The Final Detail

A Myron Bolitar Novel

By: Harlan Coben

Narrated by: Jonathan Marosz

In this classic sixth novel in the award-winning Myron Bolitar series, number one New York Times best-selling author Harlan Coben delivers a riveting, powerhouse thriller featuring one of the most fascinating and complex heroes in all of suspense fiction. Here is a twisting mystery of betrayal, family secrets, and murder filled with the sly humor, dead-on dialogue, and unforgettable characters that have made Harlan Coben one of today’s must-listen suspense authors.

For Myron Bolitar, sports agent and reluctant sleuth, it was a long-needed vacation. A tropical beach. A warm breeze. A little uncomplicated passion with a woman he hardly knows. But, most of all, a chance to clear his head after the death of a close friend. It almost works - until his fiercely loyal, if sometimes morally challenged, friend Win shows up with a message that blasts Myron back to New York...and reality. Esperanza, Myron’s best friend and partner at MB Sportsrep, has been arrested for the murder of a client, a fallen baseball star attempting a comeback. Myron is determined to prove Esperanza’s innocence. But she isn’t speaking. And neither is her lawyer, except to say that Myron would do best to keep his distance, lest he hurt her case.

Only Myron is already too close to the case to back away. For 12 years ago a young agent tried to help an up-and-coming athlete. It was a fatal mistake - and now Myron may have to pay the price.To solve a case as bizarre as it is difficult, Myron will be obliged to view it from the strangest angles: a transsexual nightclub, a baseball owner with a long-lost daughter, a dubious drug test, an impossible murder scene, and a computer disk with the image of a disintegrating girl. But most bizarre of all is that as he tries to unearth, Myron’s own investigation points to only one other suspect: himself...as this spellbinding novel twists, jolts, and careens towards its dazzling finish.

©1999 Harlan Coben (P)1999 Books on Tape

Critic reviews

"The strongest entry yet in a series that deftly balances realism with excitement, while refusing to fall back on genre cliches." (Publishers Weekly)

"Combines Chandler's wry wit with Ross Macdonald's moral complexity." (Philadelphia Inquirer)

"Coben displays all the right moves...snappy dialogue, fast pacing, neat plotting....Myron's some serious competition for Robert Parker's Spenser." (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

"Poignant and insightful...Myron is gallant, likable and delightfully original." (Los Angeles Times)

Great Mystery

Another great book from Harlen Coben. Loved the sense of humor of the characters as well as the plot, as always.

The Final Detail

The series keeps getting better and better. It’s such a nice change to have a good relationship between parents and their grown kids.

Just Brilliant

Any additional comments?

This was the first Myron Bolitar book I read. The narrator was excellent and it was this book that had me fall in love with Myron's psychotic friend Win; of corse Myron was awesome as well. The action is swift and I wasn't able to put the book down until I have reached the ending. The events takes unexpected turns and twists, which naturally makes the reader want more. I was expecting something like Stay Close as that was the first book by Coben I've read. However, despite having some things similar, the series non the less has its own style. I love this book especially also because of the humor of the characters.

Defiantly worth reading!

Intriguing and suspenseful

I like the Myron Bolitar and Win combo, especially the repartee and the “dynamic duo” presentation. Jonathan Marosz brings the characters to life. I’m sold on Coben’s books, particularly because they are entertaining escapes during my commute. It’s fast-paced and suspenseful and I’m more than satisfied with a well-written book like that.

loved it

love these characters!! i can not wait to hear the next book in the series!

Class B felony bikini

I snagged this one last sale book from the Myron Bolitar series hoping to get more of Hester, Crimstein character. One of the other stories mentioned Esperanza getting arrested and the introduction of the Hester character in this story, The reviews were not very helpful so I took a chance. Yes, Hester is in this book but once again just a splash. And very little Esperanza so this was not my favorite book. Those two characters usually give you heaps of laughs. But this story had a very serious subject matter so you had to be patient for the humor and sarcasm.
The author can still spin a tail, and this one does not disappoint.
Where my comments of help?

Another great HC book

I especially liked the references to the value of integrity abd honesty. I’m starting over on the Bosch series.

Another Fantastic Bolitar Story!!

Once again - I love the characters, the twist and turns, and the ultimate reveal at the end. Thank you so much for another fantastic story!

Easy listening

Story line had two or three interesting twists, otherwise a bit repetitive. I liked the humor & easy going style. It held my interest without requiring much thought - good for beach or airline travel.

Neatly tied together

I love how all the little clues are spread out and tied so nicely together. I enjoyed it a second and third time just trying to pick up the clues. WONDERFUL narrator!