I began this Throwback Thursday meme as a way to share some of my old favorites as well as sharing books that I want to read that were published over a year ago. You know, the ones waiting patiently on my TBR list while I continue to pile more titles on top of them:)! I like that these older books are usually much easier than new releases to get a hold of at libraries and elsewhere. If you have your own Throwback Thursday recommendation feel free to jump on board, you’re welcome to use my pic as well. If you’d just link back to me I’d so appreciate it
My Pick this week is:
Published April 2004 by Dutton
My Rating: 4 Stars
An ordinary snapshot causes a mother’s world to unravel in an instant. After picking up her two young children from school, Grace Lawson looks through a newly developed set of photographs. She finds an odd one in the pack: a mysterious picture from perhaps twenty years ago, showing four strangers she can’t identify. But there is one face she recognizes—that of her husband, from before she knew him.
When her husband sees the photo that night, he leaves their home and drives off without explanation. She doesn’t know where he’s going, or why he’s leaving. Or if he’s ever coming back. Nor does she realize how dangerous the search for him will be. Because there are others interested in both her husband’s past and that photo, including Eric Wu: a fierce, silent killer who will not be stopped from finding his quarry, no matter who or what stands in his way.
Her world turned upside-down, filled with doubts about her herself and marriage, Grace must confront the dark corners of her own tragic past she struggles to learn the truth, find her husband, and save her family.
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So…Harlan Coben…enough said:) Seriously though, if you like taut, fast paced, edge of your seat mysteries and thrillers and you haven’t read this one then you’re missing out. Harlan Coben can always be counted on to entertain and keep you turning pages late into the night. I loved that this one involved a regular mom who was just sorting through the recently developed family pictures and then BAM… she’s in a living nightmare! Good Stuff. I hope I’ve convinced you to give this one a try:)
If you’ve read this or would like to I’d love to hear your thoughts, feel free to leave a comment
For more Throwback Thursday recommendations check out Rebecca’s blog at Boofsbooks.com and Susan’s at Susan Loves Books!
Happy Reading!
This sounds like my kind of book. I do love a good, fast-paced thriller. Never heard of the author but I will definitely lookout for this one. Thanks for sharing.
I hope you do Diana…he’s an extremely entertaining writer. His early standalones are some of my favorites
These TBT posts are confession time, I have never….read a book by Harlan Coben 🙈
Janel…I’m officially speechless😱I’m pretty sure you would LOVE Coben…you’ve got to pick up one of his older books…this one, Tell No One, Gone For Good…you can’t go wrong with any of his standalones IMO. I hope I’ve increased your TBR again today😝🙏
You and I know both know it’s been increased, I’m going to have to stop reading your posts if this carries on! 😂
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Thanks for the link!! Happy to have you on TBT today:)
I love Harlan Coben but haven’t read this one… yet! What I like about him is that his characters are always just ordinary people whose lives are suddenly turned upside down – it makes it so easy to relate to them. Great choice for a Throwback!
Thanks! I agree, being a mom I remember reading this one and being freaked out…what if that happened to me LOL!
Omg Coben is my favorite!!! I seriously love all of his books.
I know!! I’ve read all of his standalones and loved most of them:) You can always count on him for pure entertainment
For sure! I love his Myron Bolitar series, you only read the most recent one right?
yes just Home. I don’t have it in me to try to start that series:)
Haha too many books!
Wow love the sound of this! I’ve never read anything by him but must rectify that as I love a fast paced thriller!
Oh you’ve got to try Harlan Coben then, start with any of his early ones, they’re fantastic!
Any particular one?
Start with Tell no one or Gone for Good. This one, Just one look, is also really good:)
Thanks that’s great ☺
I’ve never read any Harlan Coben! And I wouldn’t know where to start!
Start with Tell No One or Gone for Good if you decide to give him a try…both awesome reads:)
Thanks for the recs! 😀
I’m a fan too! I don’t think I’ve read this one yet but I don’t know how many books he’s written to date, I think a lot!
I’ve read a few and they’ve all been really solid reads. It’s been a while though. Might have to go see what I’ve missed.
I have read some Harlan Coben’s books. The Woods, I think! I loved that one but then I read another one (don’t remember tha title) and I didn’t like it at all XD
Some of his most recent ones haven’t been my favorite of his but I’ve loved his early ones:)
I’ve never read a Harlan Coben novel ((hangs head in shame)). I really need to pick one up… Do you have a favorite?
Oooh that’s hard but good for you…all of his early ones are really good, I’d start with Tell No One or Gone For Good. Let me know if you give him a try:)