Think Twice by Harlan Coben

Myron Bolitar, Book 12

Synopsis: Former basketball star Myron Bolitar has barely restarted his agency for sports stars and celebrities when two federal agents walk into his office, asking for answers. Assuming they want to talk about the highly publicized Callister murders—of which he and Win know nothing, other than what’s been saturating the news lately—he’s stunned when, instead, they demand to know where Greg Downing is.

Greg, a former NBA player-turned-beloved-coach, was an old client of Myron’s, one of his very first. The reason for Myron’s surprise is simple: Greg Downing died three years ago.

But according to these federal agents, Greg is still alive—and somehow involved in the Callister case.

Before his death, Greg made some strange money moves, but nothing about his reappearance makes any sense. As Myron and Win investigate, they’re also surprised to uncover a seemingly related case where someone was murdered. Then another. And another. Is Greg alive? And if he is, where is he? And ultimately, are they looking for Greg? Or are they looking for a dangerously clever serial killer?

Review: It’s been a long time since I’ve read a Harlan Coben novel, and I couldn’t wait to discover this story.

Greg Downing died a few years ago. So how could his DNA have been found at a crime scene, under the victim’s fingernails? That’s the question that haunts Myron, Greg’s former agent and friend. Determined to find out what happened, and if Greg is still alive, our protagonist will investigate and discover an incredible story, far more complex than he thought. But that’s not all, because Myron is also going to expose himself to grave dangers, because this story is completely beyond him.

This was a very interesting novel that kept me on the edge of my seat throughout. I was curious to find out what had happened to Greg, and I have to say I was surprised because I wasn’t expecting it. The author pushes his characters around and the ending surprised me.

It was a good read.