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Hold Tight
Author: Harlan Coben

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Publisher: Dutton Adult
Book Type: Hardcover
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ISBN-13: 9780525950608 - ISBN-10: 0525950605
Publication Date: 4/15/2008
Pages: 416

Book Description:
Tia and Mike Baye never imagined they'd become the type of overprotective parents who spy on their kids. But their sixteen-year-old son Adam has been unusually distant lately, and after the suicide of his classmate Spencer Hill - the latest in a string of issues at school - they can't help but worry. They install a sophisticated spy program on Adam's computer, and within days are jolted by a message from an unknown correspondent addressed to their son: "Just stay quiet and all safe."

Meanwhile, browsing through an online memorial for Spencer put together by his classmates, Betsy Hill is struck by a photo that appears to have been taken on the night of her son's death ... and he wasn't alone. She thinks it is Adam Baye standing just outside the camera's range; but when Adam goes missing, it soon becomes clear that something deep and sinister has infected their community. For Tia and Mike Baye, the question they must answer is this: When it comes to your kids, is it possible to know too much?

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Shari V. (shariv) wrote on 8/29/2008...

11 member(s) found this review helpful.

This book started off a little slow for me, but after a few chapters I was hooked! A teenager commits suicide on the high school roof. Another teen, Adam, becomes sullen and distant, eventually goes missing. Adam's parents are frantic to reach their child, they employ GPS, trace his emails and texts and even try to follow him into a dangerous part of the city. Adam's friend, DJ, appears to be in the mix, but his police captain dad denies he ever left the house.

At the same time, a man and woman team of killers are kidnapping women and beating them to death. A neighbor boy is terminally ill and needs a kidney transplant. Transplant compatibility tests reveal that the man who thinks he is the boys father isn't really. The lives of all these families collide in tragic and unexpected ways.

I was so hooked on this book, after the first few chapters, I couldn't put the book down and finished it in one day! It was a gripping story filled with lots of interconnecting characters and a great plot.

Elizabeth R. (esjro) - Stockton, NJ wrote on 4/29/2008...

7 member(s) found this review helpful.

The initial two-thirds of this book had me confused... the dust jacket said Harlan Coben, yet the characters and dialogue screamed Jodi Picoult. But isn't that Hester from "Tell No One?" HUH?!!! Fortunately, this book proved to be a Coben thriller with the last hundred or so pages... all the subplots came together in a way that kept me turning the pages until 2 am.

Because of the slow start this was not my favorite standalone offerings by this author, but it is still worth a credit... though not worth the $26.95 I paid for it at the airport bookstore. ;-)

T O. (twosey) wrote on 4/28/2008...

4 member(s) found this review helpful.

Not one of his best, but still a great read. Great cameos from some of his other characters. As a loyal Coben fan, I enjoyed reckognizing some of the familiar names and characters. This novel had a bit too many side plots and mini stories for me. I also wished that Coben would stop verbalizing the dilemma and have more faith that his readers would understand what was at stake.

John O. (buzzby) - La Quinta, CA wrote on 6/23/2008...

3 member(s) found this review helpful.

I like Coben, but they are all beginning to sound the same. This isn't Myron Bolitar, but it's the same upper-middle class New Jerseyites full of parental and existential angst. The plot lines didn't really come together in the end.

Melissa H. (sugarbaby) wrote on 6/20/2008...

3 member(s) found this review helpful.

Another great one from Mr Coben! True to his unique style of writing, there are enough twists and turns in this book to keep you intrigued from page 1. What seems like a random series of events comes together at the end in a semi-surprise ending. I say semi-surprise, because if you are a fan of Coben's, then you will know how his mind works, and be able to somewhat guess where he is going with the story.
Overall, this is a great book & one I will not hesitate to recommend!

Judy B. (jdyinva) - Virginia Bch, VA wrote on 3/9/2009...

2 member(s) found this review helpful.

So good; so satisfying. Do yourself a favor and read Coben's "Hold Tight." It is terrifying glimpse into a father's struggle to understand the changes in his teenage son - changes that may label him a murder. How far would you go to shield your son or daughter? Great read.

Kelly B. (duraniechick) wrote on 1/1/2009...

2 member(s) found this review helpful.

I thought this book was ok--my main complaint was that it seemed to have too many characters. I had a hard time remembering who each character was.

Denise S. wrote on 10/4/2009...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

Loved this book could not put it down.

Susan D. (dunawaysm) wrote on 7/1/2009...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

Although very different than the Bolitar series which I thoroughly enjoy this book was very good and the suspense kept me reading. I really did enjoy this and think it is one of his best ones yet.

GAIL L. wrote on 6/10/2009...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

Just finished reading this Harlan Coben book and I have to say it was FANTASTIC!!!
This is one of the best books I have read in a long time. It was exciting right
from the first few pages........took right off making you want to read it further
and not put it down! I found myself carrying it around in my purse so I could
read a page or two when I had a few spare minutes that is just how GOOD a book it
is. You will not be disappointed in this book.


Please Rate these Book Reviews

Bev U. (gramcracker) wrote on 10/28/2009...


Loved it, loved it. His books just keep getting better and better!

Debby W. wrote on 11/22/2008...


Harlan!

Jan W. (Paperchick) wrote on 10/15/2008...


Another fine book from this author. Hope he keeps them coming.

Melissa P. (Lissa) wrote on 8/31/2008...


good book

Tracy S. (T1130) wrote on 8/8/2008...


Not as good as his usual.

Jill S. (Jill0427) wrote on 7/9/2008...


Very good book! Makes you wonder-shoud you watch your kids online?...

Stacey B. (tysmom) wrote on 5/7/2008...


A very good book. Harlan Coban is one of my favforite authors.


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