Ex fashion model and successful business woman Laura Ayars' perfect world is shattered at a time which should have been the happiest of her life. On her honeymoon, her sports superstar husband goes for a swim - and never returns. But what has happened to David - can he really be dead? Whilst struggling to cope with her almost overwhelming grief, Laura is plagued by questions and doubts. Was it an accident? Or suicide? Or is it some terrible, ill-judged hoax? As events begin to unfold, Laura starts to question David's mysterious disappearance. She begins to uncover a conspiracy which reaches deep into the past, and is now slowly beginning to destroy everyone involved. Someone will do anything to keep Laura away from the awful truth - and she has no idea who she can trust . . .
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Keeps you in suspense until the final page (BIG ISSUE )
Compelling journey through a complex crime - take a deep breath - its a great ride. (BETTY BOOKMARK )
Slick, fast-paced drama - another page turner from the master of suspense, Harlan Coben (MY WEEKLY )
Coben tells you in the foreword to throw this book away if you haven't read his others, as it's his first novel. Don't listen to him. It's brilliant.
Compelling journey through a complex crime - take a deep breath - its a great ride. (BETTY BOOKMARK )
Slick, fast-paced drama - another page turner from the master of suspense, Harlan Coben (MY WEEKLY )
Coben tells you in the foreword to throw this book away if you haven't read his others, as it's his first novel. Don't listen to him. It's brilliant.
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A fast-moving, suspense-filled thriller from the No.1 bestselling author of LONG LOST.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I'll keep it brief, which is what I wish the book had been because I've wasted enough time on it already. It is a hopeless plot with flaws a million. Has anyone else noticed how everyone in a hurry 'sprinted' around, (even in a hospital).
42 of 46 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I thought I had read everything Harlan Coben had written, having enjoyed most of his output, although it is fair to say that the more recent novels had become more predictable, with obvious plot repeats from earlier novels, and few new ideas. Still, they were usually worth reading, until this.
This is the first book ever written by Coben, and it might just have been his last had he not improved - this is simply dreadful. Hackneyed phrasing, predictable, slow, laughable characterisation, and so many holes in the plot that I stopped noticing them. This is simply one of the worst books I have ever attempted to read - I lost patience about 200 pages in and skimmed the rest just to see if it improved - it didn't.
Had I not been on holiday and been a fan of some of Coben's books I wouldn't have bothered - do not waste your hard earned money on this cynical cash in.
I was so incensed at the way Coben was exploiting his fans by issuing this that I emailed him (from his website) asking why he had allowed this to be published. To his credit he responded, (by quoting 2 positive emails he had received) but completely ignored the point about cashing in on his status. Coben is now up there (down there??) with James Patterson as authors I avoid due to their disregard for their fans and their grubby pursuit of a quick buck
This is the first book ever written by Coben, and it might just have been his last had he not improved - this is simply dreadful. Hackneyed phrasing, predictable, slow, laughable characterisation, and so many holes in the plot that I stopped noticing them. This is simply one of the worst books I have ever attempted to read - I lost patience about 200 pages in and skimmed the rest just to see if it improved - it didn't.
Had I not been on holiday and been a fan of some of Coben's books I wouldn't have bothered - do not waste your hard earned money on this cynical cash in.
I was so incensed at the way Coben was exploiting his fans by issuing this that I emailed him (from his website) asking why he had allowed this to be published. To his credit he responded, (by quoting 2 positive emails he had received) but completely ignored the point about cashing in on his status. Coben is now up there (down there??) with James Patterson as authors I avoid due to their disregard for their fans and their grubby pursuit of a quick buck
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Stevo
Format:Kindle Edition
My wife bought me this as a present because I have read quite a few of his other novels. Having not bought it myself I didn't see any reviews so just got stuck straight into it. From the very beginning it was a struggle. It reads like it was written by a 13 year old girl. Amateurish prose, simplistic dialogue, totally unbelieveable characterisation. The reviews under the cover cannot be for this book - I just don't believe it and that is really disappointing. I am aware this is the first novel he wrote and he has put it out there in original form - my question is why?
He claims he hates writers who re-hash old stuff and put it out as new material - isn't that better than producing this drivel though? If the idea was to really air this work in it's original form as a fun kind of look back at how bad writing can be then fine - give the book away as a freebie on Kindle.
If you haven't bought this yet then my advice is don't. If you are really determined to put yourself through it then it will be on the shelves of all your local charity shops and you can pick it up for next to nothing, but seriously you should give it a miss.
He claims he hates writers who re-hash old stuff and put it out as new material - isn't that better than producing this drivel though? If the idea was to really air this work in it's original form as a fun kind of look back at how bad writing can be then fine - give the book away as a freebie on Kindle.
If you haven't bought this yet then my advice is don't. If you are really determined to put yourself through it then it will be on the shelves of all your local charity shops and you can pick it up for next to nothing, but seriously you should give it a miss.
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Different
1st Harlan Cohen book after hearing him on Steve Wright's show. Clever story, a little far fetched but couldn't put it down
Published 13 days ago by buyer123
2.0 out of 5 stars
One to avoid
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Ex fashion model and successful business woman Laura Ayars' perfect world is shattered at a time which should have been the happiest of her life. Read more
Ex fashion model and successful business woman Laura Ayars' perfect world is shattered at a time which should have been the happiest of her life. Read more
Published 1 month ago by col2910
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GOOD OLD HARLAN
OF all harlans books this one is my least favourite, cant quite put my finger on why, i think it has something to do with my lack of empathy for the missing man.....hmmmmm. Read more
Published 2 months ago by DENSTIX
5.0 out of 5 stars
Stand alone
I'm normally a Myron Bolitar fan so was not expecting to enjoy this one as much as I did. I am now converted to his stand alones.
Published 4 months ago by Amber
2.0 out of 5 stars
Irritatingly bad for a good author
So pleased to have finished this as it was frankly awful. I had it in audio book format so it was hard to skip forward which was a major temptation. Read more
Published 4 months ago by K. Nixon
5.0 out of 5 stars
good books
was not sure what to expect with this book, but this was a book i couldn't put down. loved it.
Published 4 months ago by Blue girl
1.0 out of 5 stars
absolute rubbish
This is unbelievably bad. Even Sun readers would put this in the bin. How on earth did this ever get published?
Published 5 months ago by dixie dean
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BRILLIANT!
This is was my first Harlan Coban book, and personally I thought the story line was brilliant!!I read this book in 3 days, couldnt put it down! Read more
Published 8 months ago by Hayles
3.0 out of 5 stars
Ok
Harlan Coben always provide the twists and this book is ok, not his greatest but provides an enjoyable read. It is a bit thin in terms of plot, and obvious but overall an ok read.
Published 8 months ago by Vegar
1.0 out of 5 stars
The Worst Book I have ever read
Warning - contains spoilers.
I love Harlen Coben's novels, especially his Myron Bolitar series and including his stand-alone novels, but this one is without a doubt the... Read more
I love Harlen Coben's novels, especially his Myron Bolitar series and including his stand-alone novels, but this one is without a doubt the... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Mark
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