wendy Tynes is making a name for herself, bringing down sexual offenders on nationally televised sting operations. But when social worker Dan Mercer walks into her trap, Wendy gets thrown into a story … Wendy gets thrown into a story more complicated than she could ever imagine.
Dan is tied to the disappearance of a seventeen-year-old New Jersey girl, and the shocking consequences will have Wendy doubting her instincts about the motives of the people around her, while confronting the true nature of guilt, grief, and her own capacity for forgiveness…
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I couldn’t put it down because I needed answers! He has a great way with words, making me laugh out loud even in serious scenes. Everything wrapped up well, and all my questions were answered.
This is a book that moves along with a surprising ending. Love this auyhor
Complicated who-done-it. Suspected part of the ending, but not nearly all of it. Always good to see Win.
The author’s distinctive voice and style immediately drew me into this complex, twisting story that kept me hooked and guessing to the final pages. The characterisation of both major and minor characters was superb, with compassionate and insightful detail that brought them to life within seconds.
As for the story, well it certainly covers some ground. An investigative reporter snares a suspected paedophile for her TV show and then questions whether she’s destroyed the life of an innocent man. Innocent or guilty? Exploring both sides of this question not only underpins and drives the story, it reveals what happens when a community discovers it may have misjudged one of its own.
And just when you think all the loose ends have been tied … there’s one more twist.
Excellent writing, storytelling and characterisation not only entertains, but lives long in the memory for dealing with a controversial issue in a compassionate, non-judgemental manner that offers some intriguing insights into human and community behaviour.
This was my first Harlan Coben novel and I look forward to reading many more.
Anything that Harlan Coban writes is good!
I loved this book, i couldn’t figure out who “the bad guy” was. I couldn’t put it down.
I am in love with Harlan Coben books. This is the first audiobook I’ve listened to by Coben and I am hooked! Whether you are absorbed in the audiobook, and e-book, or a paper version, you will not want to stop listening/reading.
This book has twists and turns. Just when you think you’ve figured it out, you come to a screeching halt and do a complete roundabout and find yourself racing down another track to the solution. The author does a great job of pulling you into the story, developing the characters, and making you invested in their lives.
I can’t wait for another Harlan Coben book! He is one of my favorite authors now! So glad a friend introduced me to his writing.
Kept me interested from beginning to end. Unpredictable and entertaining.
A thrilling page turner telling the story of a missing girl, a predator who may or may not have taken her, a tenacious reporter who will not give up, even at the cost of her own life.
I loved the book. Harlon Coben is great all of his books I have read have kept you guessing right to the end.
Great Read
I am a Harlan Coben fan and have liked all his books. Original storylines, easy to read and unpredictable.
Mr. Coben always delivers!
Great author! His books are always hard to put down. Keeps you guessing until the end.
Love anything by Harlan Coben. Great read.
Fantastic Harlan Coben
Love books by this writer. It’s always a “what is going on” as I read the book.
I haven’t read a ‘mystery-thriller’ for a long time and thoroughly enjoyed it.
Excellent read. Highly recommend.
A great read from Harlen Coben as usual.