Harlan Coben

Novelist

Birthday January 4, 1962

Birth Sign Capricorn

Birthplace Newark, NJ

Age 61 years old

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About

An American author of mystery and thriller novels, he is most known for his bestselling 2008 work, Hold Tight. He is also the author of the popular Myron Bolitar series.

Before Fame

He studied political science at Amherst College. He published his first novel, Play Dead, in 1990.

Trivia

He received a 1996 Anthony Award for his novel, Deal Breaker.

Family Life

He was born to a Jewish family in New Jersey. He married Anne Corben; together, they had four children.

Associated With

He admired Douglas Adams.