Kidnappers have snatched the teenage son of super-star golfer Linda Coldren and her husband, Jack, an aging pro, at the height of the U.S. Open. To help get the boy back, sports agent Myron Bolitar goes charging after clues and suspects from the Main Line mansions to a downtown cheaters' motel--and back in time to a U.S. Open twenty-three years ago, when Jack Coldren should have won, but didn't. Suddenly Myron finds him self surrounded by blue bloods, criminals, and liars. And as one family's darkest secrets explode into murder, Myron finds out just how rough this game can get.

Published
1997
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Myron Bolitar

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In a world where secrets don’t stay buried and justice wears many faces, the Myron Bolitar series carves out a space that’s as emotionally raw as it is relentlessly gripping. Beneath the sleek surface of sports agents and celebrity clients, former basketball star Myron Bolitar finds himself in the murky depths of crime, corruption, and moral gray zones—often against his better judgment. With each case, he’s not just solving mysteries; he’s navigating the fragile human connections that make every decision count.

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The heart of this bestselling crime thriller series isn’t just its plot twists—though those come fast and hard—but the people caught in their wake. Myron, loyal to a fault and shaped by past regrets, is the kind of protagonist who bleeds real, carrying the emotional weight of every life he touches. Beside him stands Win, a polished sociopath whose violent precision balances Myron’s empathy with bone-chilling efficiency. And then there’s Esperanza, whose strength and sarcasm cut through the tension like a knife.

Set against a backdrop that moves effortlessly between high-stakes glamour and gritty realism, this character-driven mystery series explores themes of trust, redemption, and what it truly means to do the right thing when the rules no longer apply. The writing is sharp, emotionally charged, and laced with Coben’s trademark blend of suspense and dark humor—ideal for readers who crave psychological thrillers with heart.

Whether you’re drawn to morally complex heroes or slow-burn crime fiction that keeps you guessing until the very last chapter, this long-running series delivers a compelling mix of pulse-pounding tension and genuine human drama. For those who believe thrillers should do more than entertain—they should make you feel—this is a journey worth taking.

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