Harlan Coben: Signed Novels & Biography

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Harlan Coben is the creator and executive producer for several television shows including the upcoming Netflix Original drama SAFE starring Michael C. Hall (Dexter) and Amanda Abbington (Sherlock). He is also the executive producer and creator of Harlan Coben's THE FIVE, an original 10 episode, British crime drama - plus NO SECOND CHANCE and JUST ONE LOOK, both six-part French series based on his novels, now available on Netflix.

Winner of the Edgar Award, Shamus Award and Anthony Award - the first author to win all three - international bestselling author Harlan Coben's critically-acclaimed novels have been called "ingenious" (New York Times), "poignant and insightful" (Los Angeles Times), "consistently entertaining" (Houston Chronicle), "superb" (Chicago Tribune) and "must reading" (Philadelphia Inquirer).

His novel TELL NO ONE was turned into the commercial and critical smash hit French film of the same name, starring Francois Cluzet and Kristin Scott Thomas. The movie was the top box office foreign-language film of the year in USA, won the Lumiere (French Golden Globe) for best picture and was nominated for nine Cesars (French Oscar) and won four, including best actor, best director and best music. The movie with subtitles is now available on Netflix, Amazon Prime and DVD/Blu-Ray.

In his first books, Coben immersed himself in the exploits of sports agent Myron Bolitar. Critics loved the series, saying, "You race to turn pagesÉboth suspenseful and often surprisingly funny" (People). After seven books Coben wanted to try something different. "I came up with a great idea that simply would not work for Myron," says Coben. The result was the critically acclaimed New York Times bestseller TELL NO ONE, which became the most decorated thriller of the year. Two books later, Bookspan, recognizing Coben's broad international appeal, named NO SECOND CHANCE its first ever International Book of the Month in 2003 - the Main Selection in 15 different countries. You can find a collection of Harlan Coben signed novels below this biography.

Coben has received an eclectic variety of honors from all over the world. In Paris, he was awarded the prestigious Vermeil Medal of Honor for contributions to culture and society by the Mayor of Paris. He was won the El Premio del Novela Negra RBA in Spain, the Grand Prix de Lectrices in France, and the CWA/ITV3 Bestseller Dagger for favorite crime novelist in England. On the other end of the spectrum, Little League Baseball inducted Harlan into their Hall of Excellence in 2013, and Harlan is also a member of the New England Basketball Hall of Fame from his playing days at Amherst College.

Harlan was born in Newark, New Jersey. He still lives in New Jersey with his wife, Anne Armstrong-Coben MD, a pediatrician, and their four children.

Harlan Coben Book List and Awards
Author's website: www.harlancoben.com
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