Book Reviews of Tell No One

DON'T START THIS BOOK IF YOU HAVE ANYTHING ELSE TO DO
I finished this, my first Harlan Coben book, in less than 48 hours. Once I started it, that's all I wanted to do, solve the mystery. I read 10-12 books a month, mainly mysteries. Trust me when I tell you that most are drivel, a shameful waste of the trees to print them. When you stumble across a writer this talented you seek out all his other works.

Excellent book! Keeps you on the edge of your seat and guessing what's going to happen next. Not one of those suspense books that makes it painfully obvious who the bad guy is from the beginning. Surprises lurk within the pages up until the very end!

What a great plot! The characters are well-developed, and the storyline moves super fast. It has more twists and turns than "the long and winding road." Very hard to put down once you start reading. This is the first book I've read by Coben, and I will definitely read more of his work. Feel free to email with any questions. ~LeAnn

This is a well done suspense thriller that will keep you on your toes to the very end.

This is the first time I have read this author. He has a wonderful way of writing. Got, bogged down as many writers seem to do in the middle, but in the end pulled off a good twist. I enjoyed the ride even though the parts that seemed inconsistant with the storyline.

Read this author on a friend's recommendation - can't believe I've never read him before! I couldn't put the book down - great suspense!

THIS IS THE FIRST COBEN BOOK I HAVE READ. IT WAS SO GOOD I STARTED LOOKING FOR MORE OF HIS BOOKS ON PBS. HAVE SINCE ORDERED 2 MORE.

This book was well written, twists and turns everywhere--with Coben, you never know where the story will end up! Couldn't put it down.

What a great read! Finished it in practically one sitting! Coben really knows how to write a rollercoaster suspense novel that never lets up. And believe me, it doesn't end in a whimper.

Fine suspense. Recommended. Strange things are going on!

I love Harlan Coben. All of his characters are always twisting and turning to get to a great end. This is a great read.

I loved this book! Couldn't put it down from the start. Great storytelling with some very unexpected twists.

Harlon Coben is a excellent read and keeps getting better and better.

Impossible to put down. Read in one day. Harlan Coben keeps you turning the pages to see what happens next. The end totally surprises you.

Coben is always a great read. This book is no exception. Couldn't put it down!!!!!

First time I read this author. Very good book - lots of twists and turns. Never had a clue of who did it until the very end. Recommend this book highly!!!!!

Lots of suspense right to the end.

It will keep you in suspense till the end

One of the best that I've read in some time. Lost a lot of sleep
finishing it. could not put it down. Great twist at the end!

I read a lot of mysteries/thrillers, but this one hooked me from early on. The narrative switches from first to third person, so you empathize with Beck while simultaneously worrying for him as you read what the bad guys are plotting. The bad guys in this book, one in particular, are Bad with a capital B! The plot unfolds at an even pace, and the gradual revelations will keep you guessing through the very last page. This was the first Harlan Coben book I read, and I will definitely read his others.

Lots of suspense, a real page turner!

I loved this book! I've read Harlan Coben before and I really enjoy his work,but this story drew me in from the beginning and didn't let go! Plenty of twists and turns and it wraps up well at the end. Highly recommend!

This is my first book by Coben, and I almost hate to pick up another one because it can't be anything but a let down. He can't possibly write anything this good twice. The person who said that you should have a large block of free time was 100% right. I was sucked in early and put everything I could aside until I was done. One thing I particularly enjoyed about this book was the variety of characters. They didn't all come from the same white bread world and some of the hero's allies were not people one would expect.

This is my first Harlan Coben book and I was hooked from the first page. It's a heart-stopping, page-turner from start to finish. I literally finished this book in a few hours....could not put it down. It's one of those books that grabs you and keeps you enthralled, at times you think you can't read another chapter, afraid of what's going to happen next and at the same time you keep turning the pages because you have to see what happens next! One of the best books I've read in a long time, and that's saying a lot. I highly recommend it....you won't be disappointed.

I have read all but a few of Coben's books and "Tell No One" is one of his best! Despite the fact that most of Coben's works follow a similar storytelling pattern, I didn't find this one to be too predictable and it kept me guessing. There were parts of the story that were a little unrealistic, but that didn't bother me too much - this is a work of fiction afterall, isn't it? Overall, I thoguht this was a great story, as evidenced by the fact it only took me two days to read it. If you like suspenseful and thrilling tales, this one is for you!

everyone should read this book, Harlan Coben has out did his self with this one. I could not put it down. Felt i was in the story. Anyone who enjoys to read will enjoy this book. love how he kept the intrest of the reader through out the whole book .

Fast and fun suspense thriller that reminded me a lot of Dean Koontz' Velocity. There are some quirky characters that add a lot of flavor (a drug dealer who's a good father figure, an assassin who tries to avoid killing people the same way twice, and an outspoken lesbian model all provide supporting roles). Plot is pretty over the top, and the book probably has 1 twist too many, but serves its purpose as a good beach read.

3.5 stars out of 5

If you've never read Harlan Coben, you're in for a real treat!!! Awesome writer, very fast paced, twists and turns and always leaves you stunned. One of my favorite authors and this is one of his best books.

Loved this book! Hard to put down once you start it. Very entertaining.

Just when you think you have things figured out, WRONG!!!! What a bunch of twists.

The style of the first-person narrative that begins this book really hooked me at the start, but Coben couldn't seem to maintain that quality of writing throughout. The book declined into an acceptable, better-than-average but not exceptional, mystery thriller, with some good plot twists and truly chilling characters.

Fantastic! Wow! My first Coben book and won't be the last! Harlan Coben is a master at suspense. I was on the edge of my seat the whole time.

David Beck's wife, Elizabeth, was murdered by a serial killer. Eight years later, he's sitting alone in his office one night when an anonymous e-mail pops up with a strange subject that has familiar meaning. He opens it, and that sets off a dangerous string of events that will keep you glued to the pages until it's all over! Plot twists galore, so much detail that it's like watching a movie and a suprise ending that you won't be able to predict if you try! If you are looking for a superfast, satisfying read-this is the book for you!

This is my favorite book right now! The twist at the end was amazing and I never saw it coming. Great book!

I couldn't put this one down. Plots twists and turns keep me up until the wee hours. Incredible story!!!

great ... a real page turner

A real page turner. I like it that it took me awhile to figure out "who done it"

Great action book. I read it in two days, it was hard to put down.

Coben is one of the best mystery/thriller writters. Very good read.

Excellent read. Very suspensful, good characters.

A pretty intersting book. Coben at his best!

awesome thriller

A book full of plot twists.

This was the first Harlan Coben book I read, several years ago, and I have read all of his books since. This book was suspenseful and every time I had to put it down, I couldn't wait to read more! His subsequent books I find a little generic with many recurring themes, but they are easy, funny reads (especially the Myron Bolitar series), so I keep reading!

This book was very suspenseful. You don't know whether to believe him about seeing his wife, or not. Truly wonderful. I recommend it!

This book had me hooked from the first page. It was fasted paced, action packed and I could not wait to see what happend next. Half-way through I figured out who the bad guy was but the writing was so good, I kept reading. Harlan Coben has become one of my favorite authors.

This is one of Harlan Coben's best novels.

easy read

This is the first book by Harlan Coben that I've read, but I'm getting a bunch more as soon as I can. Non-stop suspense; unexpected twists; characters you care about. Wow!

From back cover: For Dr. David Beck, the loss was shattering. And every day for the past eight years, he has relived the horror of what happened. The gleaming lake. The pale moonlight. The piercing screams. The night his wife was taken. The last night he saw her alive.
Everyone tells him it’s time to move on, to forget the past once and for all. But for David Beck, there can be no closure. A message has appeared on his computer, a phrase only he and his dead wife know. Suddenly Beck is taunted with the impossible–-that somewhere, somehow, Elizabeth is alive . . . but Beck has been warned to tell no one.

Full of suspense - very well written! Loved it!

Can't go wrong with Harlan.

my favorite book ever!
the characters are amazing.
You wont want to put it down.
Because of this book. Harlan Coben has
become one of my favorite authors.
I continue to read more of his novels everyday.

Excellent book, couldn't put it down. All of Coben's books are great. Love this author!

I had a hard time staying interested in this one.

For Dr. David Beck, the loss was shattering. And every day for the past eight years he has relived the horror of what happened. The gleaming lake, the pale moonlight, the piercing screams. The night his wife was taken. The last night he saw her alive.

Dr. David Beck relived that time every day for the last eight years. The gleaming lake. The pale moonlight. The piercing scrams. The night his wife was taken. the last night he saw her alive. It's time to move on...but for David Beck there can be no closure. A message appeared on his computer, a phrase only he and his dead wife know. Beck is haunted by the impossible-that somewhere, somehow, his wife is alive...and he's been warned to tell no one.

Dr. David Beck is taunted with the impossible - that somehwere, somehow, his wife is alive.

For Dr. David Beck, the loss was shattering. And every day for the past eight years, he had relived thehorror of what happened. The gleaming lake. The pale moonlight. The piercing screams. The night his wife was taken. The last night he saw her alive.

Everyone tells him it's time to move on, to forget the past once and for all. But for David Beck, there can be no closure. A message has appeared on his computer, a phrase only he and his dead wife know. Suddenly Beck is taunted with the impossible - that somewhere, somehow, his wife is alive and he's been warned to tell no one.

Was okay, not one of my favorites.

For Dr. David Beck, the loss was shattering. And every day for the past eight years, he has relived the horror of what happened. The gleaming lake. The pale moonlight. The piercing screams. The night his wife was taken. The last night he saw her alive. Everyone tells him it's time to move on, to forget the past once and for all. But for David Beck, there can be no closure. A message has appeared on his computer, a phrase only he and his dead wife know. Suddenly Beck is taunted with the impossible-that somewhere, somehow, his wife is alive...and he's been warned to tell no one.

Not a bad story, good heavy plot, solid twists.

I read this book in three sittings because it was so captivating. I highly recommend it!

nonstop action with lots of plot twists.

For Dr. David Beck, the loss was shattering. And every day for the past eight years, he has relived the horror of what happened. The gleaming lake. The pale moonlight. The piercing screams. The night his wife was taken. The last night he saw her alive.

Everyone tells him it's time to move on, to forget the past once and for all. But for David Beck, there can be no closure. A message has appeared on his computer, a phrase only he and his dead wife know. Suddenly Beck is taunted with the impossible - that somewhere, somehow, his wife is alive...and he's been warned to tell no one.

Dr. David Beck has his life shattered when his wife is killed after he is attacked and upon to help her. For 8 years he lives he serves the unfortunate people in his community but never stops mourning her death. One day a strange thing happens that takes him into the life his clients live and back to horrible memory of 8 years ago.

David Beck has rebuilt his life since his wife's murder eight years ago, finishing medical school and establishing himself as a pediatrician, but he's never forgotten the woman he fell in love with in second grade. And when a mysterious e-mail arrives on the anniversary of their first kiss, with a message and an image that leads him to wonder whether Elizabeth might still be alive, Beck will stop at nothing to find the truth that's eluded him for so many years. A powerful billionaire is equally determined to make sure his role in her disappearance never comes to light, even if it means destroying an innocent man.

In David Beck, Harlan Coben, the author of the popular series starring sports agent Myron Bolitar (Darkest Fear et al.) has created a protagonist who shares many of Bolitar's best qualities--he's a decent, generous, gentle guy whose loyalty to those he loves is unquestionable. So when he discovers that people he was close to may be responsible not only for Elizabeth's murder but also the "accidental" death of his father, Beck's sense of betrayal is as understandable to the reader as his uncharacteristically violent reaction. Coben is a skillful storyteller with a gift for creating likable characters caught up in circumstances that illuminate their complex emotional lives and deep humanity. This should be the thriller that breaks this talented writer out of the mystery genre and earns him the recognition he deserves. --Jane Adams --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Harlan Coben really grabs your attention in this book. He really is a master. I could not put it down.

This is one of my favorite books. A thoroughly engrossing read.

A very riveting story- I couldn't put it down!

Action packed, well written, suspenseful.

From back of book: For Dr. David Beck, the loss was shattering. And every day for the past eight years, he has relived the horror of what happened. The gleaming lake. The pale moonlight. The piercing screams. The night his wife was taken. The last night he saw her alive...Everyone tells him it's time to move on, to forget the past once and for all. But for David Beck, there can be no closure. A message has appeared on his computer, a phrase only he and his dead wife know. Suddenly, Beck is taunted with the impossible-that somewhere, somehow, his wife was alive...and he's been warned to tell no one....

No one tells a good mystery like Harlan Coben! It wasn't one of my favorites of his, but still a quick and great read.

A really great read.

youll love this one

A real page turner. Lots of twists and turns.

For Dr. David Beck, the loss was shattering. And every day for the past eight years, he has relived the horror of what happened. The gleaming lake. The pale moonlight. The piercing screams. The night his wife was taken. The last night he saw her alive.

Everyone tells him it’s time to move on, to forget the past once and for all. But for David Beck, there can be no closure. A message has appeared on his computer, a phrase only he and his dead wife know. Suddenly Beck is taunted with the impossible–that somewhere, somehow, Elizabeth is alive.

Beck has been warned to tell no one. And he doesn’t. Instead, he runs from the people he trusts the most, plunging headlong into a search for the shadowy figure whose messages hold out a desperate hope.

But already Beck is being hunted down. He’s headed straight into the heart of a dark and deadly secret–and someone intends to stop him before he gets there.

engrossing read...suspenseful

Excellent mystery! Lots of twists, keeps you guessing throughout! Harlan Coben has become my favorite mystery writer!

really suspenseful and well written.

One of my new favorite authors. His books are awesome.

Everyone tells him it's time to move on, to forget the past once and for all. But for David Beck, there can be no closure. A message has appeared on his computer, a phrase only he and his dead wife know. Suddenly Beck is taunted with the impossible: that somewhere, somehow, his wife is alive . . .and he's been warned to tell no one.

David Beck has rebuilt his life since his wife's murder eight years ago, finishing medical school and establishing himself as a pediatrician, but he's never forgotten the woman he fell in love with in second grade. And when a mysterious e-mail arrives on the anniversary of their first kiss, with a message and an image that leads him to wonder whether Elizabeth might still be alive, Beck will stop at nothing to find the truth that's eluded him for so many years. A powerful billionaire is equally determined to make sure his role in her disappearance never comes to light, even if it means destroying an innocent man.

Anyone who's loves the works of Harlan Coblen will tell you they are all really pretty GREAT 'reads'!

Excellent read!

Every writer likes to stretch his legs, and here Coben, author of seven acclaimed Myron Bolitar mysteries (Darkest Fear, etc.), stretches his. He doesn't quite kick his reputation aside in the process. This thriller, Coben's first non-Bolitar novel, is a breezy enough read, but it's not up to snuff. It's got a nifty setup, though. David Beck and Elizabeth Parker, just-married childhood sweethearts, are vacationing at the Beck family retreat when Beck is knocked unconscious and Elizabeth is kidnapped. Cut to eight years later: Beck is a young physician working with ghetto kids in Manhattan, and Elizabeth, we learn, is dead, victim of a serial killer known as KillRoy. Or is she? For immediately after two bodies eight years old are uncovered on the Beck land, Beck receives a series of e-mails apparently from Elizabeth. His frantic search to find out if she lives dovetails with the equally frenzied efforts of cops to pin Elizabeth's murder on Beck, as well as the antic moves of a mysterious billionaire an old friend of the Beck family and his two hired thugs to frame Beck for that murder. Beck finds himself a man on the run from the cops his only ally a black drug dealer whose child he's treating for hemophilia caught in an overcomplicated tangle of lies and vengeance. Coben knows how to move pages, and he generates considerable suspense, but there's little new here. The narrative style is cloned from James Patterson, alternating first-person with third. The villains, particularly the billionaire and a Chinese martial artist, are as old as mid-Elmore Leonard or even Chandler. The black drug dealer isn't a character, he's a plot device, and the climax packs the emotional wallop of a strong episode of The Rockford Files.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY REVIEW

This is the 1st book I have read by this author. I am adding him to my favorite author list. I enjoyed the book, and found it hard to put down until 4:15am this morning when I finished it. Great Book.

I had a hard time putting it down. Keeps you guessing until the end.

Everytime I read a Coben I think it is my favorite. How does he do that?

wow. i was up till 4:30 am. good thing it was saturday night.

Anything by Harlan Coben is a surefire hit!

Good suspense. Is the wife dead, as reported, or alive? Where has she been for eight years? If dead, who killed her? Who is innocent? Who is guilty? Plenty of twists here.

FOR DR.DAVID BECK,THE LOSS WAS SHATTERING.AND EVERY DAY FOR THE PAST EIGHT YEARS,HE HAS RELIVED THE HORROR OF WHAT HAPPENED. THE GLEAMING LAKE.THE PALE MOONLIGHT. THE PIERCING SCREAMS.THE NIGHT HIS WIFE WAS TAKEN.THE LAST NIGHT HE SAW HER ALIVE. NON-STOP ACTION!!! THIS WAS SO GOOD ANOTHER I COULDN'T PUT DOWN!

This is the first book that I have read that was written by this author. Very good, held my interest.

My first Coben and it won't be my last, couldn't put it down!

Well written and fast-paced. I read it in a day!

Absolutely great read! Couldn't put it down!!

Phenomenal!!! My favorite author.

For Dr David Beck, the loss was shattering. And every day for the past eight years, he has relived the horror of what happened. The gleaming lake. The pale moonlight. The piercing screams. The night his wife was taken. The last time he saw her alive. Everyone tells him to move on to forget the past once and for all. But for David Beck there is no closure. Amessage appears on his computer, a phrase only he and his dead wife know. Suddenly he is taunted with the impossible-- that somewhere, somehow, she is alive.... and he has been warned to say nothing to anyone....

Harlan Coben departs from his series with an exciting and original thriller, Tell No One. Years after the abduction and murder of his wife a man receives a mysterious email suggesting that she is still alive. As he follows this trail it becomes evident that he is being set up as the perpetrator of crimes actually committed by his elusive correspondent. A page-turner with plenty of plot twists.

For David Beck the loss was shattering. Everyone tells hims to move on. A message has appeared on his computer screen, a phrase that only he and his dead wife know.

Another great thriller from Coben. One of my favorite from him, a real page turner.

Page turner. Entertaining, quick read.

This was a great suspense thriller. Couldn't put it down!!!

For Davis Beck, the loss was shattering. And every day for the past 8 years, he has relived the horror of what happened. The gleaming lake, the pale moonlight and the piercing screams the night his wife was taken. The last night he saw her alive.

For Dr. David Beck the loss was shattering and everyday for the past eight years he has relived the horror of what happened The gleaming lake The pale moonlight The piercing screams The night is wife was taken The last night he saw her alive. Everyone tells him its time to move on to forget the past once and for all. But for David Beck there can no closure. A message has appeared on his computer a pharse only he and his dead wife know. Suddenly Beck is taunted with the impossible that somewhere somehow his wife is alive and hes been warned to tell no one.

This is another good one by Coben. Beck's wife Elizabeth is murdered. Fast forward eight years. Beck is suddenly charged with her murder, and maybe she is not dead after all. Full of suspense.

Twists and turns that you never see coming. I can usually figure out the who done it but Coben's books keep me guessing. A very good read and hard to put down.

I always enjoy Harlan Coben's books. He writes a great thriller that keeps you on the edge of your seat, without all the gore and violence in so many books. Tell No One is no different, once again, I never saw the ending coming!

Coben is definitely one of my favorites. They leave you guessing right to the end.

The best Harlan Coben book I've read. Was excellent!

Excellent,Excellent,Excellent!!!

I love Harlan Coben. The twists in this book will keep you wanting to finish it NOW!

Great read filled with non-stop action. Fast paced, lots of interesting plot twists.

A suspense thriller.
Difficult to put down.

Dr loses his wife in a tragic accident. Suddenly he starts to receive messages that contains phrases only she would know. He has been warned to tell no one!!!

This is the first book of Coben's I read, and I was hooked. It's an easy read with lots of suspense, and a great ending.

Good thriller; well written

This was the first Harlan Coben I read and it won't be the last. I loved his style, keeps you guessing throughout!!

My favorite author. Writes great books.

For eight tormented years, Dr. David Beck has relived the horror of the night he lost his wife. He can still see it clearly -- the gleaming lake, the pale moonlight -- and he can still hear his wife's piercing screams. But all that changes when a message appears on his computer, a phrase only he and his wife would know. The message comes with a warning. The price for his compliance is high. Now Beck must decide who to trust and who to fear-as he heads into the heart of darkness, seeking the truth about that one fateful night.

Not a big fan of this genre but enjoyed this one. This book does have some creases on the spine but is overall in good condition. Intriguing tale involving the disappearance of a young wife and a husband's inability to admit that she's really gone. A real pageturner.

A doctor wife was taken from him. For the past eight years, he has relived the night she was taken...the lake, her screams. His friends try to get him to move on, but he has had no closure. Then a message appears on his computer. It is a phrase that only he and his dead wife would know. He is warned to tell no one. Very suspenseful.

Coben is a number 1 author.He holds your interest with the story line--not sex and violence.His books are hard to put down.His wife dissappears screaming from the lake.8 years later, is she back?

Wonderful! Couldn't put it down.

Suspense thriller, great story. For David Beck the loss was shattering. For eight years he has relived the night his wife was taken. Now a message appears on his computer with a phrase only his dead wife knew. Plot twists abound in this book.

A fast paced story beginning with the abduction and murder of Dr. David Beck's wife while they are on an anniversary vacation. The clock then moves forward to eight years later and suddenly Dr. Beck is receiving emails that can only lead him to believe that his wife is still alive. A thrilling and very well written story.

This was one of the best mystery/thrillers I've read in a long time. Good page turner!

One of the best thrillers I've read in years. I always recommend it with great success to non-readers.

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