You know, people call mystery novels or thrillers 'puzzles.' I never understood that, because when I buy a puzzle, I already know what it is. It's on the box. And even if I don't, if it's a 5,000-piece puzzle of the 'Mona Lisa', it's not like I put the last piece in and go, 'I had no idea it's the 'Mona Lisa'!'
Harlan CobenThe book I always say that influenced me, subconsciously, because at the time I didn't know I wanted to be a writer, was William Goldman's 'Marathon Man.' That was the first adult thriller that I loved. I read it when I was 15 or so, when my father gave it to me.
Harlan CobenI always think the insecurity is going to go away, but it's always there. Only bad writers think they're good.
Harlan Coben"So basically, that entire theory is blown to hell."Not basically," Win corrected. "Entirely."
Harlan CobenYou want this so badlyโthis second chance, this chance at real redemptionโthat you canโt see the truth.
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