Harlan Coben is easily one of the most popular thriller and mystery authors. Featuring stories involving murders, cold cases, and mysterious accidents, Coben is known for having multiple twists in his stories and for keeping his readers immersed from cover to cover. Recently, Coben’s stories have been adapted to movies and miniseries in a five-year contract with Netflix.
Now, Fool Me Once is heading to Netflix worldwide on January 1st, 2024. Fool Me Once is about a family that has been rocked to its core by two murders. A woman named Maya stares in shock as security camera footage shows her murdered husband at the same time as her niece and nephew hunt for answers involving their mothers murder that they believe could be connected.
It’s no surprise that this bingeworthy book is going to be a bingeworthy series. If you’ve devoured Coben’s backlist and are anticipating the show or need something to read once the credits roll on the finale, check out some of these stories that are sure to keep you immersed if you’re a fan of Harlan Coben!
Mystic River by Dennis Lehane
When they were children, three friends lives were changed forever when a strange car approached them. One boy got into the car in a moment that acted as a catalyst for the end of their friendship. Twenty-five years later, their lives couldn’t be any different Sean is a homicide detective, Jimmy is an ex-con, and Dave is trying to fight his inner demons. When Jimmy’s daughter is found murdered, Sean is assigned her case, causing him to butt heads with Jimmy. What the two don’t know is Dave is the one who came home the night Jimmy’s daughter died covered in blood.
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Perfectly Nice Neighbors by Kia Abdullah
Salma Khatun and her husband and son have just moved into a suburban development in hopes of a fresh start. For a Bangladeshi family, this seems like the perfect place for them until Salma spots a white neighbor named Tom Hutton ripping out the antiracism banner her son has put in their garden. To avoid confrontation, Salma puts the banner in their window, only for them to find the window smeared with paint. When Salma confronts Tom, racial and social tensions rise that prove one thing is certain – someone is going to get hurt.
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As the Wicked Watch by Tamron Hall
Crime reporter Jordan Manning is one step closer to her dream of being a national network anchor when she moves from Texas to Chicago. Once in Chicago, Jordan is called to cover the murders of Black women who were sexually assaulted and forgotten by the police. When a fifteen-year-old’s body is found, Jordan’s frustrations grow even further and she will stop at nothing to get answers to who is responsible and give these brutal slayings the coverage they deserve as a serial killer hunts Chicago.
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Locust Lane by Stephen Amidon
Emerson, Massachusetts is an affluent suburb whose residents are shocked to find a woman has been found dead in their peaceful town. The death of Eden Perry results in an investigation into the three teenagers who were with her the night of her death. The suspects include the sweet Hannah, popular Jack, and the outsider Christopher. With the investigation becomes even more complicated when each teens parents will go to any lengths to protect their child.
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The Dry by Jane Harper
Federal Agent Aaron Falk is returning to his hometown for the first time in twenty years for the funeral of his best friend, Luke. The last Aaron saw of his hometown, he was accused of murder and Luke was his alibi, which saved Aaron from being found guilty. Now, someone out there knows the truth and with Luke dead, Aaron wonders if he’s next.
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The Intern by Michele Campbell
Just when Madison Rivera lands an internship working for Judge Kathryn Conroy, her brother, Danny, is arrested. Against her better judgement, Madison keeps this information from Judge Conroy even though she is the judge assigned to Danny’s case. When Danny goes missing, a dangerous cat and mouse game ensues as Madison finds herself questioning who Judge Conroy really is.
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And Now She’s Gone by Rachel Howzell Hall
It’s up to Grayson Sykes to find Isabel Lincoln after she’s reported missing, but Grayson is apprehensive about finding Isabel. Grayson realizes that it’s possible Isabel is just simply a woman who does not want to be found the more she learns about the woman and the secrets she’s been hiding.
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Take Your Breath Away by Linwood Barclay
Andrew Mason’s wife, Brie, disappeared on a fishing trip years ago and the police believed Andy was the one responsible. Now, six years later, Andy has his life back together until a woman who looks a lot like Brie shows up and their old house screaming “Where is my house? What Happened to my house?” Now, the woman is gone, and the police are even more curious. Was this Brie? Could she still be alive?
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Her Every Fear by Peter Swanson
Kate has been experiencing panic attacks since her ex-boyfriend kidnapped her and she almost died. When Kate’s distant cousin, Corbin, suggests the two swap apartments, Kate is happy to give up London and go stay in Boston for a while. Soon after Kate’s arrival, one of Corbin’s neighbors is found brutally murdered and another neighbor, Alan, tells Kate that he saw Corbin come and go from the murdered neighbors apartment. Corbin has denied he even knew the woman. When Kate begins to find Corbin is hiding things from her and she finds mysterious items in his apartment, she wonders if he could be a cold-blooded killer.
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