Harlan Coben

Date of Birth: January 4, 1962

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Biography

Harlan Coben is a highly acclaimed American author known for his gripping mystery and thriller novels. Born in Newark, New Jersey, Coben grew up in a family that valued education and storytelling. He attended Amherst College, where he studied political science and was a member of the Psi Upsilon fraternity with future author Dan Brown. After college, Coben worked for his family’s travel business before realizing his passion for writing. Coben’s first novel, “Play Dead,” was published in 1990, but it was his 1995 novel “Deal Breaker” that launched his career. This book introduced sports agent Myron Bolitar, a character who would go on to feature in many of Coben’s novels. Known for his intricate plots and unexpected twists, Coben has written over 30 novels, many of which have become bestsellers. His works have been translated into 45 languages, and several have been adapted into television series, including the popular Netflix shows “The Stranger” and “Safe.”

5 Interesting Facts about Harlan Coben

1. Harlan Coben is the first author to win all three major mystery fiction awards in the United States: the Edgar Award, the Shamus Award, and the Anthony Award.

2. Coben’s books have sold over 75 million copies worldwide.

3. He often sets his novels in and around New Jersey, where he grew up and still resides.

4. Coben’s novel “Tell No One” was adapted into a French film in 2006, which received critical acclaim and won several awards.

5. He has a cameo appearance in the first episode of the Netflix series “The Five,” which he also created.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Harlan Coben

1. “Sometimes the loudest cries for help are silent.”

2. “The monster showed up just after midnight. As they do.”

3. “Every seven years, the cells in your entire body are destroyed and replaced. Now, who knows what the hell is in your head?”

4. “It’s not so much the journey that is the destination, it’s the destinations that make the journey.”

5. “Home isn’t a place; it’s a feeling.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Harlan Coben’s highest net worth is estimated to be around $25 million.

Children

Harlan Coben and his wife, pediatrician Anne Armstrong-Coben, have four children. They live in Ridgewood, New Jersey, and maintain a relatively private family life.