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Win's family member is still missing so Myron and Win go back to the beginning and try to figure out what really happened. Home is an action-packed mystery thriller with a complex plot and some real emotions brought to the story.

Harlan Coben, master of the suburban thriller, has written another compelling and twist-filled tale with Fool Me Once . Two books later, Bookspan, recognizing Coben’s broad international appeal, named NO SECOND CHANCE its first ever International Book of the Month in 2003 – the Main Selection in 15 different countries. It has been five years since Live Wire, and now he is back with two boys which vanished some ten years ago. There were some references to past events and these may be explained in previous books in the series but I don't think I got lost or missed something because I didn't read an earlier book.Ten years ago, Rhys Baldwin, who is Win's nephew, and his best friend, Patrick Moore, were abducted from the Baldwin home. The addition of a personal connection to the case amped up the tension and I was so intrigued how such a close connection would impact Win’s involvement. I can try to talk my way out of this, perhaps offer them money to leave us be, but I don’t think that will work for three reasons. If you like great thrillers with strong plot and character development, too, definitely pick this one up!

years later, Win (a super rich, I’m not really sure what he does kind of guy) gets a tip and heads to London where he spots one of the boys.And, a tip Harlan Coben’s Home doesn’t require a bookmark as it is hard to put the book down once the spine is broken, as your hands will appear glued to the binding. This is the eleventh book in the series and while it could be read as a stand-alone novel, why would you want to do that? I was also pleased to see the whole gang was back, including Esperanza and Big Cindi, as well as Myron’s parents and the gang from the Mickey Bolitar series, which is pretty cool, and has me thinking about giving that series a try someday, although I’m not usually one for YA novels.

To look at him you'd never know Win's a sociopath - ready and willing to use all manner of weapons, martial arts, explosives, and other means of destruction when he deems it necessary. No part of this excerpt may be reproduced or reprinted without permission in writing from the publisher. As the story unfolds you see and feel the impact the kidnapping has had on the families (alcoholism, divorce, etc.Their sarcasm is absolutely perfect and no one better than me knows sarcasm (if you catch my drift). A decade ago, kidnappers grabbed two boys from wealthy families and demanded ransom, then went silent. If you are new to the series, go ahead and start with Deal Breaker and enjoy getting to know Myron, Win, Esperanza, and Big Cyndi. The mystery centers around Patrick, and what he may or may not know about his still missing friend, and whether or not he is who he claims to be. The plot had a few exaggerated, unlikely scenarios, not that I paid too close attention while I was under the spell of Myron and his best friend, Win.

Big Cyndi, who is so likeable that I wish I had a friend like her; then Zorra the cross dressing ex Mossad operative makes a very unexpected but long awaited cameo appearance. The Real Book Spy notes that: "Dedicated fans are treated to a number of juicy tidbits and inside jokes. And then one day Win Lockwood, Myron's best friend and cousin of one of the boys, receives an anonymous e-mail indicating where one of the boys can be found.Although these are thrillers with sensitive subjects at the heart, you always feel extremely comfortable reading this author's many books, feeling like you know the characters personally. The story also has a perk for romance fans since Myron is engaged to his long-time, on-off girlfriend Terese. But I remembered some of the supporting characters who appeared in Home, and quickly grew to love the new characters as well. We have the old favourites of Esperanza and Big Cindi, as well as a nod to the young Mickey Bolitar – but some interesting new characters, with equally off-the-wall nicknames, such as Fat Ghandi, Spoon and Zorra of The Mossad.