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Fade Away (Myron Bolitar) [Mass Market Paperback]

Harlan Coben (Author)
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (76 customer reviews)


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November 2, 1996 Myron Bolitar
The home was top-notch New Jersey suburban. The living room was Martha Stewart. The basement was Legos—and blood. For sports agent Myron Bolitar, the disappearance of a man he'd once competed against was bringing back memories—of the sport he and Greg Downing had both played and the woman they both loved. Now, among the stars, the wanna-bes, the gamblers and groupies, Myron is unraveling the strange, violent life of a sports hero gone wrong, and coming face-to-face with a past he can't relive, and a present he may not survive.

In novels that crackle with wit and suspense, Edgar Award winner Harlan Coben has created one of the most fascinating and complex heroes in suspense fiction—Myron Bolitar—a hotheaded, tenderhearted sports agent who grows more and more engaging and unpredictable with each page-turning appearance.


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From Publishers Weekly

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.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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"Brilliant! Perfect for fans of Sue Grafton, Robert B. Parker, and everyone else!"—Nancy Pickard, author of I.O.U.

"Fast action, snappy dialogue...[An] enjoyable read."—Toronto Star

Product Details

  • Mass Market Paperback: 368 pages
  • Publisher: Dell (November 2, 1996)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0440222680
  • ISBN-13: 978-0440222682
  • Product Dimensions: 4.2 x 1 x 6.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (76 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #469,884 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Harlan Coben is the bestselling author of sixteen previous novels, including the #1 New York Times bestsellers "Long Lost" and "Hold Tight." Winner of the Edgar Award, the Shamus Award, and the Anthony Award, Coben lives in New Jersey with his family.







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30 of 33 people found the following review helpful
Four and a half stars... April 30, 2007
Format:Mass Market Paperback
I've read a few Harlan Coben books recently and I have thoroughly enjoyed his Myron Bolitar series. In Fade Away, he definitely raises the bar and moves from being not just an entertaining mystery writer, but also a well-written one.

Myron Bolitar is a 32 year old lawyer who runs his own sports agency. At one time, he was one of the top college players in the country. But after being drafted by the Celtics, he blows his knee out in a preseason scrimmage and his potential career is history. Now, the owner and general manager of the New Jersey Dragons want him to find one of their stars, Greg Downing, who has gone missing right before tournaments are to begin. In order not to raise suspicions, they place Bolitar on the team so that he can better investigate what has happened. Downing and Bolitar have been in competition since they were in high school, and it wasn't always about basketball. Bolitar finds many reasons for the possible disappearance of Downing that range from compulsive gambling to possible murder.

When I first started reading Coben, I thought the characters were a little too much like Robert Parker's Spenser and Hawk. But I've come to appreciate them on a new level. As a person who has played and coached basketball, Coben is right on in his observations about the game and the players. In describing Bolitar's complicated relationship with Downing, he says "there is a special bond between competitors. Kinda like Magic Johnson and Larry Bird. You become defined by one another. It was like that with Greg and me. It was unspoken, but we both knew the bond was there." TC, the other Dragon star tells Bolitar about the price of being a star. " The real price is you ain't a person anymore. You're just a thing, a shiny thing like one of these Benzes out there. The poor brothers think I'm a golden ladder with goodies at every step up. The rich white boys think I'm a fancy pet."

The plot in Fade Away is also much more intricate than usual, and the ending has a stunner of a surprise. I never saw it coming. The one thing that kept me from giving it five stars is that the plot line where Bolitar is recruited to play is a big stretch. Otherwise, this was a pretty awesome book.
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18 of 21 people found the following review helpful
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First and foremost, I do NOT consider myself a reader of mysteries, UNLESS of course, they are written by Harlan Coben. "Fade Away" is a wonderful example of what a writer can do with character development in a book series. With each book, we learn a little more about Myron Bolitar and what makes him tick - and we always like what we learn. This is the third of Coben's "Myron Bolitar" mysteries that I have read and each one just gets better. By now, I have learned to not try to figure out whodunnit before Myron does, because I will fail misrably. Coben tosses you red herrings like you were a performing seal at SeaWorld. And you will gobble each one up, with enthusiasm! Honestly, I resist the urge to read all of the Bolitar novels at once (even tho' I own them all). Coben's books are like Godiva Chocolates. You love them so much you just hate to gulp them down all at once.
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26 of 32 people found the following review helpful
Outstanding! February 15, 1998
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Being an avid reader of mysteries, I am thrilled to find an author such as Coben to add to my list of must-reads. Thanks to Amazon.com's recommendation, I first read Fade Away, then scampered to the computer to order the rest of Coben's books. Even if you aren't a sports person, this book will be a joy to read and hard to put down. His characters are interesting and just neurotic enough to be believeable. The reader instantly likes both the hero, Myron, his best friend, the anti-hero, Win, as well as Myron's assistant and girl friend. The plot is intricate and you wonder if it will all be tied together at the end. This is one of the best mysteries I've read in a long time. Try it - you won't be disappointed!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Great book
Great product; it was exactly what I expected!! Description was spot on!! Harlen Coben is a literary genius <3 Love this and all his books - can't get enough!!!
Published 1 month ago by Gruvi
Coben never disappoints...
I have never read a HCoben book I didn't love. I enjoy not being able to figure out the endings, I also enjoy last minute plot turns!
Published 2 months ago by Emile Cole
really good
This author writes a good story straight through. I will be reading more of his books. If you want read a solid story with plenty of humor,this is one for you.
Published 7 months ago by BobbyMc
Fade Away
I purchased this as part of my mission to reread the Myron Bolitar series from start to finish. This puts me another step closer. Thanks
Published 7 months ago by Edward S. Golden
great audio book
Love this series of books. The characters are great, the stories keep you guessing... good, easy reading, suspenseful, and funny. I am on the 5th book of the series.... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Robert C
Back to the Basics
Sports agent Myron Bolitar went back to his roots: basketball. The original person who recruited him into the NBA has called in a favor. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Literary Marie
Myron Bolitar Series Best in Category
Not just a winnng series, but the best series in contemporary mysteries. Harlan Coben brings a new wrinkle to an old genre, the buddy amateur sleuth novel. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Vin Smith
Harlan Coben's Fade Away
I purchased this book for my son-in-law who is an sports nut! He read the first book in the series and was hooked. This was the third in the series. Read more
Published 15 months ago by MJ
Another Myron Bolitar classic!
I can't say enough about Coben and his characters. I catch myself laughing out loud at his style of humor.
Published 16 months ago by tommyd
Rollercoaster of a Read
I discovered Harlen Coben's Myron Bolitar a few months ago. I started with the first novel in the series, fell in love with Myron and his friends, and have continued to move... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Jane P. Edwards
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