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It was only matter of time before Facebook and other electronic social media found their way into thrillers – as they do with Live Wire. For some years, Harlan Coben has been situated firmly at the top of the tree in the crime and thriller stakes, and each new outing consolidates his already enviable reputation. So far, there have been no missteps (not something every bestselling crime writer can claim), and Live Wire is another example of his command writing. Coben’s engaging protagonist Myron Bolivar is back in the thick of things again in this one. But the author has something special up his sleeve here for his beleaguered hero.
A Facebook posting sets out destructive claims about who the father of a child yet to be born. On the receiving end of the questionable revelations are ex-tennis champion Suzze T and her retired rock star partner Lex. Lex deserts his pregnant lover, and the distressed Suzze calls on private eye-cum-sports agent Myron Bolitar, hoping he can retrieve her relationship. More is, in fact, at stake – including, it seems, the life of the errant Lex. And Myron’s private life is in its customary jumbled state. He runs into his sister-in-law Kitty (married to a brother who has broken off contact with Myron) and the couple’s teenage son Micky. The boy rages at Myron, who he considers responsible for his parents’ estrangement. So Myron has multiple problems: sorting out the chaos caused by the unpleasant Facebook posting, saving the life of Lex and curing his own headaches over his warring relatives. From this busy premise, Live Wire goes off at a surprising tangent, with Myron even confronting an existential question: his own shifting identity.
Coben’s dialogue here fizzles like the best vintage crime fiction, and Myron remains one of the strongest characters in the genre. As always, the sense of place is crucial with the author: the settings here have a pungency that leaps off the page. But it’s the plotting that really grabs the interest – along with what we learn about Myron, which changes the face of this entertaining sequence of books decisively – and permanently. --Barry Forshaw --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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Pacy, packed with colourful characters, cracking dialogue and a suitably twisting plot, this is Coben at his best. (DAILY EXPRESS )
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21 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition
I've just finished this book today and wow! It sure is exciting! I've been reading these books for the past 7 or 8 years and loved each one (and have re-read several on numerous occasions), so when I read a new addition to the series it is like revisiting old friends. Although this touches on some very serious matters with regards to the Bolitar family and it's past (which is all revealed in this one) the sharp, witty dialogue is still there, the action is very fast paced (and thankfully isn't as over the top and unbelievable as Long Lost, which I felt made Myron out to be some kind of superhero) and the story is full of mystery and twists around every corner.
As well as a bit of a Bolitar history lesson we also get to meet Myron's nephew Mickey. I'm not going to give anything away but how many parts of storyline in this book finishes makes me wonder if this is the end for the Myron series, particularly as the next Harlan Coben book is a young adult novel starring Mickey Bolitar called Shelter (due out late 2011). So maybe the baton has been passed over to his nephew for the spotlight from now on? Time will tell.
I really enjoyed this book. It wasn't the best in the series and definitely isn't the worst but it is a thoroughly good read and if this does happen to be the last on in the series then so be it. I will definitely miss Win, Esparenza, El-Al, Big Cyndi and of course Myron but the way this book finishes is great and I would be happy with this ending if that was it. No doubt if Mickey Bolitar is the lead guy in Coben's books from now on then Myron will pop up from time to time and I can't wait to see how it all goes from here.
As well as a bit of a Bolitar history lesson we also get to meet Myron's nephew Mickey. I'm not going to give anything away but how many parts of storyline in this book finishes makes me wonder if this is the end for the Myron series, particularly as the next Harlan Coben book is a young adult novel starring Mickey Bolitar called Shelter (due out late 2011). So maybe the baton has been passed over to his nephew for the spotlight from now on? Time will tell.
I really enjoyed this book. It wasn't the best in the series and definitely isn't the worst but it is a thoroughly good read and if this does happen to be the last on in the series then so be it. I will definitely miss Win, Esparenza, El-Al, Big Cyndi and of course Myron but the way this book finishes is great and I would be happy with this ending if that was it. No doubt if Mickey Bolitar is the lead guy in Coben's books from now on then Myron will pop up from time to time and I can't wait to see how it all goes from here.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I started this book, and I did get the feeling that Coben "couldn't be bothered", so i put it down and read Shelter instead, then I made my way back to this one. And it seems because I did that, I liked it more.
Shelter does have a spoiler if you read it first, but it still doesn't take away from the guess work that is Coben's gift.
This book I did enjoy, and it really is Myron's most personal adventure yet. The sad part is that by the time you reach the end of the book, you feel that you are saying goodbye to the trio that is Myron, Win and Esperanza (which I thoroughly hope we aren't!). I know good characters can't "live" forever, but this books really does seem final, specially considering I read it after Shelter.
The story it's self is very good, and like I said, the guess work never gets old! I suppose it's just not the ending I would have hope would finish the Myron series.
Shelter does have a spoiler if you read it first, but it still doesn't take away from the guess work that is Coben's gift.
This book I did enjoy, and it really is Myron's most personal adventure yet. The sad part is that by the time you reach the end of the book, you feel that you are saying goodbye to the trio that is Myron, Win and Esperanza (which I thoroughly hope we aren't!). I know good characters can't "live" forever, but this books really does seem final, specially considering I read it after Shelter.
The story it's self is very good, and like I said, the guess work never gets old! I suppose it's just not the ending I would have hope would finish the Myron series.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Some books are more just for men than others. I found the testosterone filled masculinity, of `Live Wire' a rich for me. That doesn't mean it's not exciting, occasionally very funny and carefully plotted out.
There is an uneasy, jolting quality to `Live Wire' that makes for jumpy reading, nothing really flows, chaps being referred to by their unusual surnames names seem to break up the page with their awkwardness. `Crisp', `Ache', `Snow' as well as `Bolitar' just seem to jar.
I suppose that being more at home in England than the USA worked against my enjoyment. With a filmic feel, the action is hectic, impetuous and violent. Mylon has his sidekick Win, who really is remarkable; a James Bond type pal who exists to rescue Mylon from disaster, with panache, and cash. Other support acts are Big Cindi and the redoubtable Esperanza. The kind of friends to get you out of a tight spot.
Mickey, Mylon's nephew, who we first meet here, is set to feature in Harlan Coben's new young adult novel Shelter (Mickey Bolitar 1 Adult Cover). Interesting to see HC using a new skill.
The title is a clever pun, which I only got towards the end of the book.
There is an uneasy, jolting quality to `Live Wire' that makes for jumpy reading, nothing really flows, chaps being referred to by their unusual surnames names seem to break up the page with their awkwardness. `Crisp', `Ache', `Snow' as well as `Bolitar' just seem to jar.
I suppose that being more at home in England than the USA worked against my enjoyment. With a filmic feel, the action is hectic, impetuous and violent. Mylon has his sidekick Win, who really is remarkable; a James Bond type pal who exists to rescue Mylon from disaster, with panache, and cash. Other support acts are Big Cindi and the redoubtable Esperanza. The kind of friends to get you out of a tight spot.
Mickey, Mylon's nephew, who we first meet here, is set to feature in Harlan Coben's new young adult novel Shelter (Mickey Bolitar 1 Adult Cover). Interesting to see HC using a new skill.
The title is a clever pun, which I only got towards the end of the book.
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Live Wire
More of a spoof than a hard hitting novel. The characters were merely caricatures of themselves in previous novels. Read more
Published 1 month ago by zaheera
Live Wire by Harlan Coben
Very easy and enjoyable read. Like this author as you never quite know what the ending will be. Have read virtually all his books.
Published 1 month ago by Ellie Phant
entertaining read
I really enjoyed this book and as a big Harlan Coben fan I wasnt disappointed.
Very interesting to find out about the Bolitar family history. Read more
Very interesting to find out about the Bolitar family history. Read more
Published 1 month ago by toggi
A page-turner as always
I'm a big fan of Harlan Coben's detective stories. I'm always impatient to read the next one. I liked 'Live Wire' a lot though the ending is surprising and it kind of leaves a sort... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Carine
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This prob my 4 book by Coben. The story was alright but did seem to drag.
It was nowhere near as good as the other books that I have read. Read more
It was nowhere near as good as the other books that I have read. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Judek
Not quite the Live Wire this novel could be
I have read all the Coben books and I have to say I enjoy the stories featuring Myron Bolitar more than the author's stand-alone thrillers. Read more
Published 1 month ago by 1fcscout
a cracking good read
Found this novel both rather sad and yet revealing at the same time, especially with the involvement of his family. Read more
Published 2 months ago by happy stitcher
As an avid reader....
I have only just started to read this author and so far I am really impressed. I shall be reading all before too long.
Published 2 months ago by SusieQ
Another good yarn with favourite characters in fiction
I am very taken with the characters in this series and Harlan Coben has taken them all through various changes as the novels have progressed. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Brian Butterly
harlan coben
this book was a very enjoyable read right up to his usual standard. i am looking forward to his next book. i recomend that you take a chance and read harlan cobens books . Read more
Published 3 months ago by barry w ray
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