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A Bit of Bolitar: An Exclusive Essay by Harlan Coben 
Beloved series character Myron Bolitar appears in a new short story included with Harlan Coben's latest thriller, The Innocent. In this Amazon.com exclusive essay, Coben shares his thoughts on Bolitar's return.
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Rated by buyers - I miss Myron
Over the years, I've become addicted to Coben and his sports agent hero, Myron. The Innocent does not feature Myron and subsequently does not live up to the level of other Coben books. While The Innocent is well written with lots of plot turns and surprises, the characters are not as interesting and dynamic as in the Myron novels. I will still recommend this book, but, If I was steering someone to Coben, there are better choices.
Ron Lealos author of Don't Mean Nuthin'
Rated by buyers - a well executed thriller but ... haven't I seen this all before?
'The Innocent' seems to classic Harlan Coben material. That is, it is a well crafted thriller with many plot twists and an almost incomprehensible ending. Yes, lots of murder and mayhem. Fine characterizations and silky smooth prose. But after gobbling down these 500 pages in no time I sense it was nothing more than empty calories. Although better written than most, it's a beach/travel sort of read. The book also feels like a derivative of almost every other paperback mystery found on supermarket shelves. After all, how many ways can you spin the "wife has a secret" shtick without it appearing contrived?
Bottom line: the words go down easy but you'll forget all about 'The Innocent' in no time. Enjoyable mystery without taxing the brain.
Rated by buyers - Book review of The innocentby Harlan Coban
This was my very first contact with the writing of Mr. Coban, and I started reading the prologue while walking from my mailbox, into the kitchen and on to my favorite chair without lifting my eyes from the pages. The book was fast paced, interesting and had a thousand quirks and turns. I felt sorry for the protaganist, wished him luck and was happy with the final outcome. It was a book I could not put down until I turned the final page.
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- GOOD TILL THE END
I was really into this book until the end. I get very annoyed when a book is exciting and suspenseful and then in the end beyond belief. My big question at the end was how did Sister Mary Rose know where the daughter was to contact her in the very first place. (I had guessed who she was early on.) Maybe I missed something along the way - I did go back to see if I had, but could find nothing.
I definitely enjoy Coben's style and wit. However, this is the second book I have read of his where the ending just didn't stack up to the overall book. However, I might try one more, as he is an entertaining writer.
Rated by buyers - A serious page turner
A thriller that grabs you from the beginning and doesn't disappoint. Characters and situations that are gripping and engaging. Not a classic by any means, but a good fun read if you are into thrillers.
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