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"A fast-paced plot, witty dialogue, more than a few surprises, and a you'll-never-guess-whodunit denouement."—Armchair Detective

"Superb writing...Harlan Coben serves up an ace with Drop Shot."—John Lutz, author of Death by Jury


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"A fast-paced plot, witty dialogue, more than a few surprises, and a you'll-never-guess-whodunit denouement."—Armchair Detective

"Superb writing...Harlan Coben serves up an ace with Drop Shot."—John Lutz, author of Death by Jury


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  • Hardcover: 320 pages
  • Publisher: Delacorte Press (August 28, 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0385342101
  • ISBN-13: 978-0385342100
  • Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.4 x 1.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (62 customer reviews)
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Another solid Coben effort..., July 5, 2005
By Brosamj (East Coast) - See all my reviews
I will be the first to admit that I am a fan of Harlan Coben's work. Myron Bolitar led novels are among my favorites. Bolitar is a well-written character and you generally know what to expect from him. Wise-cracking, hard working and usually quite a bit of fun.

This novel is no exception. With that said, I have given it 4 stars because it was not as good as some of his other work. The story follows Bolitar around as he investigates the death of a potential client (former tennis star player). His current client, a rising tennis star that is making a big splash in the tourney, may be involved or have some knowledge of the dead former tennis player. Now it is up to Bolitar to figure out if there is an relationship between the dead player and is current client. The plot twists a little here and there and Bolitar continues to fight against those that want this case buried (and an older case buried).

The Senator involved and the cover up from years ago of another murder (a murder that may have a connection to the dead tennis player and his current client) left a little to be desired. The details are sketchy and though it is later cleared up somewhat, I wish there were a few more details and a little more info.

The tennis also could have been portrayed better...his current client, the rising tennis star goes through the tourney and we don't know much about this guy's tennis career even though he is rushing through the tourney. A little more backround (has he played in many tourney's before this, is he ranked, etc.) would have made his run in the tourney one that the reader could have been more interested in.

The novel is solid. It is a fun read and will keep you entertained...I just wanted a little more from a good writer and a fun character.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars MORE LOB THAN DROP SHOT, September 6, 2008
By Bookworm (St. George Utah) - See all my reviews
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When a young female ex-tennis star is murdered at the gates of the U.S. Tennis Open, ex-lawyer turned sports agent (and pseudo detective) Myron Bolitar along with his slightly psycho pal, Win Lockwood, become involved in the investigation.

It seems the murder victim had intended to "make a comeback" and had been trying to contact Myron to engage his services as her agent before she met her untimely end. The mystery surrounding her death and its link to another murder six years earlier is pretty "run of the mill" and the identity of the killer is evident long before the last page of the book. The cop on the case is stereotypically stupid and stubborn, the "mob" boss comes across as an uneducated strong-arm goon, the tennis trainer is a twisted pervert, and all I can say about Myron's girlfriend, Jennifer, is "he deserves better". It's no wonder that his mother and his assistant Esperanza dislike her so intensely.

Drop Shot is a tennis term referring to the tactic of barely tapping the ball over the net thereby making it nearly impossible for your opponent to return the ball. This book is aptly titled, since the story itself barely makes it and is rescued by the interaction between a couple of the characters. The most interesting "couple" in the book are not Myron and Jennifer, but rather Bolitar and Lockwood. Bolitar has a sort of smart -aleck cerebral humor about him while Lockwood is the man of action with a skewed perception of society and together they are a the dynamic duo - - - - sort of like pairing Bernie Rohdenbahr with Jack Reacher.

Drop Shot is definitely not the best mystery you will ever read, but then again it's not the worst.


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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Drop Shot, December 14, 1999
By Larry A. Little (Arlington Heights, IL.) - See all my reviews
I just finished this book, and enjoyed it, but it was not up the Harlan's usually high standards. I agree with another review who said that there were places in the book that could have been "cut & pasted" from some of Harlan's other books. Again, the conversational writing is tremendous, and most of all "true to life". The characters seem to come to life and do in fact have their individual personalities. Not his best, but worth reading.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Drop Shot
I enjoy his writing style and sense of humor. Light reading good for relaxation,
Published 17 days ago by Elaine H. Bower

5.0 out of 5 stars Drop Shot
I enjoyed this book very much. I will buy more books written by Harlan Coben
Published 5 months ago by Guenivere

4.0 out of 5 stars A fun whodunit that is an easy read
This is my sixth book by Mr. Coben, second in the Myron Bolitar series and all have been more than three stars. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Reads Thrillers

4.0 out of 5 stars an efficient and perfectly enjoyable murder mystery...
Harlan Coben certainly likes to churn out his Myron Bolitar mysteries. Thankfully 'Drop Shot' is among the more sane and enjoyable entries. Read more
Published 7 months ago by lazza

3.0 out of 5 stars Not as good as others
If Myron Bolitar doesn't stop soon, he won't have a single client left; at least that's the impression I'm left with after reading this novel. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Sally E. Warfield

4.0 out of 5 stars predictable fun
This is my second Myron Bolitar novel, and it delivered exactly what I expected, no more and no less. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Drop Shot
A good mystery read, plus the Myron Bolitar adds some humor.
A good flowing story.
Published 14 months ago by Robert V. Eby Jr.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book
Myron Bolitar books are always hilarious and highly entertaining. The characters of Myron, Win, Esperanza, and the rest are all great. Read more
Published 14 months ago by C. Utterback

5.0 out of 5 stars Myron is fabulous all over again
Coben knows how to weave a story that keeps you up all night finishing his books. This is no exception and his protagonist Myron is the best. Read more
Published 16 months ago by P. L. Mclaughlin

4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable Early Novel from Coben
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