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The Innocent: A Suspense Thriller Paperback – April 25, 2006
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The bestselling author and creator of the hit Netflix drama The Stranger takes readers on an electrifying ride in this thriller that peeks behind the white picket fences of suburbia—where one mistake can change your life forever.
One night, Matt Hunter innocently tried to break up a fight—and ended up a killer. Now, nine years later, he’s an ex-con who takes nothing for granted. His wife, Olivia, is pregnant, and the two of them are closing on their dream house. But all it will take is one shocking, inexplicable call from Olivia’s cell phone to shatter Matt’s life a second time...
- Print length528 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherDutton
- Publication dateApril 25, 2006
- Dimensions4.25 x 1.11 x 7.5 inches
- ISBN-10045121577X
- ISBN-13978-0451215772
- Lexile measure570L
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“What Coben does best is take readers into his characters’ hearts and minds. His protagonists are just common folks, minding their own business when—bam!—they are drawn into a terrifying world of sordid crimes and mayhem.”—USA Today
“A twist-filled triumph.”—Life
“Intriguing right up to the final chapter.”—Associated Press
“Coben does for thrillers what Hitchcock did for the movies.”—South Florida Sun-Sentinel
“Ranks as one of his most exciting.”—The Philadelphia Inquirer
“Modern suburbia unravels in this latest puzzler from Coben...Don’t make the mistake of not reading it!”—Library Journal
“Jaw-dropping plot twists...Fans of rose-tinted nightmares [will] gasp their way through Matt’s free fall, scared and happy as kids on a roller coaster.”—Kirkus Reviews
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- Publisher : Dutton; Reprint edition (April 25, 2006)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 528 pages
- ISBN-10 : 045121577X
- ISBN-13 : 978-0451215772
- Lexile measure : 570L
- Item Weight : 10.4 ounces
- Dimensions : 4.25 x 1.11 x 7.5 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #30,216 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #302 in Contemporary Literature & Fiction
- #1,122 in Murder Thrillers
- #3,765 in Suspense Thrillers
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About the author
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 book engaging and well-written. They appreciate the suspenseful plot twists and believable storylines. The characters are compelling and the writing is full of character buildup. Readers enjoy the mystery content and find it hard to put down. Opinions differ on the pace, with some finding it fast-paced and easy to follow, while others feel it takes too long to get interesting and is difficult to follow the timeline.
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Customers find the book engaging with a fast-paced plot. They appreciate the well-written story and intriguing characters. The book is described as an entertaining page-turner with twists that keep readers guessing until the end.
"...This novel is filled with all this and more. Great read with some surprising twists." Read more
"It was a good read, but I wish I had taken notes…it has a lot of twists and turns…that’s for sure!" Read more
"...Too many bad cops to seem realistic and too many coincidences. Entertaining but not at all realistic." Read more
"...Coben's writing style is lucid and easy to follow. His choice of verbiage seems to coincide with the vocabulary of the average reader...." Read more
Customers enjoy the suspenseful story with its many plot twists. They find the story engaging with crisp, believable storylines that move along at a nice pace. The book starts out with three different stories, and readers appreciate the author's ability to create action-packed thrillers with surprising endings.
"...This book was exceptional on answering questions and doubt you may feel as the story unfolds." Read more
"...This novel is filled with all this and more. Great read with some surprising twists." Read more
"Coben is the master of action packed thrillers...." Read more
"...is the third novel I have read by him and each book had a compelling plot. In the case of The Innocent, the story reminded me of a rockslide...." Read more
Customers enjoy the variety of characters in the book. They find the plot complex with compelling characters and unexpected twists. The writing is full of character development, details, and turns. The narrators are recognizable, though predictable.
"As expected of Coben, great character development. So many twists and turns, you will not figure out who did it till the end. Tough book to put done." Read more
"...If you want a powerful setting, strong themes, complex characters and lovely prose, you will have to look elsewhere...." Read more
"A complicated tale with many characters, some likable, some not that all comes together at the end. Kept me riveted and thinking. Totally loved it." Read more
"...At least this average reader. His character development is a little weak, in this novel but as the book goes on, you realize it was purposeful...." Read more
Customers enjoy the mystery content. They find the author an excellent storyteller and crime novelist. The book keeps them guessing with its twists and turns.
"Excellent mystery. Hard to put down. This is the first Coban book I have read. Will be sure to read more of his books." Read more
"...Conclusion Harlan Coben is an interesting writer. The Innocent is the third novel I have read by him and each book had a compelling plot...." Read more
"This is one of Harlan Coben’s better novels, but it is immensely convoluted. We begin with what appears to be a character-driven story...." Read more
"In my humble opinion, Harlan Coben is one of today's best mystery and thriller writers and stands above all of the rest...." Read more
Customers enjoy the book's interest. They find it engaging from start to finish with lots of twists and turns. The book stays focused and is difficult to put down.
"...Kept me riveted and thinking. Totally loved it." Read more
"...There is no unnecessary fluff used to take up space. The book stays focused and has its share of twists throughout. The ending is excellent, as well...." Read more
"This story was complicated but it keeps you engaged and it’s non-stop action...." Read more
"...It kept my interest from page one until the very end. I loved Matt right away...." Read more
Customers enjoy the book. They find it hard to put down and easy to read.
"Excellent mystery. Hard to put down. This is the first Coban book I have read. Will be sure to read more of his books." Read more
"This is a real page turner. It is very hard to put down. Coben creates intriguing characters with many suspenseful plot twists." Read more
"...just seem to fly off the page and the reading is enjoyable and effortless...." Read more
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Customers have different views on the book's pace. Some find it fast-paced and gripping, while others feel it drags on and is difficult to follow.
"...The pace is fast, there are some surprising twists (although I had many of them figured out), but I never did "warm up" to the characters...." Read more
"...This story was a little slow as the details played out. But it came together." Read more
"...His story lines are crisp, believable and they move along at a nice pace...." Read more
"...An extremely convoluted plot, so much so it was hard to keep up...." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2024I was hooked from the beginning. I cared about the main characters but had questions. This book was exceptional on answering questions and doubt you may feel as the story unfolds.
- Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2024Can one really ever bury a troubled past? Guilty or innocent, lives are changed with bad decisions and lies. This novel is filled with all this and more. Great read with some surprising twists.
- Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2024It was a good read, but I wish I had taken notes…it has a lot of twists and turns…that’s for sure!
- Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2024As expected of Coben, great character development. So many twists and turns, you will not figure out who did it till the end. Tough book to put done.
- Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2024Once you start reading it is hard to stop. Regardless of the improbability of the plot the protagonists, Matt and Olivia, keep you cheering for them and hoping for that happy ending. A good yarn.
- Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2024A little too contrived and convoluted. Too many bad cops to seem realistic and too many coincidences. Entertaining but not at all realistic.
- Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2024Coben is the master of action packed thrillers. A man sent to prison for an accident finds the life he has created with his beautiful wife shredded as they both become targets of a multiplicity of villains, miscreants and the misinformed. And it all starts with the suspicious death of a nun with breast implants!
- Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2024Excellent mystery. Hard to put down. This is the first Coban book I have read. Will be sure to read more of his books.
Top reviews from other countries
- Ann AdamsReviewed in Canada on August 13, 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars Harlen Coben does it again
Loved it, very suspenseful with unexpected twists and turns.
- Gillian FrostReviewed in the United Kingdom on September 17, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Great read once again he has excelled with his writing, brilliant story line with lot’s of twists
- Amazon CustomerReviewed in India on June 21, 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars Expectation fulfilled
yes, after Tell No One and Fool Me Once, I picked this one to experience the same thrill to be reiterated and I am not at all disappointed. Sometimes, overwhelmed by the number of characters in the plot but was able to connect as I progressed. The novel explores the dark sides of human nature and also gives a hope that we can overcome them if we try.
- Kindle CustomerReviewed in Australia on February 4, 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars so good
I love Harlan Coben books but I think this one was especially good I really enjoyed the twist and turns
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MassonReviewed in France on September 23, 2009
5.0 out of 5 stars Harlan Coben, le maitre du suspense
Encore une histoire pleine de suspense et de rebondissement. Harlan Coben et l'un des rares auteurs à pouvoir nous tenir en haleine jusqu'à la dernière page.
Les personnages sont attachants (on en connait déjà certains). Le héros, un ancien taulard, qui avait tué par accident un étudiant au cours d'une bagarre il y a 10 ans, a refait sa vie avec une femme qu'il adore, mais celle ci cache de lourds secrets. En parallèle, une bonne soeur aux faux seins est assasinée, mais heureusement Loren Muse mène l'enquête...
L'histoire sort un peu des lieux habituels (New York et New Jersey), on ira jusqu'à Vegas et on y rencontrera des strip teaseuses.
Comme d'habitude, un héros au grand coeur qui se bat par amour contre des méchants...