About Harlan Coben
Harlan Coben is an American bestselling thriller author born to a Jewish family in Newark, New Jersey, on January 4, 1962. Harlan attended Amherst College and majored in political science. After graduating, he worked for his father in a company in the travel industry. Harlan is married to Anne Armstrong-Coben, a pediatrician, and has four children. Harlan has over 50 million books printed to his name and published in 40 languages worldwide. One of the most decorated authors of all time, Harlan was the first writer to win all the three awards: Edgar Award, Shamus Award and Anthony Award. In addition, his works have earned titles such as “ingenious” (New York Times) and “superb” (Chicago Tribune). He has also had the opportunity to write for the New York Times op-ed p
Publication Order of Myron Bolitar Books
12 books in seriesPublication Order
- Deal Breaker(1995)
- Drop Shot(1996)
- Fade Away(1996)
- Back Spin(1997)
- One False Move(1998)
- The Final Detail(1999)
- Darkest Fear(2000)
- Promise Me(2006)
- Long Lost(2009)
- Live Wire(2011)
- Home(2016)
- Think Twice(2024)
Publication Order of Mickey Bolitar Books
3 books in seriesPublication Order
- Shelter(2011)
- Seconds Away(2012)
- Found(2014)
Publication Order of Windsor Horne Lockwood III Books
1 books in seriesPublication Order
- Win(2021)
Publication Order of Detective Kierce Books
2 books in seriesPublication Order
- Fool Me Once(2016)
- Nobody's Fool(2025)
Publication Order of Wilde Books
2 books in seriesPublication Order
- The Boy from the Woods / Wild(2020)
- The Match(2022)
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
17 books in seriesPublication Order
- Play Dead(1990)
- Miracle Cure(1991)
- Tell No One(2001)
- Gone for Good(2002)
- No Second Chance(2003)
- Just One Look(2004)
- The Innocent(2005)
- The Woods(2007)
- Hold Tight(2008)
- Caught(2010)
- Stay Close(2012)
- Six Years(2013)
- Missing You(2014)
- The Stranger(2015)
- Don't Let Go(2017)
Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas
1 books in seriesPublication Order
- A Simple Philosophy(1998)
Publication Order of Picture Books
1 books in seriesPublication Order
- The Magical Fantastical Fridge(2016)
Publication Order of Anthologies
8 books in seriesPublication Order
- Malice Domestic 7(1998)
- Opening Shots, Vol. II(2001)
- Death Do Us Part(2006)
- Pulp Fiction: The Crimefighters(2006)
- The Best American Mystery Stories 2011(2011)
- Suspense Magazine April 2012(2012)
- The Mystery Writers of America Cookbook: Wickedly Good Meals and Desserts to Die For(2015)
- Birds of Prey: The Harlan Coben Challenge(2022)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Harlan Coben?
Harlan Coben is a bestselling author known for 9 book series. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide with compelling characters and intricate plots.
What is the best Harlan Coben book series to start with?
We recommend starting with Publication Order of Myron Bolitar Books as it is one of the most popular and longest-running series by this author.
How many books has Harlan Coben written?
Harlan Coben has written over 47 books across 9 different series, making them one of the most prolific authors in their genre.