Find all the books, read about the author, and more. It has a distinct hard boiled noir feel to it and put me in mind of a modern iteration of raymond chandler and dashiell hammett. The woods 2007 at a summer camp twenty years ago, the sister of paul copeland allegedly died at the hands of a serial killer. Harlan attended amherst college and majored in political science. Deal breaker on imdb columbia aquires sic movie rights to harlan coben s myron bolitar novels. The myron bolitar series of thrillers are written by harlan coben with a series protagonist of the same name. Even though i seriously avoid any sportrelated books like the plague, i found myself loving deal breaker to pieces. A stunning thriller from the sunday times bestselling author of six years. In addition to the myron bolitar series deal breaker, drop shot, fade away, back spin. But when christian gets a phone call from a former girlfriend, a woman who everyone, including the police, believes is dead, the deal starts to go sour. Myron bolitar is the fictional character created by author harlan coben. I recently discovered coben with one false move, which was so good i promptly picked up the rest of the series. The myron bolitar series debuted with deal breaker 1995 and currently has 11 novels through home 2016.
Jun 25, 2009 buy deal breaker by coben, harlan isbn. Coben, famous for his various standalone novels and plot twists, also has the popular recurring character myron bolitar, who is the lead character in various coben novels. It has stood the test of time partly because the central character sports agent myron bolitar does not rely on the use of technology for solving the crimes in which he gets involved and also because i had not really noticed the references to some of the u. So is christian steele, a rookie quarterback and myrons prized client. Deal breaker book johnson county library bibliocommons. The main characters of this mystery, fiction story are myron bolitar, esperanza diaz. Hes a bit odd, but thats the way some leading thriller agents are sometimes.
The first myron bolitar novel ebook written by harlan coben. Sports agent and sometime investigator myron bolitar is poised on the edge of the big time. I recently discovered a new myron bolitar book is on its way, in september 2016, which has me feeling stoked, since i always like this series. I met harlan coben at an author event at the county library and hes very lively and funny. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The narrative is immersive, and the welldrawn characters and twisting plotting are. The debut of myron bolitar, a hotheaded, tenderhearted sports agent and one of the most fascinating and complex heroes in suspense fiction, deal breaker is a pageturning classic from edgar awardwinner and master storyteller harlan coben. These are my own personal top five highlights in harlan cobens career so far. But he knows that will soon change when the nfls number one draft pick, christian steele, signs a contract with his agency. He lives in new jersey with his wife, daughter, and two sons. Bolitar is an investigator, sports agent and former professional basketball player. Also by harlan play dead miracle cure deal breaker darkest. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read deal breaker. Deal breaker book hamilton public library bibliocommons.
Deal breaker, drop shot, fade away, back spin, one false move, the final detail, darkest fear by harlan coben. One of the most engaging heroes in mystery fiction. Myron is a great lead character, and win is the perfect sociopathic sidekick. Steele, fresh out of reston university, stands to become the highest paid rookie in nfl history and is looking to sign a lucrative deal. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Harlan coben books in order of reading books in order. The first myron bolitar novel mass market paperback september 25, 2012. In addition to the myron bolitar series deal breaker, drop shot, fade away, back spin, one false move, the final detail. A spinoff young adult book series featuring myrons nephew mickey bolitar was created in 2011 with the release of shelter. Sports agent myron bolitar is poised on the edge of the big time.
Ive been thinking about how long its been since i read a book in the myron bolitar series, since ive been sticking to coben s stand alone novels for the time being. It has stood the test of time partly because the central character sports agent. Read deal breaker by harlan coben available from rakuten kobo. May 01, 1995 deal breaker by harlan coben is a 2006 delacorte press publication. Ive been thinking about how long its been since i read a book in the myron bolitar series, since ive been sticking to cobens stand alone novels for the time being.
Deal breaker by harlan coben the book addicted girl. But when steel gets a phone call from a former girlfriend, the deal starts to go sour. The narrative is immersive, and the welldrawn characters and twisting plotting are stellar. Harlan coben introduces a new character and cast of supporting characters in dealbreaker.
Deal breaker, drop shot, fade away, back spin, one. It is a modern mystery novel set in new york and new jersey. Deal breaker book omaha public library bibliocommons. I started with the woods, and went on to the promise, and when i read the promise i had to start at the beginning. His books are published in 43 languages around the globe. In the opening chapter of deal breaker by harlan coben, sports agent myron bolitar meets with otto burke and larry hanson. In this first book in the myron bolitar series, sports agent myron bolitar is about to get a big break when his client. In a nutshell, the novels harlan coben has written fall into. Myron decided to try one of his patented silvertongued icebreakers. Myron bolitar series deal breaker, drop shot, fade away, back spin, one false move, and others, mickey bolitar series shelter and seconds away and standalone such as play dead and miracle cure his first and second, respectively, among others.
Deal breaker ebook by harlan coben 9780307483638 rakuten kobo. Deal breaker is a 1995 thriller novel by harlan coben and is the first of the novels that feature myron bolitar. Also by harlan play dead miracle cure deal breaker darkest fear. Pdf deal breaker book by harlan coben free download 339. The first myron bolitar novel mass market paperback. Buy deal breaker myron bolitar 01 by coben, harlan isbn. Deal breaker book hennepin county library bibliocommons. Harlan coben is an american bestselling thriller author born to a jewish family in newark, new jersey, on january 4, 1962. Sports agents, quarterbacks football, fiction, football players, myron bolitar. Among his novels are two series, each involving the same protagonist set in and around new york. Steele, fresh out of reston university, stands to become the highest paid rookie in nfl history and is looking to sign a lucrative deal with the titans, a new york city team. The plots of his novels often involve the resurfacing of unresolved or misinterpreted events in the past, murders, or fatal accidents and have multiple twists.
Chicago turabian humanities citation style guide coben, harlan, 1962, deal breaker. Myron is a 30something sports agent who doesnt represent a single high profile athletic star. In myrons first case, he must uncover the truth behind the reappearance of his star clients former girlfriend, a woman longbelieved to be dead, in order to save a big deal. Trying to unravel the truth about a familys tragedy, a. Harlan is married to anne armstrong coben, a pediatrician, and has four children. Bolitar has come to discuss the signing of his newest client, quarterback christian steele. I prefer his standalone works, such as tell no one and hold tight, but myron bolitar isnt too bad. Free download or read online deal breaker pdf epub book. Harlan coben born january 4, 1962 is an american writer of mystery novels and thrillers.
Even if you werent looking to read the harlan coben books in order, this one is the best place to start. I was fun trying to figure out the mystery along with the characters. I met harlan coben at an author event at the county library and. Pdf deal breaker book by harlan coben free download 339 pages.
This study guide consists of approximately 38 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of deal breaker. Deal breaker i have just started readinglistening to harlan coben this summer, and have been more than pleasantly surprised. I recently discovered a new myron bolitar book is on its way, in september 2016, which has me feeling stoked, since i. Harlan coben is the winner of the edgar, shamus, and anthony awards. Also by harlan play dead miracle cure deal breaker. The debut of myron bolitar, a hotheaded, tenderhearted sports agent and one of the most fascinating and complex heroes in suspense fiction, deal breaker.
Also by harlan coben play dead miracle cure deal breaker drop shot fade away back spin one false move the final detail darkest fear tell no one. For his books, harlan coben received several awards over the years and was nominated for several ones as well. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 339 pages and is available in hardcover format. Harlan coben s novel deal breaker centers around manhattan sports agent myron bolitar and his newest highprofile client, quarterback christian steele. Having just finished reading deal breaker, i am amazed to discover that it was first published almost 25 years ago in 1995.
Deal breaker by harlan coben is a 2006 delacorte press publication. After graduating, he worked for his father in a company in the travel industry. Deal breaker is the first book in the popular myron bolitar series written by harlan coben. Investigator and sports agent myron bolitar is poised on the edge of the bigtime. Harlan coben books in order of reading books in order books. The first edition of the novel was published in may 1st 1995, and was written by harlan coben. The first myron bolitar novel by harlan coben overview the debut of myron bolitar, a hotheaded, tenderhearted sports agent and one of the most fascinating and complex heroes in suspense fiction, deal breaker is a pageturning classic from edgar awardwinner and master storyteller harlan coben. Harlan coben sports agent myron bolitar is about to hit the bigtime representing rookie quarterback christian steele. Harlan cobens myron bolitar books in order novel suspects. A fast pace, exciting and twisting plot, hillarious wit, and intriguing characters make for a fantastic read. The final detail, one false move, back spin, the edgar award and shamus awardwinning fade away, drop shot, and deal breaker, which won an anthony award and received an edgar award nomination.