Book Talk: Harlan Coben, ‘Fool Me Once’

Harlan Coben currently has 80 million books in print, circulating in at least 40 countries.His novels are perennial best sellers, topping the New York Times lists.He has won numerous awards for his fiction, some of his books have been the basis for television series in France, and he is the creator of the British crime/drama television show, “The Five.”

Many Americans, both readers and non-readers, are familiar with his work through Netflix series.In 2018, Coben signed a multi-million-dollar contract with the organization to serve as executive producer for series based on his works: “The Stranger,” the “Myron Bolitar” novels, and “Fool Me Once.”

“Fool Me Once” (2016, 437 pages in paperback format) is both a riveting mystery and a psychological drama.In both cases, it is an exploration in “trust,” even though every time you (the reader) believe that you’ve figured out the “truth,” “truth” changes.Consequently, the book keeps you guessing until the very exciting and certainly unexpected end.