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Run Away Paperback – November 12, 2019
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A perfect family is shattered when their daughter goes missing in this "brilliantly executed" New York Times bestselling thriller from a "master storyteller" (Providence Sunday Journal).
You've lost your daughter. She's addicted to drugs and to an abusive boyfriend. And she's made it clear that she doesn't want to be found.
Then, by chance, you see her playing guitar in Central Park. But she's not the girl you remember. This woman is living on the edge, frightened, and clearly in trouble.
You don't stop to think. You approach her, beg her to come home.
She runs. And you do the only thing a parent can do: you follow her into a dark and dangerous world you never knew existed. Before you know it, both your family and your life are on the line. And in order to protect your daughter from the evils of that world, you must face them head on.
- Print length416 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherGrand Central Publishing
- Publication dateNovember 12, 2019
- Dimensions5.35 x 1.35 x 8.05 inches
- ISBN-101538748444
- ISBN-13978-1538748442
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A family is shattered when their daughter goes missing, and they must navigate a dangerous world to find her.Amazon editors say...
I'm all in on Coban's thriller about a family torn apart and a parent who will go to any length to save their child.
Seira Wilson, Amazon EditorPopular highlight
The richer and denser the memory of an event—for example, during moments when you are terrified—the longer you perceive that event lasted.619 Kindle readers highlighted thisPopular highlight
God, grant me the SERENITY to accept the things I cannot change, The COURAGE to change the things I can, The WISDOM to know the difference.522 Kindle readers highlighted thisPopular highlight
LOVE YOUR PARENTS. WE ARE SO BUSY GROWING UP, WE OFTEN FORGET THEY ARE GROWING OLD.460 Kindle readers highlighted this
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Read more from the New York Times #1 bestselling author Harlan Coben | A gripping thriller in which Wilde follows a tip that may finally reveal the truth behind his abandonment—only to end up in the sights of a ruthless killer. | "The crafty Coben knows how to weave a compelling story with intriguing characters, and Wilde is one of his best" (Associated Press). | A thrilling story that shows what happens when a dead man's secrets fall into the hands of vigilante antihero - drawing him down a dangerous road. |
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"Brilliantly executed...might be the best book Harlan Coben has ever written. For such a master storyteller, that's a high bar indeed but one Coben effortlessly crests...[Run Away] features an effortlessness and fluidity that define everything great storytelling should be. A fantastic read and early contender for the best thriller of 2019."―Providence Sunday Journal
"Harlan Coben is a master at taking what seems to be an ordinary family and exposing the facade and secrets that are buried just below the surface. With Run Away, his writing and storytelling are firing on all cylinders and the seemingly straightforward tale takes a sharp turn when it's least expected. The narrative continues to navigate that twisty mountainous road until the shocking conclusion."―Associated Press
"One major bombshell awaits in the last few paragraphs. It's a secret so major that it will leave readers wondering how they would handle it long after they put the book down."―USA Today
"[A] greased-lightning domestic thriller."―Kirkus Reviews
"[A] bombshell-laden thriller...the sheer amount of jaw-dropping plot twists is impressive...the breakneck pacing and audaciously intricate story line will have readers on the edge of their seats."―Publishers Weekly
"A twisty, edge-of-your-seat thriller...to say more would ruin the sheer genius of...an absolutely brilliant, taut thriller that begs to be read in one sitting."―Library Journal (starred review)
"The modern master of the hook and twist."―Dan Brown
"Coben never, ever lets you down -- but this one is really special."―Lee Child
"Solid Coben, with clever plotting and dead-on
character sketches."―Booklist
"Coben serves up characters and plot turns that are startlingly inventive. All of this keeps the book springing fast ones on the reader down to the last word."―Toronto Star
"The world needs to discover Harlan Coben. He's smart, he's funny and he has something to say."―Michael Connelly
"I'm a huge Harlan Coben fan, and I just finished Run Away--maybe my all-time favorite of his! In addition to the incredible twists and surprises that he is famous for, the book is a powerful and emotional portrait of a father's anguish at losing his daughter, and the limitless lengths that parents will go in order to save their child from danger. Impossible to put down!"―S. A. Lelchuk, Entertainment Weekly
"This page turner reminded me of the Saturday matinee movie serials with each chapter leaving you breathless at the conclusion...RUN AWAY is a pip." ―David Rothenburg, WBAI Radio
"Another Coben classic -- you'll tear through it -- and wish it could last."―George Stephanopoulos, Good Morning America
"What you will find in RUN AWAY as things progress and conclude would be more than enough to keep you reading and entertained throughout, but you will get even more than you might reasonably expect."―Bookreporter
"Coben's work is full of the unexpected...easily moves back and forth between heart-breaking and heart-pounding."―CrimeReads
"Fans of Coben--and there are many--will not be disappointed...RUN AWAY is a gripping, edge-of-your-seat thriller with many twists and turns."―Booktrib.com
"Being a master, Coben knows how to hook readers from the opening line...readers are lucky to go along for the ride."―New Jersey Star Ledger
"Run Away by Harlan Coben proves once again he is a master storyteller...exciting and riveting. Readers will be unable to put the book down."―Crimespree Magazine
"When it comes to misdirection and catching readers off guard, no one's better than Harlan Coben, who continues to land unexpected twists and shocking reveals. Fast-paced and helplessly entertaining, Run Away is everything his readers have come to expect and then some."―The Real Book Spy
"Run Away is a novel you should plan to read from start to finish, because there is absolutely no convenient place to stop reading. Once you're in, you're there for the duration."―Winnipeg Free Press
"Coben is a masterful storyteller who switches smoothly between sets of characters, keeping the reader engaged and intrigued. Even the secondary characters are interesting and believable. Like an old-fashioned Agatha Christie, Coben's book challenges the reader to figure out what's going on. But the action also ratchets up the suspense with some scenes of violence."―New York Journal of Books
"Coben is particularly adroit at documenting the heartbeat of a longtime marriage."―NJ.com
"Yet another fantastic thriller from the master."―Bookstr.com
"Run Away confirms one of the world's finest thriller writers is at the very top of his game."―Peter James
"Wonderful . . . yet another winner."―Richard Osman
"Few of Harlan Coben's thrillers are anything less than gripping, but every now and again he writes one that exceeds his own high standards. Run Away is one."―The Times Online
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Product details
- Publisher : Grand Central Publishing; Reprint edition (November 12, 2019)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 416 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1538748444
- ISBN-13 : 978-1538748442
- Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
- Dimensions : 5.35 x 1.35 x 8.05 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #110,114 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #1,231 in Domestic Thrillers (Books)
- #2,963 in Murder Thrillers
- #10,132 in Suspense Thrillers
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About the author
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With over 80 million books in print worldwide, Harlan Coben is the #1 New York Times author of thirty five novels including WIN, THE BOY FROM THE WOODS, RUN AWAY, FOOL ME ONCE, TELL NO ONE and the renowned Myron Bolitar series. His books are published in 46 languages around the globe.
Harlan is the creator and executive producer of several Netflix television dramas including FOOL ME ONCE, STAY CLOSE, THE STRANGER, SAFE, THE FIVE, THE INNOCENT and THE WOODS. He is also the creator and executive producer of the Prime Video series Harlan Coben’s SHELTER, based on his young adult books featuring Mickey Bolitar. Harlan was the showrunner and executive producer for two French TV mini-series, UNE CHANCE DE TROP (NO SECOND CHANCE) and JUST UN REGARD (JUST ONE LOOK). KEINE ZWEIT CHANCE, also based on Harlan’s novel, aired in Germany on Sat1.
Harlan’s novel TELL NO ONE (NE LE DIS A PERSONNE) was turned into the renowned French film, directed by Guillaume Canet and starring Francois Cluzet. The movie was the top box office foreign-language film of the year in the USA, won the Lumiere (French Golden Globe) for best picture and was nominated for nine Cesars (French Oscar) and won four, including best actor, best director and best music.
Winner of the Edgar Award, Shamus Award and Anthony Award – the first author to win all three – international bestselling author Harlan Coben’s critically-acclaimed novels have been called “ingenious” (New York Times), “poignant and insightful” (Los Angeles Times), “consistently entertaining” (Houston Chronicle), “superb” (Chicago Tribune) and “must reading” (Philadelphia Inquirer).
In his first books, Coben immersed himself in the exploits of sports agent Myron Bolitar. Critics loved the series, saying, “You race to turn pages…both suspenseful and often surprisingly funny” (People). After seven books Coben wanted to try something different. “I came up with a great idea that simply would not work for Myron,” says Coben. The result was the critically acclaimed New York Times bestseller TELL NO ONE, which became the most decorated thriller of the year. Two books later, Bookspan, recognizing Coben’s broad international appeal, named NO SECOND CHANCE its first ever International Book of the Month in 2003 – the Main Selection in 15 different countries.
Harlan was the first writer in more than a decade to be invited to write fiction for the NEW YORK TIMES op-ed page. His Father’s Day short story, THE KEY TO MY FATHER, appeared June 15, 2003. His essays and columns have appeared in many top publications including the New York Times, Parade Magazine and Bloomberg Views.
Harlan has received an eclectic variety of honors from all over the world. In Paris, he was awarded the prestigious Vermeil Medal of Honor for contributions to culture and society by the Mayor of Paris. He has won the El Premio del Novela Negra RBA in Spain, the Grand Prix de Lectrices in France, and the CWA/ITV3 Bestseller Dagger for favorite crime novelist in England. On the other end of the spectrum, Little League Baseball inducted Harlan into their Hall of Excellence in 2013, and Harlan is also a member of the New England Basketball Hall of Fame from his playing days at Amherst College.
Harlan was born in Newark, New Jersey. He still lives in New Jersey with his wife, Anne Armstrong-Coben MD, a pediatrician, and their four children.
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Customers find the plot engaging, compelling, and true. They also describe the book as an easy, quick read with a fast paced story. Readers find the characters interesting and multi-faceted. However, some find the entertainment value disappointing, monotonous, and lack the excitement of a new author. Opinions are mixed on the pacing, with some finding it fast and others slow. Readership also has mixed feelings about the engagingness, with others finding it hard to put down and others finding the story unbelievable and hard to follow.
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Customers find the plot engaging, intricate, suspenseful, and nail-biting. They also say the book keeps them guessing and is exciting. Readers also mention the book is heart wrenching, with great background and twists and turns.
"This book will keep you guessing. Definitely one of the best books I have read in a long time." Read more
"...MOST IMPRTANTLY: Harlan Coben books are always fun and exciting and money well spent...." Read more
"This book had me hooked from page one. Great story telling… twists… and a great ending. Tremendous read and highly recommend!!!" Read more
"...That's not to say there is no drama, but there is a good, engaging story line." Read more
Customers find the characters interesting and multi-faceted. They also say the author knows how to portray a loving father.
"...Good plot, great banter, interesting mystery, likeable and genuine characters...." Read more
"...the stand alone novels, there is the similar suspense, interesting character development and plot twists...." Read more
"...The character development, like always, is top-notch. I felt like I knew Simon and could feel his emotions...." Read more
"...While fairly plot-driven, yes, this book is also character driven in enough ways to satisfy readers like me...." Read more
Customers find the book easy to read, well written, and fast-paced. They also mention that the story keeps moving.
"...His books usually take place in Jersey and/or NY, they are fast-paced reads usually about some guy on a quest to figure out some personal..." Read more
"...The book is an easy read and entertaining; though on the dark side. The characters, as developed, interesting.What I found negative?..." Read more
"The was a fast and easy book to read. I don't know that it was one of his best books, but still very good...." Read more
"The book was fast paced starting from the beginning to the end. Drugs, DNA, a cult, and family are some of the themes along with murder...." Read more
Customers find the book awesome, well-developed, and riveting. They also say it's suspenseful and a master at mysteries.
"...Still, Coben did a great job...." Read more
"...This book is no exception, rather, it is a fine example of Coben's abilities...." Read more
"...Coben is a master at mysteries. I'm looking forward to reading another soon." Read more
"I finished this book in less than 24 hours! As usual, Coben doesn’t disappoint...." Read more
Customers find the book witty, interesting, and fun to read. They also mention that the characters and language are seductive.
"...Good plot, great banter, interesting mystery, likeable and genuine characters...." Read more
"...But as serious and occasionally dark as the plot lines get, Coben always injects humor, usually through fabulous and snappy dialogue...." Read more
"...The prose is fast and fun, the dialogue real and somewhat sarcastic...." Read more
"Always have liked Harlen Coben. Miss his cynical wit, like in his earlier books. But still good righting." Read more
Customers are mixed about the engagingness of the book. Some find it hard to put down and easy to follow, while others say it's too unbelievable and convoluted.
"I found it a bit confusing at the beginning, as I was getting into the story, only to find the next chapter appeared to be the beginning of an..." Read more
"...I read in in 1 day because it was so hard to put down...." Read more
"...I felt the story was convoluted, that he was trying too hard to be clever, and I felt myself wanting to edit entire sections...." Read more
"So many twists and turns in this book, yet easy to follow. Too many good guys get hurt or killed which was frustrating, but at the end, necessary...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the pacing of the book. Some mention it's fast paced and moves well, while others say it'd be better suited for TV.
"...I am amazed at how quickly, efficiently and completely Coben can introduce a character, tell you all you need to know about that character and get..." Read more
"This is a fast moving and very complicated book. It's one of those can't put down books. The characters are complex and interesting...." Read more
"Slow start but good twist. Definitely recommended for those who enjoy murder mystery novels with a cliff hanger style ending.Enjoy." Read more
"The was a fast and easy book to read. I don't know that it was one of his best books, but still very good...." Read more
Customers find the book disappointing, repetitive, and corny. They also say it's not one of Harlan's better stories, and hard to maintain interest. Readers also mention that the author spends too much time agonizing over the character.
"...which the book is centered on, to be somewhat repetitious and sometimes a bit corny.All in all, Mr. Coben has done well." Read more
"...said I have always been a fan of Coben and this book almost disappointed in the first half...." Read more
"...But this was so disappointing, I trudged through it like cold wet snow. It took me 2 or 3 months to finish it...." Read more
"...Lots of stops and starts, picking up and putting down for later and taking longer than my usual one or two days to finish...." Read more
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Granted, this may not be a book you’ll want to read 100 times ( are there people who do that with mysteries? Not shaming, just don’t get it). The good news is; you don’t have to because Coben consistently writes a new book every single year, unlike some of the other greats. Gillian Flynn, I’m looking at you (but in a constructive criticism kind of way). He is like the Cal Ripken of crime fiction ( Dear Mr. Coben, please feel free to use that as your new motto.).
And, yeah, I don’t think this is his best ever. It’s still better than 97% of any crime/thriller book published this year.
You may not like the politics of some of the characters but they are referenced in only about three sentences in the entirety of the book. And this is FICTION. The really mild comments that some readers objected to are made by a make believe person cuz, again: fiction.
MOST IMPRTANTLY: Harlan Coben books are always fun and exciting and money well spent.
To put it another way, I read about 450 books a year ( not as weird as it sounds), most of them mysteries. I am a devoted fan of the biggies: Tana French, Nicci French, Michael Robotham, Kate Atkinson, Denise Mina, Jeffery Deaver, Lisa Unger, Laura Lippman and so on. Even so, each of them have written at least one book that left me disapointed. In 20 years of reading Coben’s every word, I have never been anything but delighted. He is the ONLY author I automatically pre-order because he always delivers.
Shipping was quick.
RUN AWAY is Coben’s newest book and it does NOT disappoint. Simon’s daughter, Paige (we love the book already, right?), lives with her abusive boyfriend, is addicted to drugs, and doesn’t want any help. When Simon spots her playing music in Central Park for money, she notices him and she runs. As a parent, Simon is hellbent on finding her and keeping her safe, no matter what it costs him...and it will cost him.
If you know Coben, you know that he does not write a slow-burn. This story hits the floor running within the first few pages. If you want a book that will keep you up all night turning pages, this is it. If you want a book where the characters morph into real people in front of your eyes, this is it. The character development, like always, is top-notch. I felt like I knew Simon and could feel his emotions. There are parts of every character that you can relate to in some way, shape, or form. Coben weaves together multiple storylines into one perfect plot and ending. There is one aspect to this plot that I think most people will find totally relatable. I mean, it’s today’s biggest fad, but with implications. (You’re curious, right?)
If you take no other advice from me ever, at least take this: read this book. RUN AWAY is my top read of the year and unless Coben were to somehow publish another book this year, it will stay as my top for 2019.
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