I love anything written by Harlan Coben. He is a master storyteller and writes books that I cannot put down. With “Nobody’s Fool”, Sami Kierce sees a girl that he used to know and it leads him through a dangerous journey to find out the truth about her and what happened many years ago. I read this book in two days and it did not disappoint. Harlan Cover is the king of mystery thrillers. 4 1/2 stars. Thank you to #netgalley and #harlancoben and his team for the opportunity to review this book.

Though listed as the second book in the series, this book can easily be read as a standalone. Former Detective Sami Kierce is now teaching a criminal investigation class when a person peeks into his classroom. He recognized that face, but it can’t be because she was dead and a bloody mess next to him in bed (and he held a bloody knife) years ago in Spain. Unraveling the mystery is the readers’ chore as well as the relentless Sami, who is Nobody’s Fool.

I have read all of Harlan Coben's books. Nobody's Fool ranks in the top five. I am happy to have finished it, if only so that now I can get to bed at a reasonable time at night. My husband kept asking me while I was past my bedtime and I had to explain it was because of this book. I really loved the premise and the characters. I did not see most of the twists and turns coming. I was sucked in right from the start and found the pacing to be perfect. I would definitely give it 6 out of 5 stars!

I couldn't put down this gripping thriller that delves into the darkest corners of a haunting mystery. Sami Kierce's story grabbed me from the first page—a shocking scene of a young man waking up covered in blood, with his girlfriend, Anna, dead and no memory of what happened.

Twenty-two years later, Kierce's life has transformed. A disgraced police detective, he is now a new father and struggling private investigator, teaching night school, when he spots a ghostly figure that looks exactly like Anna. This unexpected sighting propels him into a complex investigation that promises to unravel the mystery of that fateful night.

Coben masterfully crafts a narrative filled with unexpected twists that consistently challenged my expectations. The plot's intricate layers kept me guessing, with each revelation more surprising than the last.

While the novel occasionally stretches credibility—particularly in its handling of police procedures and investigative methods—the compelling premise and Kierce's driven character more than compensate for these minor inconsistencies. Coben continues to demonstrate why he's a master of the contemporary thriller genre.

A big thank you to the Grand Central Publishing and NetGalley for providing an advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review.

NOBODY’S FOOL is the latest standalone thriller from the convoluted mind of Harlan Coben. Sami Kierce is a Private Investigator who is on the hunt to find a woman who suddenly reappeared after a 22 year absence from his life. A woman he believed he had killed during his backpacking trip across Europe after college, all those years ago. When she shows up in a class he is teaching and then runs out, he sets out to unravel the mystery of what really happened in that hotel room. On the hunt with him are a group of amateur sleuths from his class. A bit slow moving at times but keeps you tuned in as the missing pieces to the puzzle start moving across the board. A nicely twisty thriller from Harlan Coben, especially the requisite twisty ending. Recommend read.

I am a big Harlan Coben fan and enjoy his work immensely. After reading this newest, NOBODY’S FOOL, I tried to tease out what I love about his books and why this one fell flat for me. Honestly, his other series have characters, and specifically protagonists, that I enjoy meeting and revisiting when sequels arrive. In this book, I just didn’t like the protagonist, Sami. He grated on me throughout the book. Since the plot is based on resolving some of his issues, it just couldn’t hold my interest. That being said, Coben is a great writer and even in a ‘lesser’ book, his tales are filled with intrigue. I received my copy from the publisher through NetGalley.

Like everything he writes this was another winner . Coben had a way of crafting a thriller that keeps you engaged throughout . He is a master at plot and pacing.
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Once again Harlan Coben has another hit. His books never disappoint and i was hooked from the first few pages.

Harlan Coben's Nobody’s Fool is a gripping page-turner that delivers exactly what fans of his twisty mysteries have come to expect. Sami Kierce is a disgraced ex-detective. He is now teaching a night class on criminology. When an unexpected stranger from his past stops by his class one night, it doesn’t take long for the suspense to kick into high gear. Could the visit from this stranger some how be related to the murder of his fiancé? Sami enlists the help of his students to unravel the truth. With all the twists and turn you don't know where the story will go next.

The novel is packed with unexpected twists and a fast-paced plot that refuses to let up. Just when you think you’ve figured it out, Coben flips the script, leaving you eager to devour the next chapter. Sami’s journey from reluctant teacher to a man forced to confront his demons is both thrilling and heartfelt. Nobody’s Fool isn’t just a mystery—it’s a story about redemption, betrayal, and uncovering truths long buried. Fans of Coben’s work won’t want to miss this one!

A book by Harlan Coben is always a reading treat; many thanks to NetGalley, Grand Central Publishing and the author for an opportunity to read an ARC of Nobody's Fool. My review reflects my honest opinion. In this book, we again encounter Sami Kierce, a character from Coben's previous book, Fool Me Once. After losing his job with the New York police department Sami is working as an investigator for a law firm and teaching a class at the "prestigious "Academy Night Adult School entitled No Shit Sherlock. He is relatively happy, married to Molly, a woman he dearly loves and mesmerized by their son Henry. Following his college graduation Sami went to Spain with a group of fellows, and met a girl he thought was a dream come true. Sami separated from the guys and spent 5 glorious days with beautiful Anna. The love and vacation do not end well when Sami wakes up to find the lovely Anna covered in blood and a knife in his hand; his money and valuables gone. Terrified he calls his Dad who tells him get out of there immediately. Sami does stop at the local police department to report what happened; the young detective has a very lackadaisical attitude about the report. He and Sami go to Anna's apartment, but lo and behold her body is gone. Told to go home, the detective will contact him if he needs him, Sami did and tried his best to live a normal life yet that image of Anna and all the questions surrounding it never leave him. And all of this just is just the background to what happens one night while Sami is teaching a class and a woman comes in, looks at Sami and quickly departs. Sami is sure this woman is Anna. Hold onto your seats from there as the rest of the book is a non-stop thrill ride filled with intrique, excitement, surprises, great characters and an ending that will, as the saying goes, "knock your socks off." Coben rarely disappoints and Nobody's Fool is a grand slammer. 4.5 stars.

I've been reading Harlan Coben books for years and I really enjoy his writing style. And this book is one of his best. I did not see the ending coming. Maybe bit and pieces, but not the big reveal. I like when an author can do that. I also like the way he slips tiny Easter eggs referring to his other books into the story (Lock-Horne & Abeon).

This was a very typical Harlan Coben book. Mystery, easy read. Too wordy and descriptive, I find myself scanning certain paragraphs that do not add to the story.

I always appreciate that he has stories that are fast reads and easy to pick up where you left off. I think he did a good job of keeping the reader engaged but I found that there were too many characters and I couldn't keep them straight at times.

I really enjoyed Harlan Coben’s Nobody’s Fool! This was one of my first reads by him, though I’m somewhat familiar with his work through his Netflix shows. At first, I found it a little hard to get into because his writing style is different from what I’m used to. However, that difference turned out to be a good thing—it was refreshing and kept me engaged. I loved the suspense throughout the book and couldn’t wait to see how the investigation would unfold. And that cliffhanger at the end! I’m really hoping there’s more to come!

Harlan Cobden is a master thriller author who will keep you on the edge of your seat and up way past bed time. This story is a serious page turner and so twisty you won’t want to put it down. It’s such a good follow up to his other hit book “Fool Me Once”. I really enjoyed Sami Kierces’ story and the band of students he has helping on the case. The characters feel so personal and will have you smiling and laughing but you feel like you’re there with them. This is easily a five star book and definitely one you should put at the top of your list.

Everytime I pick up a Harlan Coben, I fall in love with his writing and his characters all over again! Nobody’s Fool is so fun and fast paced, following our private investigator main character Sami as he uncovers a major cold case mystery that twists and turns and deeply involves him. I can’t say enough about Harlan Coben’s writing, it’s tongue in cheek and funny and just speaks to me.

I’ve been a fan of Harlan Coben from the various Netflix series over the last few years. This was the first time I’ve read one of his novels and I enjoyed it. Some of the conversations between the characters felt a little forced but overall it was a fast paced thriller. Once it picked it up it was difficult to put down.

I couldn't put this one down. It was a quick read and it kept me entertained throughout. I liked the unraveling of the mystery as well as the ending!

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As someone who primarily reads Christian books but enjoys the occasional thriller, I decided to give Nobody’s Fool by Harlan Coben a try, even though I hadn’t read the other books in the series. While I felt a little behind on some character connections, Coben’s talent for gripping storytelling and intricate plotting kept me hooked.

The protagonist is compelling, with relatable flaws and strengths, and the twists are perfectly timed to keep you guessing. Though there’s some content that might differ from what you’d find in Christian literature, it wasn’t overly graphic and fit the tone of a suspenseful thriller.

Overall, Nobody’s Fool is a well-paced, entertaining read with rich characters and plenty of intrigue. If you enjoy thrillers and don’t mind jumping into the middle of a series, this book is a solid choice.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an e ARC in exchange for my honest review,

While this wasn't my favorite Harlan Coben book, it was still suspenseful and enjoyable. Sami Pierse is an interesting protagonist and I appreciated another installment featuring him and his likeable allies such as Marty and Craig. His group of students were also a nice addition. I look forward to future books in this series.

Unfortunately, not on par with his other novels. Although it all ties together in the end, it has a confusing beginning and is difficult to read. Still, fans of Harlan Coben will pick it up.