Mystery
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Win (Windsor Horne Lockwood III, 1)
In this #1 New York Times bestselling thriller from Harlan Coben, a dead man's secrets fall into the hands of a vigilante antihero-drawing him down a dangerous road.
Over twenty years ago, the heiress Patricia Lockwood was abducted during a robbery of her family's estate, then locked inside an isolated cabin for months. Patricia escaped, but so did her captors - and the items stolen from her family were never recovered.
Until now. On the Upper West Side, a recluse is found murdered in his penthouse apartment, alongside two objects of note: a stolen Vermeer painting and a leather suitcase bearing the initials WHL3. For the first time in years, the authorities have a lead - not only on Patricia's kidnapping, but also on another FBI cold case - with the suitcase and painting both pointing them toward one man.
Windsor Horne Lockwood III - or Win, as his few friends call him - doesn't know how his suitcase and his family's stolen painting ended up with a dead man. But his interest is piqued, especially when the FBI tells him that the man who kidnapped his cousin was also behind an act of domestic terrorism - and that the conspirators may still be at large. The two cases have baffled the FBI for decades, but Win has three things the FBI doesn't: a personal connection to the case; an ungodly fortune; and his own unique brand of justice.
Over twenty years ago, the heiress Patricia Lockwood was abducted during a robbery of her family's estate, then locked inside an isolated cabin for months. Patricia escaped, but so did her captors - and the items stolen from her family were never recovered.
Until now. On the Upper West Side, a recluse is found murdered in his penthouse apartment, alongside two objects of note: a stolen Vermeer painting and a leather suitcase bearing the initials WHL3. For the first time in years, the authorities have a lead - not only on Patricia's kidnapping, but also on another FBI cold case - with the suitcase and painting both pointing them toward one man.
Windsor Horne Lockwood III - or Win, as his few friends call him - doesn't know how his suitcase and his family's stolen painting ended up with a dead man. But his interest is piqued, especially when the FBI tells him that the man who kidnapped his cousin was also behind an act of domestic terrorism - and that the conspirators may still be at large. The two cases have baffled the FBI for decades, but Win has three things the FBI doesn't: a personal connection to the case; an ungodly fortune; and his own unique brand of justice.
Editorial Reviews
"Coben never, ever lets you down."―Lee Child
"Coben, as is his wont, raises moral dilemmas readers will enjoy chewing on and pulse-pounding action scenes will keep the pages at least semi-frantically turning."―BookPage (Starred Review)
"Twisty-and we'd expect no less from the author of hot thrillers like Tell No One and Missing You."―AARP
"Crafty plot twists, fast-moving action, and witty dialogue . . . Can the antihero become a hero after all? Win answers that question in surprising and satisfying ways."―BookTrib
"I gobbled [Win] in literally a couple of days . . . It's fantastic."―Rachael Ray
"Coben is the undisputed king of suspense."―The Real Book Spy
"Harlan Coben's books are full of the thrilling, the unexpected, the twisty, and the memorable."―CrimeReads
"A propulsive thriller about a man whose quest to enact vigilante justice takes him down a dangerous path."―POPSUGAR
"Fun to read . . . with some tricky twists."―Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
"[Coben] has revealed himself as a master at shaping elaborate plots, and [Win] is no exception . . . keep[s] the reader guessing."―Toronto Star
"Outstanding." ―Winnipeg Free Press
"A clever, fun book . . . Characters are well done [and the] pacing is brisk."―Deadly Pleasures Mystery Magazine
"I read [Harlan Coben's] new book Run Away straight through without moving. It's RIVETING."―Ann Patchett (Praise for Run Away)
"Brilliantly executed...might be the best book Harlan Coben has ever written. For such a master storyteller, that's a high bar indeed but one Coben effortlessly crests...[Run Away] features an effo...
"Coben, as is his wont, raises moral dilemmas readers will enjoy chewing on and pulse-pounding action scenes will keep the pages at least semi-frantically turning."―BookPage (Starred Review)
"Twisty-and we'd expect no less from the author of hot thrillers like Tell No One and Missing You."―AARP
"Crafty plot twists, fast-moving action, and witty dialogue . . . Can the antihero become a hero after all? Win answers that question in surprising and satisfying ways."―BookTrib
"I gobbled [Win] in literally a couple of days . . . It's fantastic."―Rachael Ray
"Coben is the undisputed king of suspense."―The Real Book Spy
"Harlan Coben's books are full of the thrilling, the unexpected, the twisty, and the memorable."―CrimeReads
"A propulsive thriller about a man whose quest to enact vigilante justice takes him down a dangerous path."―POPSUGAR
"Fun to read . . . with some tricky twists."―Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
"[Coben] has revealed himself as a master at shaping elaborate plots, and [Win] is no exception . . . keep[s] the reader guessing."―Toronto Star
"Outstanding." ―Winnipeg Free Press
"A clever, fun book . . . Characters are well done [and the] pacing is brisk."―Deadly Pleasures Mystery Magazine
"I read [Harlan Coben's] new book Run Away straight through without moving. It's RIVETING."―Ann Patchett (Praise for Run Away)
"Brilliantly executed...might be the best book Harlan Coben has ever written. For such a master storyteller, that's a high bar indeed but one Coben effortlessly crests...[Run Away] features an effo...
Readers Top Reviews
S. DattaRandom te
Tough to like this book. Yes, it's got a zippy storyline interspersed with violence and "clever" twists, but the central protagonist feels like a fantasy (and intensely dislikeable) character playing in a fantasy (and intensely dislikeable) world. He reminded me a little of a cleaned up and smug version of Patrick Bateman in American Pyscho, name dropping luxury brands every two seconds whilst dispensing "his own brand of justice"... and the world he purports to live in with dating apps for the super-rich, martial arts training from the best in the world, helicopters waiting to whisk him anywhere he wants.... eeesh. It all just all feels paper-thin and something that an over-excited teenage boy might write if asked to describe his wish list of cool stuff. Plus, unfortunately, it then makes for lazy plot writing as ultimately when the lead character's money can get him access to anything and information from anywhere, he's super intelligent and his physical skills make him (largely) immortal, then it means you can bridge awkward plot holes with ease. Nor is there ever a scintilla of doubt that Win will win in the end... Strange one really. Coben has written books with much more grounded and nuanced characters which feed into much stronger stories, but not this one
COBS. DattaRandom
Love these stories of Myron, Win and families. Great story telling as always. How I wish there was a follow on to immediately dive into.
Sharon R -- A Reg
I enjoyed this book so much! I had been concerned a book focused on Win (without Myron) would be without heart. But that was not the case. If I met Win for the first time in this book, I'm not sure I would have enjoyed it as much. But having grown to know him over the years (through all the other Myron and Win books) and having grown to love him, I absolutely adored it. I told myself I was going to stretch out reading it over several days so I could savor it. But I barely made it last 24 hours. I sincerely hope, if the author writes additional books in this series (which I hope he does), that he incorporates Myron into the storylines a bit because I really miss him. But even without Myron, this book was excellent - much better than most of the books I've read the last year or so. I like the way Coben incorporates societal issues without preaching at us or celebrating every one's perceived victimhood. He explores many of these issues from a perspective I understand and always incorporate wry humor. I only wish I could find more books with a similar outlook and tone.
Andrew M GeorgeVi
One of the worst books I've ever opened. This reads like a high school bro's fanfic: Sadie finally glances in my direction. "I thought you were going to the game Indianapolis." "I did." "Oh, right, the private jet. Sometimes I forget how rich you are." "No, you don't." "True. So what's up?" Sadie wears hot-librarian glasses and a pink pantsuit that clings and reveals.
Jessw28Andrew M G
Another excellent book by Harlan Coben. If you are a long time reader the Easter eggs and little nods to favorite characters and moments will have you smiling through the whole book. I have to admit, I hoped for a Myron reunion at the end, but letting Win have center stage for the entire book was a great choice. Wish we’d had a Mickey update, but it wouldn’t have flowed with the storyline easily. As a spinoff it is awesome. Far more complex than those usually are, with enough backstory to relate to the original series while still giving a brand new story feel. As a stand-alone it left me hoping there will be more Win stories in the future.
