NOW A NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIES!A secret destroys a man’s perfect life and sends him on a collision course with a deadly conspiracy in this shocking thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author Harlan Coben.The Stranger appears out of nowhere, perhaps in a bar, or a parking lot, or at the grocery store. Their identity is unknown. Their motives are unclear. Their information is undeniable. … Their information is undeniable. Then they whisper a few words in your ear and disappear, leaving you picking up the pieces of your shattered world…
Adam Price has a lot to lose: a comfortable marriage to a beautiful woman, two wonderful sons, and all the trappings of the American Dream: a big house, a good job, a seemingly perfect life.
Then he runs into the Stranger. When he learns a devastating secret about his wife, Corinne, he confronts her, and the mirage of perfection disappears as if it never existed at all. Soon Adam finds himself tangled in something far darker than even Corinne’s deception, and realizes that if he doesn’t make exactly the right moves, the conspiracy he’s stumbled into will not only ruin lives—it will end them.
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Harlan is the best at the hook and twist for sure. Brings real life situations and really makes you feel them. Great page turning fun
You can always count on Harlan Coben for a great read. This stand alone book is no exception. Adam Price has it all- wife, kids, career, home- until The Stranger reveals a secret that sets in motion a terrible chain of events. A great read that is also now a Netflix series!
Powerhouse suspense! Hadn’t read Coben for awhile. I ALMOST forgot how good he is! I like his standalone novels the best. Terrific plot. Stuff you don’t see coming. Even the minor characters are interesting. Full of action. Sad, but also uplifting ending. What more do you want in a thriller?
Really enjoyed it.
This was a pick in my book club. First book I have read of this author & hopefully not the last. Was a very good story with a unique ending that I didn’t anticipate.
Make a good movie. Recommend.
I read this back before I thought I had time to review books. This one still hangs with me about 4 years after reading it. If you haven’t read this one, make sure you check it out. Great storyline and it really made me think.
Another Coben winner Winner WINNER!!! You just can’t go wrong with Harlan Coben!!
Did not see that ending coming.
This is one of my favorite authors and he doesn’t disappoint this time either. The twists keep on coming even when you think the story is done.
Great characters, fast paced, keep me wanting more.
I enjoyed it. It was a can’t but down book it had things you did not expect to happen
3.5s. Okay, I know most people loved this book so my opinion is in the minority. Annndd, I want to be clear: I usually love Harlan Coben’s books! Obviously, you’ve figured out there’s a ‘but’ here (okay, a few ‘buts’) so… BUT, this one didn’t quite hit the spot for me. It was not bad, just definitely not my favorite. This is one of the very few times (like I can count on one hand few) that I preferred the movie over the book. First problem: I solved the mystery well before the main characters. It’s fun & quite gratifying when you solve the case right before the characters do, BUT it gets frustrating when you figure it out well before. Second problem: the ending was just not satisfactory to me, it was just too unrealistic. Yes, I know it’s fiction, so that may not be fair… it’s just one person’s opinion. I still found myself devouring this book and was totally absorbed until about 75% through so i do still recommend to thriller/mystery readers and Coben fans. So those are my reasons for the lower than normal rating for a Coben book!
good story line and a fascinating read
I like all of his books and this one was very good
Loved it!
Best Harlan Coben I’ve read.
A real page turner. Very suspenseful. His books usually are a very scary but enjoyable ride
I love all of Harlan Coban’s books. They never disappoint. This book was a little sadder than most of his, but still excellent.
Harlan Coben never disappoints, every book I have read keeps you going and guessing to the end.
This was a page turner! The plot twists kept me invested until the very end. Refreshingly unique story line.
Thoroughly enjoyed this book. Great plot with great twists and characters.