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by Harlan Coben (Author) "Myron Bolitar used a cardboard periscope to look over the suffocating throngs of ridiculously clad spectators..." (more)
Key Phrases: chink bitch, mall girls, sports agent, Linda Coldren, Jack Coldren, Esme Fong (more...)
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"Another winner...Pungent observations, indelibly drawn characters and a twisting, surprise-laden plot."—Atlanta Journal and Constitution

"Sharp plotting and emotional density, as well as nonstop wisecracks."—Publishers Weekly

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Kidnappers have snatched the teenage son of super-star golfer Linda Coldren and her husband, Jack, an aging pro, at the height of the U.S. Open. To help get the boy back, sports agent Myron Bolitar goes charging after clues and suspects from the Main Line mansions to a downtown cheaters' motel--and back in time to a U.S. Open twenty-three years ago, when Jack Coldren should have won, but didn't. Suddenly Myron finds him self surrounded by blue bloods, criminals, and liars. And as one family's darkest secrets explode into murder, Myron finds out just how rough this game can get.

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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  • Mass Market Paperback: 368 pages
  • Publisher: Dell (July 7, 1997)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0440222702
  • ISBN-13: 978-0440222705
  • Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.1 x 1.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (42 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #10,123 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Back Spin scores a hole in one., June 26, 1997
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In Back Spin, Harlan Coben not only manages to provide a glimpse into the psyche of a champion (whatever their field of expertise), but weaves together a chilling tale of kidnapping, family secrets, and the beauty and eccentricity which is golf. While Myron Bolitar, sports rep and rival of Henny Youngman for king of the one-liners, attempts to enter the world of professional golfing at the US Open, he is more than a little side-tracked by frantically working to find the missing son of the leader of that prestigious event. This is a story of violence, in the graphic, physical sense and also in terms of betrayal; particularly the pain that family members can inflict upon one another. Back Spin also moves us along in our understanding of Myron, Esperanza and especially the charming, but lethal Win. For those already acquainted with those characters (in every sense of the word!), Back Spin is a "must read." For those not yet acquainted with this trio, or the author, you can look forward to a great story, with more twists and turns than the golf hole of your worst nightmares, and more empathy and eloquence than all the jokes and snappy come-backs might lead you to expect. Whatever the author's golf handicap may be, with this latest addition to the Myron Bolitar series, Harlan Coben shows he definitely qualifies as a Master of his craft
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Cobens Rules!, April 23, 1999
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Please order all of Harlan Coben's Myron Bolitar novels at once. Not only will you read about the world's most honorable sports agent Myron Bolitar but you get a murder mystery to follow as well as some memorable characters to cheer for. The mysteries are excellently written, hilarious and fast-paced. Once I started reading the book, it is hard to put it down, so I didn't, I finished it the day I received, as I did with the previous Bolitar novels. What draws me to this series is Myron's interactions with the people closest to him - his girlfriend, his parents, his assistant/partner(?) Esparanza and last but not least Win Lockwood - psycho-yuppie. I can only read books in the mystery genre and this is one of the best series ever. To all you potential Cobenatics - order all Bolitar novels at once! Please note that you can reserve the new novel - The Final Detail before its release in June. Hurry - catch up with Myron, Win (my favorite) and crew before the June deadline.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Plot Spins and Spins Taking You on the Ultimate Adventure, June 6, 2004
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Myron Bolitar, MB Sports Rep returns for another fast paced can't put down adventure with so many twists in the ending you feel like you're in a backspin. This time round Myron's at the US Open golf tournament. Not a huge fan of golf he doesn't really want to be there but Win tells him it is an excellent opportunity for clients. Turns out Win's right, but for personal reasons Win doesn't want Myron to accept this case. Myron can't say no though, so he's on the case of kidnapped spoilt rich kid Chad Coldren, who is the son of the top female Golf player Linda Coldren and her husband tournament choker Jack Coldren who is leading the US Open for the first time in 30 years.

Of course not everyone likes Myron poking his nose where it does not belong and to Myron's disappointment Win is at the top of that list. Win of course would never harm Myron but others don't share that point of view.

You don't have to be a fan of golf to enjoy this in fact if you don't like Golf Myron's comments along the way are so much funnier. This is one of the best Myron stories, you can read it as a stand alone novel but you'll get a lot more out of this book if you read the prior novels first. Also check out Coben's independent Masterpieces such as Tell No One as well as the rest of Myron's adventures including the next in the series One False Move.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Obsessions
This is one of the earlier novels in the Myron Bolitar series. Sports agent Myron Bolitar is at the US Open (golf), nominally looking for new clients to represent. Read more
Published 27 days ago by Fred Camfield

5.0 out of 5 stars loved it
This is the first Coben book I have read. I loved it. I am on my 4th one now. The book was great fun. Don't we all wish we had a friend like Win? Read more
Published 4 months ago by Donna O. Walton

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the top Myron Bolitar books
I have read all of the MB books and this one is definitely in the top 3 or so. Once again it is a pure mystery that this time reveals a great deal about the character of Win and... Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars Another great one in the Myron Boliter series
In true Harlan Coben style as I am coming to love after reading three in the Myron Bolitar series. Keeps you guessing the entire time. Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars Comparable to others about Myron
I have read the Myron books out of sequence, which makes their freshness harder to judge. What may be a new angle or detail for sequential readers may be old news for me. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Coben NEVER ceases to amaze me!
As of this writing, I have read everything by Coben from "One False Move" going forward skipping over "Promise Me. Read more
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Think about this for a minute, you have just sunken the putt to take an eight stroke lead in the U.S. Open when moments later you find that your son is missing. Read more
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