Harlan Coben Books In Order (Full List) - Order To Read (2025)

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Harlan Coben has published 36 books. The first book was Play Dead in 1990. Here is a complete list of Harlan Coben books in order.

Last update: January 11, 2024

1. Play Dead (1990)

In Harlan Coben's gripping thriller "Play Dead", the mysterious disappearance of a sports agent uncovers a web of deceit, secrets, and dark alliances. As secrets come to light, a dangerous game of life and death unfolds. Will anyone truly play dead?

  • 📇 560 Pages
  • 📝 140,000 - 168,000 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 19 Hours Reading Time

2. Miracle Cure (1991)

Miracle Cure, penned by master storyteller Harlan Coben, is a gripping medical thriller that unleashes the dark secrets behind an experimental AIDS drug. With heart-pounding suspense and unpredictable twists, this page-turner will leave readers guessing until the very end.

  • 📇 528 Pages
  • 📝 132,000 - 158,400 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 18 Hours Reading Time

3. Deal Breaker (1995)

In Harlan Coben's captivating thriller "Deal Breaker," sports agent Myron Bolitar investigates a missing quarterback, suspicious deals, and deadly secrets that threaten both his client's career and his own well-being. A page-turning masterpiece of suspense and betrayal that will leave you guessing until the shocking truth is revealed.

  • 📇 400 Pages
  • 📝 100,000 - 120,000 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 13 Hours Reading Time

4. Drop Shot (1996)

In "Drop Shot" by Harlan Coben, detective Myron Bolitar is thrust into the dark and twisted world of professional tennis when one of its rising stars is found dead. As he uncovers shocking secrets, Bolitar must unravel the truth before it's game over.

  • 📇 368 Pages
  • 📝 92,000 - 110,400 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 12 Hours Reading Time

5. Fade Away (1996)

In Harlan Coben's thrilling novel "Fade Away," former basketball player turned detective Myron Bolitar is drawn back into the dangerous world of professional sports when a teammate's mysterious disappearance sparks a race against time to uncover long-buried secrets.

  • 📇 368 Pages
  • 📝 92,000 - 110,400 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 12 Hours Reading Time

6. Back Spin (1997)

In Harlan Coben's riveting novel, Back Spin, sports agent Myron Bolitar dives into the dark underbelly of professional golf, unearthing a sinister web of secrets, scandal, and murder. With skillful writing and heart-stopping twists, this gripping thriller will leave readers breathless.

  • 📇 352 Pages
  • 📝 88,000 - 105,600 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 12 Hours Reading Time

7. One False Move (1998)

In Harlan Coben's pulse-pounding thriller, "One False Move," secrets unravel as a young mother's past comes back to haunt her, jeopardizing everything she holds dear. With unexpected twists and relentless suspense, Coben keeps readers on the edge of their seats until the shocking finale.

  • 📇 400 Pages
  • 📝 100,000 - 120,000 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 13 Hours Reading Time

8. Final Detail (1999)

In Harlan Coben's "Final Detail," Detective Myron Bolitar is plunged into a web of deceit and scandal when an NBA player is found dead, and his own client becomes the prime suspect. Coben's masterful storytelling and gripping twists keep readers guessing until the last page.

  • 📇 384 Pages
  • 📝 96,000 - 115,200 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 13 Hours Reading Time

9. Darkest Fear (1999)

In Harlan Coben's gripping thriller, Darkest Fear, a sports agent's desperate search for his missing son unearths a dark secret that could shatter his world, leaving him no choice but to confront his darkest fears.

  • 📇 356 Pages
  • 📝 89,000 - 106,800 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 12 Hours Reading Time

10. Tell No One (2001)

In "Tell No One" by Harlan Coben, a man receives a mysterious email, seemingly from his deceased wife, and he plunges into a pulse-pounding search for the truth, with shocking revelations that threaten to unravel his world.

  • 📇 384 Pages
  • 📝 96,000 - 115,200 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 13 Hours Reading Time

11. Gone For Good (2002)

In Harlan Coben's gripping thriller Gone For Good, a man's past resurfaces when his brother's mysterious disappearance brings back painful memories and secrets that were meant to stay buried. A heart-pounding tale of deception and betrayal that will keep readers on the edge of their seats.

  • 📇 420 Pages
  • 📝 105,000 - 126,000 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 14 Hours Reading Time

12. No Second Chance (2003)

In "No Second Chance" by Harlan Coben, a mother's world is shattered when she wakes up in a hospital to discover her husband's murder and her daughter missing. With no memory of the events, she embarks on a gripping journey to uncover the truth and bring her daughter home.

  • 📇 433 Pages
  • 📝 108,250 - 129,900 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 14 Hours Reading Time

13. Just One Look (2004)

In "Just One Look" by Harlan Coben, a seemingly ordinary wife stumbles upon a long-kept secret that could destroy her family. As the mystery deepens, she embarks on a relentless quest for truth, unveiling shocking revelations in this gripping and suspenseful thriller.

  • 📇 528 Pages
  • 📝 132,000 - 158,400 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 18 Hours Reading Time

14. The Innocent (2005)

In Harlan Coben's gripping thriller, "The Innocent," a man's life takes a dark turn when a mysterious phone call, a shocking secret, and a murder ignite a relentless pursuit for the truth that will challenge everything he holds dear.

  • 📇 528 Pages
  • 📝 132,000 - 158,400 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 18 Hours Reading Time

15. Promise Me (2006)

In "Promise Me" by Harlan Coben, unyielding loyalty and intense determination merge as sports agent Myron Bolitar is plunged into a heart-wrenching investigation, demanding a promise that may shatter his world. A gripping thriller exploring the devastating power of secrets and the lengths we'd go to protect those we love.

  • 📇 480 Pages
  • 📝 120,000 - 144,000 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 16 Hours Reading Time

16. Hold Tight (2008)

Hold Tight by Harlan Coben is a gripping thriller that delves into the dark secrets of suburban life. When parents become desperate to protect their children, they unwittingly unravel a web of deception, danger, and shocking revelations. Can they save their families or will they pay the ultimate price?

  • 📇 488 Pages
  • 📝 122,000 - 146,400 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 16 Hours Reading Time

17. Long Lost (2009)

In Harlan Coben's gripping thriller, "Long Lost", a man's world is turned upside down when his former love mysteriously resurfaces after ten years, leading him on a perilous journey through secrets and danger.

  • 📇 422 Pages
  • 📝 105,500 - 126,600 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 14 Hours Reading Time

18. Caught (2010)

In "Caught" by Harlan Coben, a newspaper reporter investigates a missing cop turned suspected killer, unravelling a complex web of deception and endangering his own life. Breathless suspense and unexpected twists will keep readers on the edge of their seats.

  • 📇 384 Pages
  • 📝 96,000 - 115,200 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 13 Hours Reading Time

19. Live Wire (2011)

In Harlan Coben's exhilarating thriller Live Wire, Myron Bolitar, a former sports agent turned investigator, races against time to protect a girl with a dangerous secret, unravelling a web of deception, betrayal, and family secrets along the way.

  • 📇 448 Pages
  • 📝 112,000 - 134,400 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 15 Hours Reading Time

20. Shelter (2011)

In Harlan Coben's gripping thriller "Shelter," a young man who has been on the run for years finds himself caught up in a dangerous conspiracy when he tries to help a vulnerable young girl uncover the truth about her missing mother.

  • 📇 336 Pages
  • 📝 84,000 - 100,800 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 11 Hours Reading Time

21. Seconds Away (2012)

In Harlan Coben's gripping thriller "Seconds Away," teenager Mickey Bolitar investigates the suspicious death of his father's friend, unraveling a web of dark secrets and exposing a dangerous conspiracy that hits closer to home than he ever imagined.

  • 📇 368 Pages
  • 📝 92,000 - 110,400 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 12 Hours Reading Time

22. Stay Close (2012)

In "Stay Close" by Harlan Coben, secrets and mysteries lurk beneath the surface of seemingly ordinary lives in a tight-knit suburban community. As three unlikely individuals delve into their shared past, they must confront their darkest choices, risking everything to expose the truth.

  • 📇 464 Pages
  • 📝 116,000 - 139,200 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 15 Hours Reading Time

23. Six Years (2013)

In Harlan Coben's gripping thriller, "Six Years," Jake Fisher is plunged into a relentless search for a lost love. Unraveling a web of secrets, deceit, and danger, he must confront the shocking truth that could forever change his perception of the past.

  • 📇 449 Pages
  • 📝 112,250 - 134,700 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 15 Hours Reading Time

24. Found (2014)

In "Found" by Harlan Coben, a mysterious stranger claims to have intimate knowledge about a past secret, plunging private investigator, David Beck, into a gripping race against time to uncover the truth and protect his loved ones.

  • 📇 336 Pages
  • 📝 84,000 - 100,800 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 11 Hours Reading Time

25. Missing You (2014)

In Harlan Coben's thrilling novel "Missing You," a woman's search for her ex-boyfriend leads her down a dangerous path filled with secrets, lies, and a chilling revelation about her own past. A suspenseful page-turner that will leave you breathless till the very end.

  • 📇 410 Pages
  • 📝 102,500 - 123,000 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 14 Hours Reading Time

26. The Stranger (2015)

In "The Stranger" by Harlan Coben, a chilling mystery unravels as a stranger confronts Adam Price with a devastating secret about his wife. With shocking twists and intense suspense, Coben masterfully explores the depths of deception and the dangers lying within the people closest to us.

  • 📇 480 Pages
  • 📝 120,000 - 144,000 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 16 Hours Reading Time

27. Home (2016)

Harlan Coben's thrilling novel "Home" follows former sports agent Myron Bolitar as he delves into a high-profile murder case with roots in his own past, forcing him to confront devastating secrets and rescue those he holds dear.

  • 📇 480 Pages
  • 📝 120,000 - 144,000 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 16 Hours Reading Time

28. Magical Fantastical Fridge (2016)

In "Magical Fantastical Fridge," Harlan Coben takes readers on an enchanting journey as a young girl discovers a mysterious refrigerator that transports her to unimaginable worlds. With rich imagination and heartwarming storytelling, Coben crafts a delightful tale for all ages.

  • 📇 48 Pages
  • 📝 12,000 - 14,400 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 2 Hours Reading Time

29. Fool Me Once (2016)

In "Fool Me Once" by Harlan Coben, former special ops pilot Maya Stern Bursts struggles with grief and paranoia after her husband's murder. When she starts seeing his face on a nanny cam, she's caught in a web of deceit that uncovers shocking truths.

  • 📇 400 Pages
  • 📝 100,000 - 120,000 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 13 Hours Reading Time

30. Don't Let Go (2017)

In "Don't Let Go" by Harlan Coben, a gripping psychological thriller, a detective finds himself entangled in a decades-old mystery when his high school crush's death reemerges, challenging everything he thought he knew about their past.

  • 📇 416 Pages
  • 📝 104,000 - 124,800 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 14 Hours Reading Time

31. Run Away (2019)

Harlan Coben is back with a heart-pounding thriller, "Run Away." A father's relentless search for his drug-addicted daughter spirals into a network of dark secrets and shocking twists, leaving readers gripping the edge of their seats until the very last page.

  • 📇 416 Pages
  • 📝 104,000 - 124,800 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 14 Hours Reading Time

32. The Boy From The Woods (2020)

In the gripping thriller "The Boy From The Woods," Harlan Coben weaves a complex and suspenseful tale centered around the enigmatic Wilde, a man with a mysterious past who must uncover dark secrets and navigate the treacherous world of politics to solve a high-profile missing person case.

  • 📇 384 Pages
  • 📝 96,000 - 115,200 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 13 Hours Reading Time

33. The Boy From The Woods (2020)

In Harlan Coben's gripping thriller, "The Boy From The Woods," an enigmatic man with a mysterious past is drawn into the investigation of a missing girl, unveiling a web of secrets and a shocking truth that will leave readers breathless.

  • 📇 448 Pages
  • 📝 112,000 - 134,400 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 15 Hours Reading Time

34. Win (2021)

In Harlan Coben's gripping thriller, "Win," enigmatic and ultra-rich Windsor Horne Lockwood III, known as Win, takes center stage as he investigates a seemingly unsolvable murder while unearthing the secrets of his own mysterious past. Prepare for a heart-pounding ride of twists and turns in this thrilling page-turner.

  • 📇 544 Pages
  • 📝 136,000 - 163,200 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 18 Hours Reading Time

35. The Match (2022)

In Harlan Coben's gripping thriller, "The Match," a tennis prodigy's sudden disappearance unveils a twisted web of secrets and lies that threatens to tear apart the world of professional sports. As the truth unravels, no one is safe from the consequences.

  • 📇 400 Pages
  • 📝 100,000 - 120,000 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 13 Hours Reading Time

36. I Will Find You (2023)

In "I Will Find You" by Harlan Coben, a father's instincts ignite when his daughter disappears. As he delves into her secretive past, he uncovers shocking truths that challenge his understanding of those closest to him. A gripping thriller packed with unexpected twists.

  • 📇 336 Pages
  • 📝 84,000 - 100,800 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 11 Hours Reading Time
Harlan Coben Books In Order (Full List) - Order To Read (2025)

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In what order should you read Harlan Coben books? ›

Harlan Coben Books In Order
  • Deal Breaker (1995)
  • Drop Shot (1996)
  • Fade Away (1996)
  • Back Spin (1997)
  • One False Move (1998)
  • The Final Detail (1999)
  • Darkest Fear (2000)
  • Promise Me (2006)

What is the best Harlan Coben book to read first? ›

Deal Breaker

Coben's debut novel remains not only one of his best — it won the 1996 Anthony Award — but also the logical starting place for any Coben newbie.

How many Harlan Coben series are there? ›

All eight Harlan Coben series adaptations currently streaming and the new projects announced including Myron Bolitar. Harlan Coben is one of the most prolific writers of our time.

What is the best Harlan Coben series? ›

Do Agatha Christie books need to be read in order? ›

What is the best Agatha Christie book to start with? You can start chronologically, focus on a single series (such as Poirot), or just pick one of the books that seem interesting. While some stories share characters, they aren't as connected.

What order should you read once? ›

In chronological order of Felix's life, the books are Once, Then, After, Soon, Maybe, Now, and Always.

What is Harlan Coben's best selling novel? ›

Here's the description of I Will Find You. Five years ago, an innocent man began a life sentence for murdering his own son. Today he found out his son is still alive.

What is the 1st most read book in the world? ›

With over 5 billion copies sold and distributed, the Bible takes the top spot as the most read and widely distributed book in the world. It is considered the holy scripture of Christianity and is also revered by Judaism.

How do I know what book to read first? ›

If you do not know the various genres, or if you have no idea about what books you'd like, a good place to start is to think about the things that make you happy! If you have a favourite hobby, look for books about that activity.

What is Harlan Coben's new book called? ›

Author Harlan Coben on what inspired new book, "Think Twice" - CBS News. U.S.

What is the new series based on Harlan Coben? ›

Those include:
  • Missing You, 2025.
  • Fool Me Once, 1st January 2024.
  • Hold Tight, released April 2022.
  • Stay Close, released December 2021.
  • The Innocent, released April 2021.
  • The Stranger, released January 2020.
Apr 30, 2024

What religion is Harlan Coben? ›

Coben was born into a Jewish family in Newark, New Jersey, and was raised in Livingston, where he graduated from Livingston High School, with his childhood friend, future governor Chris Christie.

What is Harlan Coben's best movie? ›

In the meantime, these are the 10 best Harlan Coben book adaptations you can watch right now.
  • 8 Tell No One (2006)
  • 7 Safe (2018)
  • 6 The Stranger (2020)
  • 5 Shelter (2023)
  • 4 The Woods (2020)
  • 3 Fool Me Once (2024)
  • 2 Stay Close (2021)
  • 1 The Innocent (2021)
Jan 17, 2024

Who is the famous detective of Harlan Coben? ›

One of Coben's most beloved characters is Myron Bolitar. A lanky, self-deprecating, former NBA basketball star, Myron became a sports agent after a shattered knee ended his basketball career. His big heart and generous manner often lead to him playing detective for his clients who have problems that need solving.

What is the best thriller series on Netflix currently? ›

TV Thrillers
  • Money Heist.
  • Breaking Bad.
  • The Railway Men - The Untold Story Of Bhopal 1984.
  • Furies.
  • Squid Game.
  • Jamtara - Sabka Number Ayega.
  • Miss Night and Day.
  • Khakee: The Bihar Chapter.

Do the Robert Langdon books need to be read in order? ›

Angie slusser you dont have to, i didnt and its just like each book is a different adventure for robert langdon. I did like angels and demons the best. Adam Bender To set the record straight, Angels and Demons was published before the Da Vinci Code, but Da Vinci was the first one that was really popular.

In what order should the made series be read? ›

Made Books in Order
  1. The Sweetest Oblivion (2018)
  2. The Maddest Obsession (2019)
  3. The Darkest Temptation (2020)
  4. Dangerous (2016)
  5. Monster (2016)
  6. Trouble (2021)
  7. Made of Steel (2017)
  8. Forged in Flames (2017)

What order should I read Arthur C Clarke books? ›

Standalone Novels Book Covers
  • Against the Fall of Night. (1948)
  • Prelude to Space. (1950)
  • The Sands of Mars. (1951)
  • Islands in the Sky. (1952)
  • Childhood's End. (1953)
  • Earthlight. (1955)
  • City and the Stars. (1956)
  • The Deep Range. (1957)

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