Why Harlan Coben Decided Now Was the Time to Bring Back a Beloved Character ‹ CrimeReads

Sometimes authors mine their own hallowed grounds, looking to the past in search of today's treasures.

In that spirit, #1 New York Times bestselling wordsmith Harlan Coben presents the long-awaited return of one of his most beloved characters in Think Twice (May 14, 2024; Grand Central).

Former sports agent turned lawyer Myron Bolitar-who investigates crimes with his billionaire best friend, Windsor Horne Lockwood III (better known as "Win")-hasn't graced the pages of a book since 2016. With the series currently in development for television, it would seem an opportune moment for his revival. But the truth isn't nearly as calculated as the timing might suggest.

"I just kind of missed Myron," Coben-who usually abides by the notion that premise precedes player-says. "I usually start with an idea ... and then I ask myself: ‘Who tells the story?'"