Long Lost

Myron Bolitar, sports agent and investigator, travels to Paris at the urgent request of his former lover Terese Collins. The trip quickly becomes complicated when Terese's ex-husband is found murdered, and she emerges as the primary suspect. The investigation takes an unexpected turn when blood evidence at the crime scene raises questions about a decade-old tragedy in Terese's past. Myron's search for answers leads him across Europe, where he encounters terrorist cells, government black sites, and a mysterious blonde teenager. The case pulls Bolitar into an international web of deception that connects personal tragedy with global terrorism. His pursuit of truth puts him at odds with powerful organizations while testing his loyalty to those he aims to protect. Long Lost explores themes of family bonds, buried secrets, and the intersection of personal grief with larger geopolitical forces. The narrative raises questions about how far people will go to protect those they love, and the true cost of uncovering long-buried truths.

Readers describe Long Lost as a fast-paced thriller that pulls them in quickly but becomes increasingly far-fetched as the story progresses. Many reviewers finished it in 1-2 sittings. Readers praised: - Quick pacing and short chapters that drive momentum - Early mystery elements and suspense - Myron Bolitar's wit and rapport with Win - Clean, straightforward writing style Common criticisms: - Plot becomes unrealistic in second half - Too many coincidences and unlikely scenarios - Ending feels rushed and over-the-top - Some found the European terrorism subplot disconnected "Started strong but jumped the shark halfway through" appears in multiple reviews. Ratings: Goodreads: 4.0/5 (47,000+ ratings) Amazon: 4.4/5 (2,800+ ratings) Barnes & Noble: 4.3/5 (300+ ratings) Several readers noted they preferred other Myron Bolitar books, particularly earlier ones in the series.

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🔍 The Myron Bolitar series has sold over 70 million copies worldwide, making it one of the most successful modern thriller series. 🗼 Paris's iconic Père Lachaise Cemetery, featured in the book, is the final resting place of Oscar Wilde, Jim Morrison, and Édith Piaf. 📚 Harlan Coben made history as the first author to win all three major mystery awards: the Edgar, Shamus, and Anthony Awards. 🏀 Before becoming a fictional sports agent/investigator, Myron Bolitar was a basketball star at Duke University until a knee injury ended his career—a background Coben drew from his own college basketball experience. 🎬 Netflix signed a multi-million dollar deal with Harlan Coben in 2018 to adapt 14 of his novels into series or films, making it one of the largest deals between an author and streaming service.