2007-08-22 A Typical Harlan Coben Novel

Harlan Coben continues to prove that he is one of the best thriller writers around at the moment. A page turner is a much used phrase but in this case it is really appropriate. The author's books are always so well structured and his character's well rounded. He is obviously comfortable with his style and ability and this transmits itself to the reader making the reading of his books sheer pleasure from start to finish. Coben has now got a string of best selling crime novels behind him and all I can say is that I hope he continues to write for many years to come. The author lives in New Jersey with his wife and four children.

Eleven long years ago, Julie Miller was found in the basement of her house in new jersey. She had been brutally strangled and all the evidence pointed to Ken Klein, who became the subject of an international manhunt, but he has not been seen since. Ken's brother, Will, has tried to get on with his life since his brother was accused. He now has a wonderful new girlfriend, Sheila and a good job with the homeless, something he cares about passionately.

When his ill mother reveals on her deathbed that she knows that ken is still alive, Will feels as if he has been kicked in the stomach by a mule. Shortly after the revelation Will's girlfriend Sheila disappears and he feels that his life is being torn apart again through something that is not is fault. Things only get worse when he finds out that Sheila is also wanted for a savage double murder that Will's life reaches its lowest point.

This book does border on being a little far fetched, but it is fiction after all and I found it an enjoyable read, as are all Harlan Coben's books.