The Match

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The Match by Harlan Coben is a gripping crime thriller that follows Wilde, a man searching for his identity through a DNA match found online. As Wilde delves deeper, he uncovers a mysterious connection that leads him into a web of hidden truths and shadowy danger. This thrilling investigation challenges Wilde to confront his forgotten past while navigating a present filled with unexpected threats.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to gripping crime thrillers with unexpected twists. The story masterfully intertwines suspense and mystery, offering a compelling exploration of human connection and the lengths people will go to seek the truth. Fans of intricate plots and dynamic characters are likely to find this novel riveting.

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The Match

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In this gripping new thriller from the No 1 Sunday Times bestselling author and creator of The Stranger, Wilde follows a tip that he hopes will finally solve the mystery of his abandonment, but instead sends him straight into the arms of a serial killer.

As a young child, Wilde was found living a feral existence in the Ramapo mountains of New Jersey. He has grown up knowing nothing of his family, and even less about his own identity.

He is known simply as Wilde, the boy from the woods.

But when a match at an online ancestry database puts him on the trail of a close relativeβ€”the first family member he has ever knownβ€”he thinks he might be about to solve the mystery of who he really is. Only this relation disappears as quickly as he's resurfaced, having experienced an epic fall from grace that can only be described as a waking nightmare.

Undaunted, Wilde continues his research on DNA websites where he becomes caught up in a community of doxxers, a secret group committed to exposing anonymous online trolls.

Then, one by one, these doxxers start to die, and it soon becomes clear that a serial killer is targeting this secret communityβ€”and that his next victim might be Wilde himself...

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The Match by Harlan Coben has been praised for its intricate plotting and engaging characters. Critics appreciate Coben's ability to deliver a gripping, twist-laden narrative that captivates readers, reminiscent of his other works adapted into TV series. The book is noted for its topical themes and suspenseful storytelling, making it a compelling read for thriller enthusiasts.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529157802

Publisher: Cornerstone

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 December 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin (Cornerstone)

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 331g

Pages: 480

About the Author

Harlan Coben is a no. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author and one of the world's leading storytellers. His suspense novels are published in forty-six languages and have been number one bestsellers in more than a dozen countries, with eighty million books in print worldwide. His Myron Bolitar series has earned the Edgar, Shamus, and Anthony Awards, and several of his books have been developed into Netflix original series, including the no. 1 global hit Fool Me Once, The Stranger, The Innocent, Gone for Good, The Woods, Stay Close, and Hold Tight, as well as the Amazon Prime Video series adaptation of Shelter. He lives in New Jersey.

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