- Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆
- Genre: Domestic Thriller
- Length: 400 pages
- Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
- Release Date: March 15, 2022
ABOUT THE BOOK
From the modern master of suspense comes a gripping new thriller in which wilde follows a tip that may finally reveal the truth behind his abandonment . . . Only to end up in the sights of a ruthless killer.
After months away, Wilde has returned to the Ramapo Mountains in the wake of a failed bid at domesticity that confirms what he’s known all along: He belongs on his own, free from the comforts and constraints of modern life.
Suddenly, a DNA match on an online ancestry database brings Wilde closer to his past than he’s ever dreamed, and finally gives Wilde the opening he needs to track down his father. But meeting the man brings up more questions than answers. So Wilde reaches out to his last, most desperate lead, a second cousin who disappears as quickly as he resurfaces, having experienced an epic fall from grace that can only be described as a waking nightmare.
Was his cousin’s downfall a long time coming? Or was he the victim of a conspiracy as cunning as it is complex? And how does it all connect to the man once known as The Stranger, a treacherous fugitive with a growing following whose mission and methods have only turned more dangerous with time?
My Thoughts
It was only when I finished The Match and was looking for a book excerpt or other interesting thing to add to this blog review, that I learned this was the second book in a series. The first is The Boy in the Woods. I was completely surprised that this second book stood alone so effortlessly.
This story felt like several things were happening at the same time, and I kept wondering when and how they would intersect. In retrospect, I’m sure if I’d read the first book, it probably wouldn’t have taken me quite so long to figure out relationships.
As I said, there are quite a few things going on, several characters (but not too many to keep track of), a murder trial and DNA mystery, a serial killer, a group of cyber vigilantes, and more. I knew Coben would neatly tie this little package up, but how? The pages flew. I wasn’t overwhelmed by the happenings like some stories have made me feel. I was intrigued.
But when the puzzle pieces started falling in place, now that’s the time I had to keep my head on straight and attempt to remember relationships and possible connections.
Several times I thought the surprise twist in the book was the end, but then another surprise would come to light. I had to keep my seatbelt on for the last quarter of the book. But I definitely liked the wild ride.
My Concerns
It was a little twisted and I had to suspend disbelief at times, but not to the point that it really concerned me. However, it might not work for others.
Final Thoughts
Now that I realize there’s a book before this one, I’d suggest you start with that. Though as I mentioned, it’s not necessary, but would no doubt be helpful.
I give this an easy thumbs up. It took a great mind to come up with this complicated plot.
My thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ability to read an ARC and freely review it according to my opinion.
Rating
5 STARS
About the Author
With over 75 million books in print worldwide, Harlan Coben is the #1 New York Times author of thirty three novels including WIN, THE BOY FROM THE WOODS, RUN AWAY, FOOL ME ONCE, TELL NO ONE and the renowned Myron Bolitar series. His books are published in 45 languages around the globe.
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