His Father’s Day short story, THE KEY TO MY FATHER, appeared June 15, 2003. Harlan was the first writer in more than a decade to be invited to write fiction for the NEW YORK TIMES op-ed page. Two books later, Bookspan, recognizing Coben’s broad international appeal, named NO SECOND CHANCE its first ever International Book of the Month in 2003 – the Main Selection in 15 different countries. The result was the critically acclaimed New York Times bestseller TELL NO ONE, which became the most decorated thriller of the year. “I came up with a great idea that simply would not work for Myron,” says Coben. After seven books Coben wanted to try something different. Critics loved the series, saying, “You race to turn pages…both suspenseful and often surprisingly funny” (People). In his first books, Coben immersed himself in the exploits of sports agent Myron Bolitar. Winner of the Edgar Award, Shamus Award and Anthony Award – the first author to win all three – international bestselling author Harlan Coben’s critically-acclaimed novels have been called “ingenious” (New York Times), “poignant and insightful” (Los Angeles Times), “consistently entertaining” (Houston Chronicle), “superb” (Chicago Tribune) and “must reading” (Philadelphia Inquirer). The movie with subtitles is now available on Netflix, Amazon Prime and DVD/Blu-Ray. The movie was the top box office foreign-language film of the year in USA, won the Lumiere (French Golden Globe) for best picture and was nominated for nine Cesars (French Oscar) and won four, including best actor, best director and best music. Harlan’s novel TELL NO ONE (NE LE DIS A PERSONNE) was turned into the renowned French film, directed by Guillaume Canet and starring Francois Cluzet. KEINE ZWEIT CHANCE, also based on Harlan’s novel, aired in Germany on Sat1. Harlan was also showrunner and executive producer for two French TV mini-series, UNE CHANCE DE TROP (NO SECOND CHANCE) with Alexandra Lamy and JUST UN REGARD (JUST ONE LOOK) with Virginie Ledoyen. He is currently filming THE STRANGER, based on his novel, for Netflix starring Richard Armitage, Siobhan Finneran, Jennifer Saunders and Stephen Rea. Hall, Audrey Fleurot and Amanda Abbington, and THE FIVE starring Tom Cullen and OT Fagbenle. Harlan is the creator and executive producer for the Netflix television dramas SAFE starring Michael C. His books are published in 43 languages around the globe. With over 70 million books in print worldwide, Harlan Coben is the #1 New York Times author of thirty one novels including RUN AWAY, FOOL ME ONCE, TELL NO ONE, NO SECOND CHANCE and the renowned Myron Bolitar series.

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