Fade Away
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Random House Publishing Group , 2008.
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WINNER OF THE EDGAR AWARD • “What sets Harlan Coben above the crowd are wit and . . . an entertaining plot.”—Los Angeles Times Book Review In novels that crackle with wit and suspense, Harlan Coben has created one of the most fascinating heroes in suspense fiction: the wisecracking, tenderhearted sports agent Myron Bolitar. In this gripping third novel in the acclaimed series, Myron must confront a past that is dead and buried—and more dangerous than ever before. The home is top-notch New Jersey suburban. The living room is Martha Stewart. The basement is Legos—and blood. The signs of a violent struggle. For Myron Bolitar, the disappearance of a man he once competed against is bringing back memories—of the sport he and Greg Downing had both played and the woman they both loved. Now, among the stars, the wannabes, the gamblers, and the groupies, Myron is embarking upon the strange ride of a sports hero gone wrong that just may lead to certain death. Namely, his own.Praise for Fade Away “Brilliant . . . perfect for fans of Sue Grafton, Robert B. Parker, and everyone else.”—Nancy Pickard, author of The Scent of Rain and Lightning “Fast action, snappy dialogue . . . [an] enjoyable read.”The Toronto Star “Great fun.”—Houston Chronicle

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Format
eBook, Kindle
Street Date
09/16/2008
Language
English
ISBN
9780440338437

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Also in this Series

  • Deal breaker (Myron Bolitar mysteries Volume 1) Cover
  • Drop shot: a Myron Bolitar novel (Myron Bolitar mysteries Volume 2) Cover
  • Fade Away (Myron Bolitar mysteries Volume 3) Cover
  • Back Spin (Myron Bolitar mysteries Volume 4) Cover
  • One false move (Myron Bolitar mysteries Volume 5) Cover
  • The final detail: a Myron Bolitar novel (Myron Bolitar mysteries Volume 6) Cover
  • Darkest Fear (Myron Bolitar mysteries Volume 7) Cover
  • Promise me (Myron Bolitar mysteries Volume 8) Cover
  • Long lost (Myron Bolitar mysteries Volume 9) Cover
  • Live wire (Myron Bolitar mysteries Volume 10) Cover
  • Home (Myron Bolitar mysteries Volume 11) Cover
  • Think twice (Myron Bolitar mysteries Volume 12) Cover

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Hardboiled fiction fans will enjoy these fast-paced series that chronicle the dangerous cases of a private investigator (Ashe Cayne) or sports agent (Myron Bolitar). -- CJ Connor
These suspenseful and compelling hardboiled fiction series star amateur detectives who are both former athletes. Intricate plots and fast-paced scenarios detail the efforts of sympathetic male leads, hell-bent on finding justice for folks who ask for their help. -- Andrienne Cruz
Though former cop August Snow has more crime-fighting experience than sports agent Myron Bolitar, both doggedly pursue a variety of tough and complex cases in these gritty, hardboiled series. -- Stephen Ashley
These fast-paced hardboiled fiction series star wisecracking amateur detectives -- social worker Stella Hardy and sports agent Myron Bolitar. Readers will find plenty to enjoy in these compelling mysteries led by sympathetic and hard-nosed leads with a heart of gold. -- Andrienne Cruz
Though Aaron Gunner focuses more on racial and social justice issues than Myron Bolitar, both gritty hardboiled series star complex crime solvers determined to uncover the truth behind a bevy of compelling cases. -- Stephen Ashley
Sports agent Myron Bolitar and lawyer Stone Barrington are good-looking, likeable, and charismatic protagonists who shifted careers due to a bad knee injury; both investigate criminal cases for wealthy clients. Each series is fast-paced, suspenseful, and intricately plotted. -- Andrienne Cruz
These gritty mystery series are full of complex, dangerous cases and plenty of intrigue. Joe King Oliver is a ruthless private investigator, while Myron Bolitar is a crime-solving sports agent. -- Stephen Ashley
Readers looking for a gritty mystery series that doesn't shy away from disturbing details should check out these compelling reads. Blue Mumbai is a police procedural, while Myron Bolitar stars a crime-solving sports agent. -- Stephen Ashley
Though police chief Koa Kane has more experience investigating crime than sports agent Myron Bolitar, both find themselves pulled into complex cases in these hardboiled series. Koa Kane focuses more on scene setting, while Myron Bolitar has more disturbing detail. -- Stephen Ashley

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NoveList recommends "August Snow novels" for fans of "Myron Bolitar mysteries". Check out the first book in the series.
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Let it burn - Hamilton, Steve
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NoveList recommends "King Oliver novels" for fans of "Myron Bolitar mysteries". Check out the first book in the series.
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Like Harlan Coben, Don Winslow writes both suspense and mystery novels. Winslow's suspense is a little lighter in tone, but both authors create intriguing, sympathetic characters and quick, clever storylines. Winslow's mysteries are complicated and satisfactorily resolved, with plenty of snappy dialogue and humor, though they focus more on character than plot. -- Shauna Griffin
Both Thomas Perry and Harlan Coben's plots twist and turn and twist again with endings that often leave the reader breathless. Their works feature ordinary people faced with unexpected and devastating problems. -- Katherine Johnson
Both Gregg Hurwitz and Harlan Coben write compelling, often violent, tales of suspense featuring innocent, everyman protagonists placed in nightmare situations from which they must extricate themselves and their families. A breakneck pace drives these tales of secrets and revenge. -- Joyce Saricks
Sean Doolittle and Harlan Coben write standalone suspense stories that feature good people in trouble. The complex stories are character-driven and show how good people, by their poor choices, become entangled in murder. The stories are dark in tone and filled with action and violence. The suspense builds dramatically. -- Merle Jacob
Kathy Reichs and Harlan Coben write fast-paced, action-packed adult mysteries. Both authors have also created spin-off teen mystery series loosely related to their adult books. Though Reich's teen works tend more toward science fiction, teen protagonists confront danger at every turn in both authors' compelling, suspenseful books. -- Kelly White
Breakneck pacing, crafty characters, and twisting plots are three things readers of both Stuart Woods' mysteries and Harlan Coben's suspense novels will enjoy. -- Shauna Griffin
Sparkle Hayter's mysteries, which star hapless, saucy tabloid news reporter Robin Hudson, are lighter in tone than Harlen Coben's mysteries and have a little more exposition and description, but move quickly nonetheless. Readers will be drawn in by the zany humor and eccentric characters. -- Shauna Griffin
Readers who enjoy memorable characters and swiftly moving and engaging plots will find enjoy Harlan Coben and Brian Freeman's books. -- Shauna Griffin
Both Alison Gaylin and Harlan Coben write compelling, suspenseful tales of ordinary people caught up in terrible circumstances that, while out of the ordinary, somehow feel all too plausible. -- Shauna Griffin

Published Reviews

Publisher's Weekly Review

Wisecracking sports agent Myron Bolitar returns with style in his third mystery (after Deal Breaker and Dropshot). This time, Myron is given a chance to return to professional basketball after being sidelined by a heartbreaking injury 10 years ago. No, the owner of the New Jersey Dragons doesn't want Myron to play. He wants him to use his skills as a onetime FBI undercover agent ("the worst kept secret in the continental United States") to find a missing player and former rival. The hunt for the absent player turns up an ugly web of complications that include a dead body, blackmail, a nasty custody suit, out-of-control gambling and thugs intent on revenge. Myron finds himself dragged in deeper than expected as the case stirs unresolved issues from his own past. With the help of his lethally loyal pal Win, he untangles the mess with bravado and not a little personal pain. Coben writes a fast-moving narrative in a style witty enough to keep pace without straining too hard. (Dec.) (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved

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Citations

APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Coben, H. (2008). Fade Away . Random House Publishing Group.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Coben, Harlan. 2008. Fade Away. Random House Publishing Group.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Coben, Harlan. Fade Away Random House Publishing Group, 2008.

Harvard Citation (style guide)

Coben, H. (2008). Fade away. Random House Publishing Group.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Coben, Harlan. Fade Away Random House Publishing Group, 2008.

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