Book Review: The Boy From the Woods by Harlan Coben

The man known as Wilde is a mystery to everyone, including himself. Decades ago, he was found as a boy living feral in the woods, with no memory of his past. After the police concluded an exhaustive hunt for the child's family, which was never found, he was turned over to the foster system.

Now, thirty years later, Wilde still doesn't know where he comes from, and he's back living in the woods on the outskirts of town, content to be an outcast, comfortable only outdoors, preferably alone, and with few deep connections to other people.

When a local girl goes missing, famous TV lawyer Hester Crimstein--with whom Wilde shares a tragic connection--asks him to use his unique skills to help find her. Meanwhile, a group of ex-military security experts arrive in town, and when another teen disappears, the case's impact expands far beyond the borders of the peaceful suburb. Wilde must return to the community where he has never fit in, and where the powerful are protected even when they harbor secrets that could destroy the lives of millions . . . secrets that Wilde must uncover before it's too late.

Hardcover, 384 pages

Published March 17th 2020 by Grand Central Publishing

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                               MY REVIEW:

The Boy from the Woods by Harlan Coben

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wilde had been found as a boy in the woods. With not knowing who he was or where he came from. He snuck into peoples house and watch TV and learned computers so when he was found he knew how to read and talk. It is now 30 years later and he still doesn't know who he is or where his family is. He lives a very simple life in the woods.
Hester Crimstein is a famous TV lawyer and has a connection to Wilde, since he was her son's best friend growing up. When a local girl ends up missing Hester asks Wilde for his help to find her. He is a retired soldier and has ways to find things out.
I have always loved Harlan Coben but am behind in his books so I had to pick this one up and I was not disappointed.
Thank you to Grand Central and Netgalley for the arc to review.
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Harlan Coben

Born

in Newark, New Jersey, The United States

Website

http://www.harlancoben.com/

Twitter

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Genre

Mystery, Suspense, Young Adult

With over 60 million books in print worldwide, Harlan Coben’s last seven consecutive novels, MISSING YOU, SIX YEARS, STAY CLOSE, LIVE WIRE, CAUGHT, LONG LOST and HOLD TIGHT all debuted at #1 on the New York Times bestseller list and lists around the world. His books are published in 43 languages around the globe.

Coben is the winner of the Edgar Award, Shamus Award and Anthony Award – the first author to win all three – and he has received an eclectic variety of honors from all over the world. His novel TELL NO ONE has been turned into a hit French film of the same name. His essays and columns have appeared in many top publications.

Harlan was born in Newark, New Jersey. He still lives in New Jersey with his wife, Anne Armstrong-Coben MD, a pediatrician, and their four children.

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