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Summary: HE SHOOTS HE SCORES!
Review: Another installment in the Myron Bolitar series and another hit! I loved the idea that Myron was going to "suit up" again. The plot was great, it had me guessing at every step. Myson's humor is another added bonus, as is Win. Win is the perfect compliment to Myron. You just never know what he will do. I thought the last paragraph was so great! Bravo! There is nothing bad to say about this book, I just wish they were longer, I read them too fast!
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Summary: Whitty Dialogue!
Review: Being a fan of this writer for quite sometime needless to say I have enjoyed all of the 'COBEN' books-- that being said, I'd like to add that quite possibly, FADE AWAY might very well be my favorite story however. Loved the whitty dialogue! You should give it a try!
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Summary: Outstanding!
Review: Being an avid reader of mysteries, I am thrilled to find an author such as Coben to add to my list of must-reads. Thanks to Amazon.com's recommendation, I first read Fade Away, then scampered to the computer to order the rest of Coben's books. Even if you aren't a sports person, this book will be a joy to read and hard to put down. His characters are interesting and just neurotic enough to be believeable. The reader instantly likes both the hero, Myron, his best friend, the anti-hero, Win, as well as Myron's assistant and girl friend. The plot is intricate and you wonder if it will all be tied together at the end. This is one of the best mysteries I've read in a long time. Try it - you won't be disappointed!
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Summary: Very good
Review: Coben writes a skillfully plotted, entertaining hardboiled PI novel that falls just a little bit short of my favorites (Parker's Spenser, Block's Scudder, etc.) Our hero, Myron Bolitar, is a wisecracking sports agent who literally enters the world of the NBA to track down his team's missing star. He gets help along the way from an enigmatic tough guy "sidekick" and a spunky female assistant named Esperanza. Doesn't sound all that original, does it? But Coben pulls it off by making his characters interesting and human. The story is fast paced and has lots of twists and turns as Bolitar tries to find the missing star, tries to solve a related murder, and deal with the problems of his own past. Very entertaining, and like all great mystery novels, it leaves you wanting more Bolitar.
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Summary: The Best From The Best
Review: Fade Away is the best of a series that is by far the most entertaining mysteries available today. Harlan Coben has created characters that are full of life and humor and a plot that will cause your jaw to drop on more than one occasion. This book is so good that I read all the other M. Bolitar books within 14 days. They are all great. If you like mysteries, you will LOVE all of Harlan Coben's books. I cannot believe how few people are familar with these outstanding works. Mr. Coben is a real find and I hope he continues to write for a very long time.
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Summary: Loved it!
Review: Fade Away was one of the most pleasant suprises I have come across in a while. From a wonderfully dry Myron Bolitar to a cast of rather unique compatriots Harlan Coben has created the best detective series to hit the shelves in a long while. I purchased all of his other Myron Bolitar mysteries as well. A must read.
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Summary: HARLAN HAS DONE IT AGAIN!
Review: First and foremost, I do NOT consider myself a reader of mysteries, UNLESS of course, they are written by Harlan Coben. "Fade Away" is a wonderful example of what a writer can do with character development in a book series. With each book, we learn a little more about Myron Bolitar and what makes him tick - and we always like what we learn. This is the third of Coben's "Myron Bolitar" mysteries that I have read and each one just gets better. By now, I have learned to not try to figure out whodunnit before Myron does, because I will fail misrably. Coben tosses you red herrings like you were a performing seal at SeaWorld. And you will gobble each one up, with enthusiasm! Honestly, I resist the urge to read all of the Bolitar novels at once (even tho' I own them all). Coben's books are like Godiva Chocolates. You love them so much you just hate to gulp them down all at once.
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Summary: HARLAN HAS DONE IT AGAIN!
Review: First and foremost, I do NOT consider myself a reader of mysteries, UNLESS of course, they are written by Harlan Coben. "Fade Away" is a wonderful example of what a writer can do with character development in a book series. With each book, we learn a little more about Myron Bolitar and what makes him tick - and we always like what we learn. This is the third of Coben's "Myron Bolitar" mysteries that I have read and each one just gets better. By now, I have learned to not try to figure out whodunnit before Myron does, because I will fail misrably. Coben tosses you red herrings like you were a performing seal at SeaWorld. And you will gobble each one up, with enthusiasm! Honestly, I resist the urge to read all of the Bolitar novels at once (even tho' I own them all). Coben's books are like Godiva Chocolates. You love them so much you just hate to gulp them down all at once.
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Summary: Excellent
Review: If you like great mysteries, this is the author for you. All of his books are great. Coben has brand of wise-ass humor coupled with interesting plots make his books a breeze and a joy to read.
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Summary: Just Plain Enjoyable
Review: In this 3rd Myron Bolitar mystery, Myron finally realises his dream of playing NBA basketball, although the circumstances aren't exactly how he would have expected to gain the start. As with all of the Myron Bolitar books, the tone is light while the content is actually a little more serious. The interplay between Myron and Win, and Myron and Esperanza is always a highlight of these books, and certainly doesn't disappoint in this one.Myron is asked by the owner of the New Jersey Dragons to search for the missing star player, Greg Downing. Myron has a history with Downing, which plays a bit of a part with Myron being hired for the job. While searching for Downing, he can't let on to anyone that Downing is actually missing, making the job particularly difficult. His search uncovers numerous surprises, which threatens Myron's hard won acceptance of past failures. This is a fast-paced thriller that continues on what is a very entertaining series. It's better to have read the earlier books, if only to get a better idea of how the characters have come to depend on each other and why they put up with their behaviour. It's also worth reading the others because they're all just plain enjoyable reading.
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