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Harlan Coben – author review

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Harlan Coben writes mystery novels and thrillers. The stories are usually set in New Jersey and New York. His books have a lot of twists and turns so you definitely need to concentrate. The plot twists make the stories exciting and to be honest, stressful. They are great though!

He writes both individual novels and series. I have mostly read his individual novels. However, I did read one of his Myron Bolitar series which I thought was terrific. I intend to start at the beginning of that series and give it a read.

Myron Bolitar is a sports agent and former basketball player. He ends up investigating murders that his clients are involved in.

So, if you like exciting, stressful, edge of your seat twists and turns, Harlan Coben is your guy. Below is a list of his books. Enjoy!

Individual Novels

Play Dead
Miracle Cure
Tell No One
Gone for Good
No Second Chance
Just One Look
The Innocent
The Woods
Hold Tight
Caught
Stay Close
Six Years
Missing You
The Stranger

Myron Bolitar Series

Deal Breaker
Drop Shot
Fade Away
Back Spin
One False Move
The Final Detail
Darkest Fear
Promise Me
Long Lost
Live Wire

Mickey Bolitar series

Shelter
Seconds Away
Found

Jen

J.A. Jance

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This is another one of my favorite authors. Her full name is Judith Ann Jance and she writes mysteries and thrillers. I really enjoy her stories. She hooks you quickly and maintains a nice steady pace that keeps you engaged and interested. I find her characters very appealing and her material is different and original.

She writes four different series. One great thing about this author is that she has written a lot of books in each series. So, there is plenty of reading material if you like her work. She will also occasionally have character crossovers from one series to another, which I really enjoy.

J.P Beaumont series – He is a homicide detective in Seattle, Washington.

Until Proven Guilty
Injustice for All
Trial by Fury
Taking the Fifth
Improbable Cause
A More Perfect Union
Dismissed with Prejudice
Minor in Possession
Payment in Kind
Without Due Process
Failure to Appear
Lying in Wait
Name Withheld
Breach of Duty
Birds of Prey
Partner in Crime
Long Time Gone
Justice Denied
Fire and Ice
Betrayal of Trust
Ring in the Dead
Second Watch
Stand Down
Dance of the Bones

Ali Reynolds series – This series is set in Sedona, Arizona. Ali was previously a TV news journalist who was let go because they thought forty was too old for a TV newscaster. She ends up getting involved in solving crimes. This is actually my favorite of all of her series.

Edge of Evil
Web of Evil
Hand of Evil
Cruel Intent
Trial by Fire
Fatal Error
Left for Dead
Deadly Stakes
Moving Target
A Last Goodbye
Cold Betrayal
No Honor Among Thieves
Clawback

Joanna Brady series – This series is set in the dessert in Bisbee, Arizona. She becomes the Sheriff of Cochise County, Arizona. Joanna has a young daughter that she is raising alone since the death of her husband.

Desert Heat
Tombstone Courage
Shoot Don’t Shoot
Dead to Rights
Skeleton Canyon
Rattlesnake Crossing
Outlaw Mountain
Devil’s Claw
Paradise Lost
Partner in Crime
Exit Wounds
Dead Wrong
Damage Control
Fire and Ice
Judgement Call
The Old Blue Line
Remains of Innocence

Walker Family series – The Walker family are from Tucson, Arizona and have strong ties to the Tohono O’Odham Indian nation.

Hour of the Hunter
Kiss of the Bees
Day of the Dead
Queen of the Night

Hopefully one of these will appeal to you. This author is definitely worth your time. Enjoy!

Jen

Ken Follett

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Ken Follett is a Welsh novelist who has been writing since the early 1970’s. The research that obviously goes into his books is phenomenal. He writes fictional novels that are rich with history as well as a few thrillers.

His characters are incredibly easy to connect with. Even in his historical novels, that tend to be very intricate with many characters and story lines going on at the same time, the characters are easy to develop a relationship with. He is able to spin that magic where you become so involved with the characters that you feel like you are experiencing the same emotions they are.

He writes individual novels as well as sequels and series. They are equally wonderful. Several of his novels take place in the World War II era. His books are the kind that I like to read or listen to over and over. Sometimes, you just want to return to that place or visit the characters again.

If you are an avid reader, then you know how hard it is to choose a favorite author. If I had to choose one, he would be mine.

So, if you have never read his work, I really hope you give him a try. He is definitely worth it. Below is a list of his books. He has written books under other pen names that I have not included. Some of his earliest works may be hard to find because of how long ago they were written. His Pillars of the Earth series was made into a mini series for television.

Individual Novels

Amok: King of Legend
The Modigliani Scandal
The Mystery Hideout
The Power Twins
Paper Money
Capricorn One
Eye of the Needle
Under the Streets of Nice: The Bank Heist of the Century
Triple
The Key to Rebecca
The Man from St. Petersburg
On Wings of Eagles
Lie Down with Lions
Night Over Water
A Dangerous Fortune
Place Called Freedom
The Third Twin
The Hammer of Eden
Code to Zero
Jackdaws
Hornet Flight
Whiteout