Do you know what I’m upset about? This is book #1 in a series. This means I have to wait FOREVER until the next book.

I loved this.

We have a fascinating crime, a peek into the lives of the 1%, and we have Win. He’s narcissistic. He’s slightly sociopathic. He’s oddly righteous. And he’s wonderful.

In Win, the author brings us an antihero who is utterly compelling and unique. And I want more.

The complexity extends to the other characters in the book. Every time you think you know a character, you’re dead wrong.

I want more and I don’t want to wait!

*ARC Provided via Net Galley

Over twenty years ago, heiress Patricia Lockwood was abducted during a robbery at her family's estate. She escaped four months later from what was infamously known as the "hut of horrors". Now, the paintings that were stolen have been recovered. They were discovered in the home of a murder victim. The victim had ties to not only the kidnapping and robbery, but also was part of a group that commited domestic terrorism. Windsor Horne Lockwood III — or Win, as his few friends call him, wants to know how his family's things wound up in the hands of such a person, so he uses all of his resources to investigate.
I am a huge fan of this author's books, and this one did not disappoint. It was non-stop action from start to finish. It ended with a jaw-dropper, too. I really was not expecting that. If you like a good thriller, then this is the perfect book for you.

"Articulate".

One word crisply spoken into his phone. No nonsense. Get to the point, but don't leave out the fine details. The voice belongs to Windsor Horne Lockwood III or just Win to friends and foe alike. Win gets involved and doesn't ask permission. After all, a billionaire with change in his pocket moves about town quite freely on his own. Win will amuse you or get under your skin quickly. Bottom line.......your opinion of him doesn't matter. He's heard it all.

But this case comes a little too close for comfort. It's gonna involve Win and the entire Lockwood family leaning in on their palatial house and some of its valued assets. Win is contacted by a former FBI agent, PT, who recruited Win to work with the FBI some time back. PT informs Win that a piece of luggage with his initials on it has been found at a murder scene. And hanging on the wall of that upscale condo is a missing Johannes Vermeer painting that was loaned out by the Lockwood family to a local college. PT wants to know how all these crooked pieces lead toward Win.

Now add a giant slosh of gasoline to this fire with the fact that the murder victim was a former member of a 1970's militant group called the Jane Street Six. Ry Strauss had been missing for eons and was thought to have drown years ago. Strauss never left the condo. But someone came upon his whereabouts as of late resulting in one corpse in a packrat environment. Someone has their eyes on the infamous Jane Street Six. But how and why does this involve Win?

Have mercy. Harlan Coben layers this one up hip deep in multiple threads and backstories. His character of Win takes on a life of its own. "I like violence" pretty much speaks for itself coming from the mouth of Win on many occasions and run-ins. He handles himself well in any altercations and slips through locks and alarms with ease. Win ponies out his own attributes as if listed on a personal menu. But the dialogue is sharply quirky and, at times, hilarious with Win wit. Win knows he is far above mere mortals.

Win is the first installment in this new series by the talented Harlan Coben. On a normal day, in a normal town, in our current world, Win would probably make headlines as an incorrigible individual. Yup. But there's a beating heart inside him when it comes to his precious daughter, Ema. Win does have a soft spot for the young lass. Let's see where Coben takes this series in his next offering. I do think our curiosity will have us strapped in for another ride from the Gold Coast to the dark corners where the rest of us reside. And we can articulate from here on out.

I received a copy of Win through NetGalley for an honest review. My thanks to Grand Central Publishing and to Harlan Coben for the opportunity.

DNF at 56%. I wasn't expecting this to be an offshoot of Coben's Myron Bolitar books (not a fan) and the start of a new series about Windsor Lockwood III and this confirms that, at least for this reader, I'm only interested in Harlan Coben stand-alones, though I did end up enjoying what I read a fair amount. For fans of Coben's series work, this will be an absolute winner!

Win is Harlan Coben’s latest, and the protagonist is Windsor Horne Lockwood III, a character most Coben fans are familiar with from the bestselling Myron Bolitar series. Win is rich, very rich, as well as narcissistic, entitled, and selfish, and while there is a mystery to solve in this fast-moving, fun novel, it seems to be a satire on moneyed people and the way their norms and lack of morals are different from most of us. Win’s cousin, Patricia Lockwood, was abducted many years prior, and some of the family’s priceless paintings were stolen. Although Patricia escaped her captors, the case was never solved and the paintings were never recovered. Win is called to a scene where a recluse has been found dead and one of those stolen paintings is in his apartment along with a suitcase that once belonged to Win. Win has plenty of contacts, and works with the police to delve into the recluse’s death, Patricia’s kidnapping, and the theft of the paintings.

One of the trademarks of Harlan Coben novels is the dry humor, and this novel has plenty. In fact, even though it is a viable thriller with a mystery to solve, readers will find themselves smiling throughout. The characters are extremely well-developed – Coben is a master – and whether they be good or bad, readers will have no doubt about their personalities. They absolutely seem real.

Coben’s storytelling genius is also evident in this novel. No one gets bored or confused when reading a Coben novel. It may be that this is a new series about Win, and if it is, Coben fans will be lining up for the next installment. There is also plenty of building suspense, albeit humorous suspense, which makes for good reading.

Any thriller fan who has a sense of humor or appreciates a sense of humor will enjoy this novel. Coben has outdone himself again, and will remain one of America’s favorite novelists for millions of thriller fans. You can’t go wrong with Harlan Coben and this fun, fast-moving novel.

Special thanks to NetGalley for supplying a review copy of this book.

I was given this book by NetGalley for an honest review -
Patricia abducted and escaped - two paintings stolen years ago
And then a man is murdered and beside him are found a suitcase and one of the paintings,..and behind the back of the painting are shocking pictures that lead to a years old story better left untold

This is the first book in this series of spin off character Win. This book gives you the background story of Winn Winn is not Avery nice person but you can not help to like him after reading his story. This book is full of twists and turns and I loved the ending. Great read

This book really tells the story of Win, there are many layers to him. Not just his wealth. I feel that this was a great book with many different layers to the story. It makes Win very personable as well as being able to understand his actions in the past books. I did not want this book to end, I tried really hard to make it last. This book will be highly recommended to many people. I feel that this is is the best Harlan Coben book I have ever read.

Win is another well written story by Harlan Coben. His characters are always interesting and his story line is well developed. Once I started this book I never waned toput it dow. Its actuallly a good book to read on a long plane ride.

20 years ago Patricia Lockwood was kidnapped in the midst of a robbery and then imprisoned in a cabin. Several months later she manages to escape and the items taken during the heist are never found. Fast forward to the present day where a recluse has been found murdered in a penthouse in Manhattan. Also found at the scene are a stolen painting and a suitcase with the initials WHL3. This is Windsor Horne Lockwood III, better known as Win. Why is his suitcase at the scene of the murder?

Now I am not a huge fan of Coben’s Myron Bolitar series (I prefer his standalones), but I adore the character of Win and am thrilled that there is now a novel that features him. For me, he is one of the most interesting characters in contemporary crime fiction. On the surface he is a wealthy effete dandy, but hidden behind this debonair veneer is a man that can be violent in obscene ways and has little conscience about going to any extreme to get information. He’s the person Bolitar uses when he can’t get what he needs through legal channels. Win is a morally gray character of the best kind. You will find yourself rooting for him even as you are horrified by his actions.

Like all of Coben’s thrillers this book moves at a lighting fast pace with multiple twists and turns. How is Win connected to the murder? Of course he sets out on his own to find out. To say any more would deprive the reader of the all the fun this thriller provides. Just know you will be going on one of the best roller coaster rides of your life..

It is not necessary to have read any of the Bolitar series to enjoy this book. Win carries this book and holds center stage and I really hope we see more books with him as the leading man.

Thank you to Netgalley and Grand Central Publishing for providing me with this arc in exchange for an honest and fair review.

Win is a spin-off of Harlan Coben's Myron Bolitar novels. While Myron was portrayed as driven and competitive but also kind and sensitive, Win is ruthless, indulgent, snobby, without virtue and maintains a huge superman complex. With this being said, Win is embarrassingly likable. The story line, while a bit thrown together with a cast of characters, flows fairly well. Bringing his daughter in to "help" with the case was a nice touch and added a bit of a human side to Win. Win, of course, solves the mystery and saves the day in Sherlock Holmes/Avengers fashion. Farfetched? Absolutely! But no doubt the next book of Win is an expected fun read.

3.5 ⭐️‘S
Win isn’t quite as captivating without his partner Myron Bolitar. The two together are quite the pair, but Win on his own is rather unlikable! With an old mystery involving his family, Win will stop at nothing (and I mean nothing) to solve it! As the pieces fall into place, Win chooses what to reveal and what to hold back to protect others, but does he make the right choices? I did enjoy his daughter stepping in to help solve the case and hope if there are future Win books, that she has a much bigger part!

This is the first book Coben’s written where Win is the main character. Brash, arrogant, prone to violence and his own form of justice, loyal friend, as well as uber wealthy are a few of the ways to describe Windsor Horne Lockwood III. He’s usually paired with his best friend Myron who tones him down, but in this novel Win is front and center, take him as he is, or not, Win doesn’t care. And in the beginning of the novel I did find it difficult to take too much of his bragging, although really he’s not bragging, just telling the reader how it is in Win’s world. But then the story swept me away and I marveled how beautifully and deftly Coben could spin so many multiple plots, and keep me guessing until the last page, and do it all so brilliantly. And I loved seeing Win explore a new “soft” side when it comes to his daughter, and how his characters tie together in his novels.
In my opinion Coben is the number 1 writer who’s always on top of his game, who can construct a plot like no other, and leave you impatiently waiting for his next book.

Harlan Coben is without a doubt one of my “fav” author. This is novel #32 for me. I have read all the Myron Bolitar novels. In addition to reading, I also love a good audio.
Narrator Jonathan Marosz always does a fantastic job in performing all the character. As I am reading this, I can totally hear him answer the phone with Win infamous “Articulate!”
This is the first in the Windsor Horne Lockwood III series.

Story starts with Win being asked to report to a penthouse where a recluse/hippy/ hoarder is found dead. The apartment also has two things that belong to Win. A Vermeer painting that was stolen years ago and leather piece of luggage with Win’s initials.’WHL3’
Love that some of the Myron characters ‘showed up’ in this story. I personally liked Jessica. Still have not forgiven Myron for getting married and ending the series  Oh yea I also read the Mickey Bolitar series so I know Ema!!

Coben is a great story teller and doesn’t disappoint. This story has twists and turns I know to expect but sure don’t see coming! Coben is usually very witty typically has me laughing out loud ~ which really didn’t happen in this story; but it has a WOW ending! ⭐⭐⭐⭐++
I certainly am looking forward to “Win Book #2”

Want to thank NetGalley and Grand Central Publishing for this uncorrected digital copy granted to me early for a honest professional review.
Publishing Release Date scheduled for March 16, 2021

You can never go wrong with a can't put down by harlan Coben. He has a new protagonist in this really interesting story. You don't want to miss this one.

WIN! WOW! WONDROUS!
Love this vigilante antihero storyline.
I want more of Win, please write more books with Win.

I will tell every patron to read -
Harlan fans will love, - and this book will create more fans

As a supporting character in Harlan Coben’s Myron Bolitar series, Windsor Horne Lockwood III has always had a straight talking, no holds barred approach to justice and a strong understanding of right and wrong that may or may not be a warped version of society’s interpretation of how to do and not to do things. In the novel WIN, Windsor “Win” Lockwood takes center stage in solving a murder case that through Win’s unique and often violent approach to investigating, uncovers a myriad of secrets that will change his life forever.
Win is a character like no other I have ever read before. He is vicious, unflinchingly truthful and always makes quick, sometimes uninformed, judgements, but regrets nothing. Ever. He is privileged, but also smart and possesses profound instincts on how to handle every situation. As the book progresses, the reader starts to see that all of these talents comes at a price, when Win has to consider the repercussions of his actions, probably for the first time in his life. Being human and realizing he is fallible makes him ever more compelling to read about. Coben writes a layered, exciting story with surprises and great action sequences. As the plot reaches it’s climax, Win figures out the truth and then has to decide how he will handle his newly found information, to make the world a better place, or exact his revenge on those that have wronged the world.
Anyone who likes a good mystery/thriller with a unique and exciting main character should pick up WIN immediately. You won’t be disappointed.

How did I love thee? Let me count the ways. Well, for openers, how about 5 stars?

Mostly, that's because of the brash, ballsy character, Windsor Horne Lockwood III (Win to his family and friends), who never misses an opportunity to articulate his vast wealth and abilities. A braggart? Yep. Arrogant? No doubt. A undeniable success at everything he does? Sure - as he'll be glad to remind you of that at every opportunity.

And to be sure, he gets plenty of those in this book, which, I hope, signals the beginning of a series just for him. He's also appeared in the author's Myron Bolitar series, so those who have read those books know who I'm talking about (but not having read any has no effect on enjoyment of this one).

As this begins, Win is finishing up some payback business with a particularly nasty dude (oh, did I mention that he doesn't hesitate to take the law in his own very capable hands when he feels it's appropriate)? Mission accomplished, he heads back to New York and the scene of a murder, where in addition to a very dead body he spots an ultra-valuable painting that was stolen from his family many years earlier. Could it be that the victim was the art thief? If so, how, where and when did he acquire it? Complicating matters is that another family-related item is discovered in the dead guy's posh penthouse - one that could pose serious questions and open old wounds within Win's tight-knit, uber-protective family. When the victim is finally identified, even more questions are raised - mostly relating to possible ties to a 1970s radical group dubbed "The Jane Street Six."

And that's where I'll stop. The twists, turns and nosedives come hard and fast from this point on, and needless to say I won't reveal anything except to say that nothing - and I do mean nothing - came between me and my Kindle until I'd reached the very last page (with all due respect, Mr. Coben, I admit to saving the acknowledgements section to read the next day). I'm a diehard Coben fan, so I can't say I'm surprised at how good this book is, but I will say it exceeded my already in-the-sky expectations. Kudos, and thanks to the publisher, via NetGalley, for allowing me to read and review a pre-release copy.

Over twenty years ago, Patricia Lockwood is kidnapped and her father killed during an art heist. She eventually escapes from her captors but no trace of the stolen art or the kidnappers is ever found. Enter Windsor Horne Lockwood III, the billionaire friend of Myron Bolitar and cousin to Patricia, who is brought to a posh Upper West Side apartment building in NYC to explain why a suitcase with his engraved initials is found next to a dead man. After reading "Home" by Harlan Coben in which Win was prominently featured I was eager to read this book and it did not disappoint. As he navigates the serpentine nature of case, Win blurs the lines between right and wrong, using his vast resources to find the answers and makes no apologies for it. He is not perfect but I found his investigative style to be not only very compelling but also riveting. I highly recommend this fast-paced, suspenseful and intriguing thriller!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Win - Harlan Coben (Out March 16, 2021)

Thank you @hbgcanada for the gifted copy in exchange of an honest review!

WIN is a deliciously twisted - binge worthy book that I read in one sitting (oops). Make sure you have a chunk of time set aside to start this one!

Harlan Coben’s writing is just so good, I haven’t read his earlier works but his recent ones that I have read make it easy to see why he is such a world renowned author! Coben is the master of writing morally grey characters. Seriously, Win Lockwood is amazing, and characters like this are what have always drawn me to thriller reads👌🏻👏🏻. The ending of this one was SO good and you get so many fun twists along the way too!

I have not read any of the books that include Win Lockwood as a secondary character (the Myron Bolitar books) but I will likely go read them all now! I don’t think it’s necessary to read them first, but I do think I was missing a lot of side character backstories.

I will also say that I am excited to see on Goodreads that this is Windsor Horne Lockwood III #1 - I definitely feel like there is more to be seen and explained from Win’s perspective and I am already impatiently awaiting the next in the series!

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