Deal Breaker (Myron Bolitar Mysteries)
Worth buying if: You want a fast, twisty mystery with a wisecracking, moral lead.
Skip it if: You prefer slow-burning literary introspection over plot momentum.
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Summary
Sports agent-turned-investigator Myron Bolitar dives into the disappearance of star quarterback Greg Downing, confronting past betrayals, crooked teammates, and a conspiracy that reaches into the highest levels of the game. Sharp dialogue and relentless pacing keep stakes personal as secrets surface.
Why this book now
Coben's taut blend of sports grit and domestic suspense feels freshly urgent for readers who crave smart, twist-driven thrillers with emotional stakes.
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- You want a fast, twisty mystery with a wisecracking, moral lead.
- You enjoy thrillers grounded in sports culture and personal history.
- You prefer slow-burning literary introspection over plot momentum.
- You dislike humor mixed into tense, sometimes dark investigations.
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Exact edition: Edition shown · ISBN-13 9780440220442
Worth buying if: You want a fast, twisty mystery with a wisecracking, moral lead.
Skip it if: You prefer slow-burning literary introspection over plot momentum.
Check Amazon for the current price and availability of this exact edition.
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Reading commitment
Balanced Moderate time
At 343 pages, this mid-length thriller moves briskly—expect a few long evenings to reach the book’s layered revelations and final shocks.
What stands out here
This Bantam Books 2007 edition preserves Coben’s punchy prose and sharp dialogue; readers interested in series continuity will appreciate its place in the Myron Bolitar timeline.
Best way to approach it
Read straight through to keep track of red herrings and character threads; the novel rewards attention to throwaway lines that become key later.
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Exact edition: ISBN-13 9780440220442
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