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Harlan Coben (Author)
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Publication Date: 8 Jan 2009

Tia and Mike Baye never imagined they'd become the type of overprotective parents who spy on their kids. But their sixteen-year-old son Adam has been unusually distant lately, and after the suicide of his classmate Spencer, they can't help but worry. They install a sophisticated spy program on Adam's computer, and within days they are jolted by a message from an unknown correspondent addressed to their son: 'Just stay quiet and all safe.'

Meanwhile, browsing through an online memorial for Spencer, Betsy Hill is struck by a photo that appears to have been taken on the night of her son's death and he wasn't alone. She thinks it is Adam Baye standing just outside the camera's range, but when Adam goes missing, it soon becomes clear that something deep and sinister has infected their community...

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  • Paperback: 448 pages
  • Publisher: Orion; Reprint edition (8 Jan 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0752882937
  • ISBN-13: 978-0752882932
  • Product Dimensions: 13.2 x 19.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (66 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 90,754 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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"The undertow of savagery beneath the calm surface of suburban life is a theme that runs throughout Coben's dark, tautly structured thrillers, in which nothing is quite what it seems to be" (Christina Koning TIMES )<br /><br />'Excellent thriller from one of America's best popular novelists' (INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY )<br /><br />"zigzags between two chilling plots" (CANDIS )<br /><br />"the suspense keeps you hooked to the last word" (TELEGRAPH & ARGUS )<br /><br />"Coben dleivers yet another gripping read... addictive from the start... if you want dram, tension, tears and intrigue, this is the book to buy" (NEWSSHOPPER.CO.UK )<br /><br />"His thrillers come with the guarantee of a great read and a twist in the tale, and again he delivers the goods" (EVENING TELEGRAPH )<br /><br />"One of his finest stand alone novels" (GOOD BOOK GUIDE ) --Good Book Guide

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Imperfect page-turner 1 Jun 2009
By johnverp TOP 1000 REVIEWER
Format:Paperback
A professional couple uses spyware to spy on their son, Adam, who remains troubled by the recent suicide of his friend. Adam then goes missing and drug-world connections are implied . Another plot thread is provided by the couple's daughter who has a friend who was on the wrong side of an unfortunate remark by a teacher at their school.

This is a typical Coben novel which keeps you turning the pages because Coben is so good at withholding crucial bits of the story and keeping the tension tight. A lot of coincidences keep the story running, however, and I also felt that Coben's usual wit and insights were missing from his writing this time. There are a host of characters in the novel sometimes making it hard to keep up - all of them installed into the story-line, no doubt, to keep readers guessing about what really is going on.

In short, a pretty riveting read but one which didn't display all of the skills we know Coben has.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars A tense thriller... 7 Mar 2009
By LittleReader VINE™ VOICE
Format:Paperback
I do so enjoy a good Harlan Coben novel. It's that cheesiness and 'all American' feel coupled with a juicy plot that really holds my attention.
'Hold Tight' is well constructed and the pace is excellent. The story is multi-layered and though this could have been confusing with a less accomplished novelist, it works well in this instance.
Tense, a little bit grim at times and suspenseful - almost perfect...
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Not the book for new readers to start with 20 Jan 2009
By S. B. Kelly VINE™ VOICE
Format:Paperback
I was utterly gripped by the first few chapters as Mike and Tia desperately look for their missing son and a crazy man is abducting carefully-targeted women for torture and murder.

But then the pace becomes uneven and, while characterisation is never the great strength of Coben's books, all but the major characters here seem badly underwritten.

The different strands of plot are brought together in the last chapter in a way I can only describe as unconvincing and perfunctory.

He's written much better. New readers, don't start here.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Very poor, too many clichés 5 Jan 2011
By EduardLaw
Format:Paperback
The first Coben book I've read and a huge disappointment considering all the positive things I'd heard about his work. I found all of the characters totally unbelievable and some of the clichés were so painfully bad it made reading hard work. At points I had to put the book down after page upon page of meaningless drivel along the lines of "She loved her kids and she would have done anything for them [insert bland anecdote about when she was at college] she would die for her kids, she thought" *yawn*.

I also found the serial killer character completely ridiculous. His lack of development as a character was completely woeful. The story would have benefited from removing that thread entirely and saving us all 50 pages of our time.

I would strongly advise against reading this book.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars like crack cocaine.... 2 April 2010
By david
Format:Paperback
I bought this book after I heard somebody on the radio describe it as "like crack cocaine...". Having read it, I realise that this is actually more accurate than I first thought . It certainly is quite addictive, but also like cocaine it certainly isn't going to expand your mind. (DOI I have never taken crack cocaine.) Coben starts off with a note explaining that the technology he describes in the book is all real, and it is obvious he has spent some time researching all the different types of spyware available. However, he comes across like someone who does really doesn't "get" modern technology, and his descriptions of it in the story are pretty clunky. He reminds me of a lecturer I had years ago at uni who asked the class if we were "in-line with the internet". I wouldn't be surprised if early drafts of this book had words like "e-mail" in inverted commas. He also seems determined to include all the different technologies that he discovered, regardless of whether the plot calls for it. For example, the Lewistons watching their child via the camera on the laptop, for no apparent reason other than that they are able to.
Another reviewer has mentioned that the characters are 2 dimensional, but frankly I have been unable to identify a second dimension in any of them. The baddies are so bad they just about cackle and rub their hands together, whilst the goodies would never so much as break the speed limit. The main character, Mike Baye (who I picture looking like Mr Incredible out of The Incredibles), is a surgeon who also plays All American hockey (whatever that is), and not just a surgeon, but a transplant surgeon....and not just a transplant surgeon, but the best transplant surgeon in America. And his partner is the best cardiologist in America or something.... Read more ›
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Good fun 21 Aug 2009
By Boof TOP 500 REVIEWER VINE™ VOICE
Format:Audio CD
I listened to this on audiobook which was great fun while bombing up and down the M1 and the M4 in the last few days (traffic jams are so much less blood-boiling with a thriller to listen to).

I really enjoyed this. I must admit that some of the voices that the male reader acted were amusing - especially the 10 year old girls the female lawyer (I wouldn't like to meet her in a dark alley, sounding like that!). He also appeared to have a cold and hence Adam became Adamb etc. However, nasal congestion aside, I did find this a really entertaining book. It certainly had me wanting to listen to more and silently cursing having to go into meetings inbetween chapters.

There were enough twists to keep me guessing and a few plots running along side each other. I have read better Coben books in the past, hence not giving it 5 stars, but I would recommend to Coben or thriller / mystery fans.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Another page-turner
The author is a master at creating secret lives in its characters, and this novel is another gem. Secrets, coincidences, twists and turns in abundance, some familiar characters... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Avid reader
5.0 out of 5 stars HARLAN COBEN .Hold Tight
brilliant ,as his books always are.Iloved it .If you are undecided but enjoy a book that you cannot work out who did it ,or you know who did it but enjoy the chase ,you will enjoy... Read more
Published 3 months ago by susan bertram
1.0 out of 5 stars Instantly forgettable...
Gave up about halfway. Improbable, implausible, stilted. I could do better my self.....the old cliche......don't waste your time on this one....
Published 6 months ago by Mr Jungle
3.0 out of 5 stars Not quite hitting the mark
Having come from the quick-fire humour and characterisations of my first Coben read, The Final Detail, I was expecting great things. Read more
Published 7 months ago by James Smith
4.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining, without setting the world on fire
BLURB........ Tia and Mike Baye never imagined they'd spy on their kids. But their sixteen-year-old son Adam has been unusually distant lately, and after the suicide of his best... Read more
Published 8 months ago by col2910
4.0 out of 5 stars Another satisfying thriller from Coben
Another good book from Coben, it has all the trademarks we have come to love. Not his best in my opinion but a satisfying read.
Published 8 months ago by Vegar
4.0 out of 5 stars Great mystery!
I liked the story of the teenagers causing troubles and the parents hacking their son's computer to spy on him! It's really interesting what we can do with technology nowadays! Read more
Published 15 months ago by Laura82
3.0 out of 5 stars Good read
I had one day left on holiday and chose to read this as I knew it would be a quick and satisfying read.
I like Harlem coben's sories, they are interesting and uncomplicated.
Published 20 months ago by cross-chrissy
3.0 out of 5 stars Hold Tight
Not bad for a holiday read. Zipped along at pace with a few twists and turns along the way. Nicely tied up at the end.
Published 21 months ago by Don
3.0 out of 5 stars Slow start then good read
I started off this book and began to lose interest, there was something about it that I wasn't keen on. Read more
Published 23 months ago by JM
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