In this #1 New York Times bestselling thriller from Harlan Coben, a dead man’s secrets fall into the hands of a vigilante antihero—drawing him down a dangerous road.Over twenty years ago, the heiress Patricia Lockwood was abducted during a robbery of her family’s estate, then locked inside an isolated cabin for months. Patricia escaped, but so did her captors — and the items stolen from her … items stolen from her family were never recovered.
Until now. On the Upper West Side, a recluse is found murdered in his penthouse apartment, alongside two objects of note: a stolen Vermeer painting and a leather suitcase bearing the initials WHL3. For the first time in years, the authorities have a lead — not only on Patricia’s kidnapping, but also on another FBI cold case — with the suitcase and painting both pointing them toward one man.
Windsor Horne Lockwood III — or Win, as his few friends call him — doesn’t know how his suitcase and his family’s stolen painting ended up with a dead man. But his interest is piqued, especially when the FBI tells him that the man who kidnapped his cousin was also behind an act of domestic terrorism — and that the conspirators may still be at large. The two cases have baffled the FBI for decades, but Win has three things the FBI doesn’t: a personal connection to the case; an ungodly fortune; and his own unique brand of justice.
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‘Articulate!’
If you do not get the significance of this word, you’re not a Myron Bolitar aficionado. Explaining will take too long so I won’t.
Suffice to say I’m thrilled that Win finally has his own POV story. I’ve been waiting years!
Win is a charming, good looking and incredibly fit billionaire. His body is a lethal weapon. Sound too good to be true? Of course but we’re talking about Windsor Horne Lockwood III! (He’s also a privileged, arrogant narcissist with a penchant for violence.)
A recluse is murdered. Among his belongings is a painting belonging to Win’s family that was stolen 20+ years ago and monogrammed luggage with the initials WHL3.
Immediately Win becomes a suspect. Notoriously private, this investigation will shed light on some ugly family secrets.
Excellent!
I hope Win is the beginning of another series. If you haven’t read Coben’s Myron Bolitar series, (13 novels – yes, I’ve read them all) do yourself a favour. They’re all fun murder/mayhem reads and Win and Myron’s friendship sparkles.
More than twenty years ago, Windsor (Win) Lockwood’s first cousin, Patricia, was abducted during a robbery of her family’s estate. She was found five months later but her kidnappers were never identified or caught. When a recluse is found murdered in his penthouse apartment on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, they also find some of the stolen items from that robbery with his remains. Additionally, they find one of the two priceless pieces of art Win’s family had on loan at a university that was also part of a theft years earlier. One item in particular, however, points to Win who has no idea how it ended up in the home of a man who they later identify as a most wanted domestic terrorist from decades ago.
If you’re a fan of the Myron Bolitar series, you already know and probably love Win Lockwood as I do so I was elated when news of this book and series was announced. If you’re unfamiliar with this character or that series, it doesn’t matter as Win is presented perfectly to both audiences. He’s not changed and I loved learning more about his family and origins, even though there is still more to discover about this enigmatic character. The mystery was thorny and if all of these elements weren’t complicated enough, Win is also dealing with the consequences he created through his singular sense of justice in another situation. There are a lot of balls in the air to juggle but I didn’t have any problems keeping up or assimilating all of the clues.
The story far surpassed my expectations, which were high and the reason I delayed listening to the book. Speaking of listening, Steven Weber nails Win! If you have the option of getting the audio version, grab it because his performance was exceptional at every level. Yes, he’s one of my favorites, but still. Win isn’t your traditional hero or role model and I’ve often questioned why I find him so appealing. Maybe it’s his authenticity, loyalty to friend Myron Bolitar and fearlessness. Who knows but I’m a diehard fan and think you will be, too. And, the author’s signature twists (there were several) just made this a stellar reading/listening experience. I’m excited for what may come next in this series.
(Thanks to Brilliance Audio for my complimentary copy. All opinions are my own.)
I will read anything with Harlan Coben’s name on it!
Rousing
I found “Win” by author Harlan Coben to be bustling, thrilling, and intriguing. Windsor Horne Lockwood III, also known as Win, is a mega-rich, educated, pompous middle-aged guy who had a somewhat rough childhood in that he was weak and bullied. But, because of this, he vowed to become a martial arts expert and very knowledgeable about how to take care of himself. At first, Win comes across as arrogant, but he shows grit as the story moves along. I thought the narrator, Steven Weber, did an outstanding job and fit this character perfectly.
I love Harlan Coben & his character Win. The book seemed a little slow & too much focus on the wierd part of Win & not enough on the good side I liked. Win better as the friend of Myron Bolitar. Given that, I still liked the book
I couldn’t decide if I liked Win or not. Other than that, there were enough twist and turns to keep me interested and entertained. Good start to this new series.
Didn’t like the main character; he loved talking about his wealth and how he uses it to intimidate people and get what he wants. Not someone I would like under any circumstances.
Wasn’t as good as some of his other books,but still a good read. Was interesting on references to other books i read recently.
I love Harlan Coben but he let me down with this book. I forced myself to finish it, but it never got better.
Not the same old Win, and that was disappointing. He got clipped several times, unlike the character that I previously knew. And the outcome? Meh!
Harlan Corben is one of my top three favorite authors, however, this novel was disappointing.
Love Harlan Coban. Have managed to read most of his books, and Win is one of m favorite characters.
Was not expecting so many truth bombs from the protagonist. Expertly crafted story.
Win is a loathsome, elitist ,hypocrite. I wish that he had been beaten more badly. He could then taste his own medicine.
I liked the book. Hard to keep so many characters straight within each chapter. Then when a person or character came into play a few chapters later it was hard to keep their roll in the story straight.
I did not care for this book. It is more suitable to male readers who like ation and violence. I have loved his previous novels, but not this one.
I don’t think I have ever read a Harlan Coban book that I have not liked!
I read it all in one evening. I couldn’t put it down. Surprise ending that I hadn’t guessed. It has it all!
Recognizing that book reviews frequently reveal more about the reviewer than the book I admit that Coben’s “Win” was a page turner for me. The plot line and most characters were well developed; however, the narrator and main character was completely unlikable, unbelievable and basically a despicable human being. That fact made the book, for me, one that I could not recommend.
You never can predict how a Harley Coben novel will end. Love his writing style. Intelligence, wit and humor abound in his characters. Great plot with unpredictable surprises. I’m always looking for another one of his books to read. I hope we get more in the ‘Win’ series.