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Fiction. Mystery. Suspense. Thriller. HTML:In this sixth novel in the award-winning Myron Bolitar series, Harlan Coben delivers a riveting powerhouse thriller�??a twisting mystery of betrayal, family secrets, and murder. Myron Bolitar�??s colleague at MB SportsReps, Esperanza, has been arrested for the murder of a client, a fallen baseball star attempting a comeback. Myron is determined to prove Esperanza�??s innocence�??even if she won�??t speak to him on the advice of her lawyer, who warns Myron to keep away from both the case and his client. But Myron is already too close, too involved, and has too much at stake. And the closer Myron gets to the truth, the more the evidence points to the only viable suspect besides Esperanza:
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LibraryThing member littleboris
Finally, one of Coben's books that I enjoyed. A good mystery.
LibraryThing member irinka87
Must read. I love how his love life/personal life continues throughout his series and gives you an update of it so far!
LibraryThing member reading_fox
A better offereing from Harlan this time around. Mylon is recovering form teh conclusion of the (presumably) last book, in almos perfect solitude when Win sails by. Win managaing once again to display un-explained superpowers of deducyion in finding him. Fortunetly Win's prescence in the book is
Mylon returns home to find his Agency in tatters, Ezmerelda in jail, Big Cindi in tears and suspicions cast everywhere. His parents are getting older on top of all his other worries.
As usual there are a few clues scattered around, though much is "Mylon made a few calls that confirmed his supicions" which is annoying to read. The characters are no more than 2D but Mylon's wit and banter keep it all flowing nicely.
An enjoyable and quick light whodunnit and why?
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much reduced.Mylon returns home to find his Agency in tatters, Ezmerelda in jail, Big Cindi in tears and suspicions cast everywhere. His parents are getting older on top of all his other worries.
As usual there are a few clues scattered around, though much is "Mylon made a few calls that confirmed his supicions" which is annoying to read. The characters are no more than 2D but Mylon's wit and banter keep it all flowing nicely.
An enjoyable and quick light whodunnit and why?
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LibraryThing member Joycepa
#6 in the Myron Bolitar series.
Myron, depressed over the death of a young woman with whom he fell in love, flat-out runs away to a Caribbean island where he meets a woman on a similar quest. He and she use their sexual involvement to keep at bay the events in their lives. But Paradise is invaded by
Back in New York, Myron discovers that Esperanza is being held as the chief (and only) suspect in the murder of an aging pitcher, Clu Haid. Haid, who had struggled over the years with alcohol and drug addictions, as well as marital infidelity, was trying to clean up his act in order to retain his last chance in the major leagues, with the NY Yankees. according to witnesses, Haid confronted Esperanza in a parking lot--and actually punched her in the mouth. Days later, Haid was dead.
Now, Esperanza isn't talking to Myron about her case, and has asked Big Cyndi and her lawyer, Hester Crimstein, to keep silent as well. she warns Myron to let the case go, and depend on Crimstein, a famous defense lawyer, to take c are of everything. Myron, of course, is constitutionally incapable of "letting it all go", and with Win along as backup, investigates.
Which leads him into some of the odder aspects of Manhattan life; accompanied by Big Cyndi, he visits a bar aptly named Take A Guess--where sexual identity is pretty fluid. There is a really funny scene in the bar where Myron, attracted to what appears to be (but remember to guess) a woman in a cat suit (he has a thing about women in cat suits), tries to figure out if there's one too many penises between them.
Coben's off-the-wall humor is present and enlivening as always. In addition, this is his best-written book to date in the series. The plot is excellent and the writing taut. The climax is superbly done But best of all is the ambiguity Coben introduces. Justice? Right and wrong? While Myron dwelt on the morality of his actions in One False Move, Coben ups the ante in this book to encompass a great deal more.
An important thread in the story involves around the attitude just about everyone has towards successful sports figures; definitely, rules get bent and even broken when it comes to the athletically supertalented, and Coben, through Myron, reflects on the resultant damage to everyone. While this book was written in 2000, certainly the headlines in today's media about, in particular, NFL stars makes this line of social observation extremely pertinent.
Well-written page-turner, The Final Detail is a thoughtful social commentary as well. Highly recommended.
Myron, depressed over the death of a young woman with whom he fell in love, flat-out runs away to a Caribbean island where he meets a woman on a similar quest. He and she use their sexual involvement to keep at bay the events in their lives. But Paradise is invaded by
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none other than Win, who informs Myron that Esperanza is in big trouble in New York and needs Myron's help. Myron leaves immediately on Win's yacht (naturally).Back in New York, Myron discovers that Esperanza is being held as the chief (and only) suspect in the murder of an aging pitcher, Clu Haid. Haid, who had struggled over the years with alcohol and drug addictions, as well as marital infidelity, was trying to clean up his act in order to retain his last chance in the major leagues, with the NY Yankees. according to witnesses, Haid confronted Esperanza in a parking lot--and actually punched her in the mouth. Days later, Haid was dead.
Now, Esperanza isn't talking to Myron about her case, and has asked Big Cyndi and her lawyer, Hester Crimstein, to keep silent as well. she warns Myron to let the case go, and depend on Crimstein, a famous defense lawyer, to take c are of everything. Myron, of course, is constitutionally incapable of "letting it all go", and with Win along as backup, investigates.
Which leads him into some of the odder aspects of Manhattan life; accompanied by Big Cyndi, he visits a bar aptly named Take A Guess--where sexual identity is pretty fluid. There is a really funny scene in the bar where Myron, attracted to what appears to be (but remember to guess) a woman in a cat suit (he has a thing about women in cat suits), tries to figure out if there's one too many penises between them.
Coben's off-the-wall humor is present and enlivening as always. In addition, this is his best-written book to date in the series. The plot is excellent and the writing taut. The climax is superbly done But best of all is the ambiguity Coben introduces. Justice? Right and wrong? While Myron dwelt on the morality of his actions in One False Move, Coben ups the ante in this book to encompass a great deal more.
An important thread in the story involves around the attitude just about everyone has towards successful sports figures; definitely, rules get bent and even broken when it comes to the athletically supertalented, and Coben, through Myron, reflects on the resultant damage to everyone. While this book was written in 2000, certainly the headlines in today's media about, in particular, NFL stars makes this line of social observation extremely pertinent.
Well-written page-turner, The Final Detail is a thoughtful social commentary as well. Highly recommended.
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LibraryThing member she_climber
Coben did it again. I love this series. I've dreading the fact that I'm nearing the end, but I can't stop I'm eating these books up like candy. Candy with the surprise center, because I never see the end coming and I haven't gotten a bad one yet!
LibraryThing member IsaacFry
When Myron's friend and partner, Esperanza is arrested for murder, Myron must find out what transpired while he was on vacation for a few weeks.
LibraryThing member edwardsgt
Another tricky plot for Myron to unravel after he takes off to the Caribbean for three weeks without telling anyone only to find his trusty colleague Esperanza has been arrested for the murder of one of their clients. As usual the pages are full of wise cracks and vivid descriptions of characters,
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both major and minor which really bring them to life. Recommended. Show Less
LibraryThing member riverwillow
This is a good read, but somehow the plot of this one just stretches my credibility a little too far - I really am not sure about the revelations at the end of the book. One of the things I do enjoy about this series is how Coben's characters, especially Myron, grow from book to book, well the read
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learns a little more about Will with each book. Show Less
LibraryThing member Tommie1
This is thw 2nd novel I have read and, although very good, it was not as riveting as the first. Maybe it was he "Myron bolitar" thing; series books can sometimes have less depth. Myron seem to always be up and going here and there but hardly ever is the time for food, sleep, etc the normal parts of
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life that need to be included in any story if it wants to be original. Myron is made out to be a little larger than life as a sports rep trying to discover one of his client and also an alumni of the college they attended. Always going here and there, winning each battle with his wits, strengh or whatever he needs to pewere over his adversary. Still good readning, tho. Show Less
LibraryThing member wiccked
I'm sure I've read Harlan Coben book(s) before, but I don't remember what. I haven't read any with Myron Bolitar in before though, and while I was a bit unsure at first, by the end I was hooked. And I'm already reading another.
Real twists in this one!
Real twists in this one!
LibraryThing member bribre01
Another fun adventure with Myron and Win! I loved this one, couldn't put it down!
LibraryThing member jayne_charles
I took the risk of reading this instalment in the series out of sequence, which was perhaps a mistake as it was peppered with references to previous adventures I haven't read yet....but I'd started, so I finished.
In time honoured fashion it's a complex whodunnit/whydunnit involving sports stars,
Humour is what sets this author apart from other crime writers. It's there on every page, and not just in dialogue between the characters: the authorial voice has its tongue firmly in its cheek throughout with witty asides and winks to camera. The effect is like having an overexcited friend perched at your side, continually digging you in the ribs and chortling "he's a right one innee, eh, eh?" It meant I was constantly aware of the author, reminded that it was all a work of fiction. On the other hand, I would guess that the chumminess and what are undoubtedly excellent jokes in many cases, are what keep fans coming back for more.
In time honoured fashion it's a complex whodunnit/whydunnit involving sports stars,
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guns, wisecracks and the obligatory missing girl. There are discourses on subjects as diverse as sexual/gender preference, baseball and the Beach Boys, and Myron Bolitar gets to the bottom of the mystery thanks in no small part to his tough friend, a man whose powers seem limitless and thus could only exist in fiction.Humour is what sets this author apart from other crime writers. It's there on every page, and not just in dialogue between the characters: the authorial voice has its tongue firmly in its cheek throughout with witty asides and winks to camera. The effect is like having an overexcited friend perched at your side, continually digging you in the ribs and chortling "he's a right one innee, eh, eh?" It meant I was constantly aware of the author, reminded that it was all a work of fiction. On the other hand, I would guess that the chumminess and what are undoubtedly excellent jokes in many cases, are what keep fans coming back for more.
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LibraryThing member klarusu
I'm not going to say much about this one because, as with all Harlan Coben books, the fun is in working your way through the mystery and trying to second guess the outcome. This Myron Bolitar novel starts with Esperanza in jail for the murder of a client of the agency and revolves around Myron
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trying to piece together the actual events leading to the night in question. Enough said, I think! Show Less
LibraryThing member jbemrose
Myron Bolitar Book #6 Esperanza is in jail for the murder of a client Clu Haid. Esperanza does not what Myron and Win's help to get her out. But Myron could not let it go.
LibraryThing member MrsLee
Esperanza is in prison for murder and she isn't talking to Myron. He insists on helping her, even though she has asked him not to. This had plenty of the humor I have come to appreciate in Coben's stories. The mystery was good enough that it kept me guessing until the reveal, and I only felt the
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author cheated a little by withholding crucial information. It didn't affect my enjoyment of the story and I will be looking for more books by Harlan Coben. Show Less
LibraryThing member sberson
the usual characters, but well written, as always, and plenty of humor. Good reading.
LibraryThing member buffalogr
Excellent addition to the Bolitar series. This one's fun because it involves all the characters: Esperanza, Win, Mom & Dad. Great plot with a nice twist at the end. I particularly liked Big Cindy's part--she stepped in and covered the office. We learned more about her and Esperanza, too. Pretty
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good story for a sports agent in NYC. Show Less
LibraryThing member Olivermagnus
The Final Detail is the sixth book of the popular Myron Bolitar series and begins with Myron and a beautiful woman on a small Caribbean island. After the emotional events that occurred in the last book, One False Move, Myron was unable to cope with his life or career as the owner of MB SportsReps,
She's alleged to have killed New York Yankees pitcher Clu Haid, Myron's first client. Myron and Haid were fraternity brothers years before at Duke University. Myron knows Esmeralda is innocent, despite the fact that the murder weapon was found in Myron's office. There's also the fact that Clu had withdrawn $200,000 from his investment account and his blood has been found in Myron's car, the car that was being driven by Esperanza.
I really enjoy this series and it's turned into one of my favorites. While the book starts a bit slowly, it picks up it's pace after a few chapters and becomes a page turner. This is a series that continues to get better the further you go. It's got humor, and there's always a lot of wisecracking dialogue between the main characters. Win is an especially fascinating character who is handsome, wealthy, and a bit of a psycho. Esperanza takes a back seat in this book but Big Cyndi, her friend and former wrestling tag team partner, gets a chance to really shine. It's a great mystery and also explores how Myron feels about facing up to who you are and how you make the most of the rest of your life.
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a Manhattan-based sports agency. His best friend and confidant, Win arrives by yacht to tell him that Esperanza Diaz, Myron's partner in MB SportsReps, has been arrested for murder. She's alleged to have killed New York Yankees pitcher Clu Haid, Myron's first client. Myron and Haid were fraternity brothers years before at Duke University. Myron knows Esmeralda is innocent, despite the fact that the murder weapon was found in Myron's office. There's also the fact that Clu had withdrawn $200,000 from his investment account and his blood has been found in Myron's car, the car that was being driven by Esperanza.
I really enjoy this series and it's turned into one of my favorites. While the book starts a bit slowly, it picks up it's pace after a few chapters and becomes a page turner. This is a series that continues to get better the further you go. It's got humor, and there's always a lot of wisecracking dialogue between the main characters. Win is an especially fascinating character who is handsome, wealthy, and a bit of a psycho. Esperanza takes a back seat in this book but Big Cyndi, her friend and former wrestling tag team partner, gets a chance to really shine. It's a great mystery and also explores how Myron feels about facing up to who you are and how you make the most of the rest of your life.
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LibraryThing member DrApple
Myron and Win are trying to prove the innocence of Myron's partner Esparanza who has been accused of killing one of their clients. Esparanza refuses to help in her own defense, so Myron and WIn are left to sift through clues to try to find who really killed a ball player.
LibraryThing member shannon.dolgos
Myron wigs out and takes off to the Caribbean with Therese, a woman he just met. After three weeks in paradise, Win shows up with news that Esperanza has been arrested for the murder of Clu Haid. Clu Haid was a client, and college friend. Myron leaves Therese to help Esperanza, only to be shut
As Myron digs into the case to help Esperanza, long forgotten secrets become exposed...
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out.As Myron digs into the case to help Esperanza, long forgotten secrets become exposed...
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LibraryThing member adam.currey
Standard Harlan Coben fare - meaning fast paced intrigue, twists and turns galore, and an ending you won't see coming.
LibraryThing member stephanie_M
This time, this novel by Coben reaches way back into the past, 20 years ago. This novel deals wit baseball, drugs, murders, culpability and honor, and a set up. I didn't find this novel in the Bolitar series as quip-filled, nor as interesting as the past couple. It lacked a little something, and
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I'm not sure what just yet. And even though Bllitar's mother is a bit of a nag, I don't like the idea that they may both be retiring, selling their home of approx 40 years, and possibly even moving to Florida. (Nor the other thing the dad is going through). There are still nasty asides lobbed at the Bog Cindy character which could be left out, and make the Bolitar character, and Coben himself seem way less sizeist, and not quote such assholes. I'm trying to ignore them and keep reading through the series...... 4 stars Show Less
LibraryThing member ecw0647
Excellently narrated by Jonathan Marosz. This is the 6th in the Myron Bolitar series. It's funny yet serious. Coben muses periodically through the characters on an assortment of issues. Gender plays a role in this mystery and one of the characters, Thrill, a journalist going incognito as a stunning
Myron has, for all intents and purposes, disappeared to the Caribbean. Wyn tracks him down to bring him back following murder charges that have been lodged against Myron's assistant, Esperanza. The plot revolves around an incident that happened many years ago. Whether Wyn is right in rationalizing Myron's behavior I leave to the reader. Let's just say the book is replete with ethical conundrums (conundra? - there seems to be some disagreement.)
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thrill seeker with a substantial bosom, explains how men react to mammary glands. It's as "if the nipples were grapefruit spoons to reached out and gouged out the frontal lobes of men making them lose all sense." she muses.Myron has, for all intents and purposes, disappeared to the Caribbean. Wyn tracks him down to bring him back following murder charges that have been lodged against Myron's assistant, Esperanza. The plot revolves around an incident that happened many years ago. Whether Wyn is right in rationalizing Myron's behavior I leave to the reader. Let's just say the book is replete with ethical conundrums (conundra? - there seems to be some disagreement.)
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LibraryThing member susandennis
Coben's protagonist is Myron Bolitar who is a professional sports agent. I only have one sport so I've been waiting for his baseball book. I shouldn't have waited. This guy knows how to make words sing. "The plane descended without delay, the landing was so smooth it could have been choreographed
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by the Temptations." Little gems like this are sprinkled liberally throughout the story which is also not too shabby. In Final Detail Bolitar's partner, Esperanza, has been arrested for the murder of one of his clients, pitcher Clu Haid and she won't say a word about anything. The characters are all people I would love to have lunch with and the dialogue is snappy. I can't wait to read the other Coben's. Show Less
LibraryThing member Olivermagnus
The Final Detail is the sixth book of the popular Myron Bolitar series and begins with Myron and a beautiful woman on a small Caribbean island. After the emotional events that occurred in the last book, One False Move, Myron was unable to cope with his life or career as the owner of MB SportsReps,
She's alleged to have killed New York Yankees pitcher Clu Haid, Myron's first client. Myron and Haid were fraternity brothers years before at Duke University. Myron knows Esmeralda is innocent, despite the fact that the murder weapon was found in Myron's office. There's also the fact that Clu had withdrawn $200,000 from his investment account and his blood has been found in Myron's car, the car that was being driven by Esperanza.
I really enjoy this series and it's turned into one of my favorites. While the book starts a bit slowly, it picks up it's pace after a few chapters and becomes a page turner. This is a series that continues to get better the further you go. It's got humor, and there's always a lot of wisecracking dialogue between the main characters. Win is an especially fascinating character who is handsome, wealthy, and a bit of a psycho. Esperanza takes a back seat in this book but Big Cyndi, her friend and former wrestling tag team partner, gets a chance to really shine. It's a great mystery and also explores how Myron feels about facing up to who you are and how you make the most of the rest of your life.
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a Manhattan-based sports agency. His best friend and confidant, Win arrives by yacht to tell him that Esperanza Diaz, Myron's partner in MB SportsReps, has been arrested for murder. She's alleged to have killed New York Yankees pitcher Clu Haid, Myron's first client. Myron and Haid were fraternity brothers years before at Duke University. Myron knows Esmeralda is innocent, despite the fact that the murder weapon was found in Myron's office. There's also the fact that Clu had withdrawn $200,000 from his investment account and his blood has been found in Myron's car, the car that was being driven by Esperanza.
I really enjoy this series and it's turned into one of my favorites. While the book starts a bit slowly, it picks up it's pace after a few chapters and becomes a page turner. This is a series that continues to get better the further you go. It's got humor, and there's always a lot of wisecracking dialogue between the main characters. Win is an especially fascinating character who is handsome, wealthy, and a bit of a psycho. Esperanza takes a back seat in this book but Big Cyndi, her friend and former wrestling tag team partner, gets a chance to really shine. It's a great mystery and also explores how Myron feels about facing up to who you are and how you make the most of the rest of your life.
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