Drop Shot (Myron Bolitar Series #2)

Solid shot!

This second installment in the Myron Bolitar series is another solid entry, though not as riveting as the first book. Myron's dry wit makes the story more interesting and continues to be the draw for me.

I didn't think Win could get scarier but he pulls out the stops in this story. There are some tense moments but for the most part, this was more of a puzzler than suspense. There were several subplots that converged at the end, which kept my interest level high. I was able to figure out most of the main plot but admit I was caught off guard with one of the other diversions.

I'm hooked on Myron and this series and will be continuing. My rating for this story is 3.5 stars.

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Interesting

Good Murder, Mystery book. Light reading, but keeps you wanting to read more.

A solid whodunit

If you're a Myron Bolitar fan, you'll love this book.

Another fantastic book in Coben's Myron Bolitar series!

The novel Drop Shot, by Harlan Coben was an action-packed page-turner. Coben's sense of humor was present throughout the story as he portrayed protaganist Myron Bolitar, who, with best friend and partner in crime Windsor Horne Lockwood III, attempts to solve another mystery. In this story, Bolitar leads the reader through an adventurous search for the murderer of former female tennis star Valerie Simpson. Through many twists and turns, the reader is lead back to a six-year old murder case involving a senator's son, which connects to the recent catastrophe. Will Bolitar find the answer to the mystery, or will he fall victim to the intimidation of the mob, who play an important role in the murder case? Drop Shot keeps the readers eyes glued to the page, as mine were this summer. Highly recommended.

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Currently reading this book and I love the series. Recommended.

Good Development of Fun Character

The second in the Bolitar series continues with the development of the lead character, as well as his cohorts Win and Esperanza. Good story telling by Coben, well-crafted intrigue and twists and turns, and participants who jump off the pages. I'm not new to Coben, but am new to the Bolitar series - will definitely keep reading them!

I love this series

This series is great. It does tend to get darker as they go along but the writing is good. The characters are well developed and the plot is not to predictable.

Harlan Coben Rules!

Having caught up with all my favorite authors' latest, I decided to take on a new author, Harlan Coben. WOW! Following the Myron Bolitar series takes action and suspense to a new level. Just when you think you have figured out "who dunnit", Mr. Coben throws in a new twist. Easy and fast read. I recommend starting with the first in the Bolitar series. The writing is a bit rough early on, but improves with each in the series. A mystery reader must!

Good relaxing read

Good story and characters with great interaction between the characters and great dialogue

Great airplane book

This series is my favorite for reading on airplanes and in airports. It's a book that you can carry around and get distracted from then easily pick up where you left off. The main characters, Myron and his weird friends, are funny and entertaining. The only complaint I have is that the author makes things a bit too convoluted late in the book. I sometimes get bored and have to scan the last couple of chapters. A fast fun read always.

This particular book was not as good as the other Myron books - the whole idea of it strained my ability to suspend disbelief. The premise was a top seed tennis player is really a boy involved in a murder a number of years before. But I still finished it and enjoyed it.

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Timely!

Myron Bolitar wins again! This time in the world of tennis...but there's a surprise character ending in this novel.

As always...Harlan Coben has another winner, as well.

Greatest Book I've Read in Years!

I first became addicted to the Myron Bolitar series when I picked up the first book at random. The first was great, but this one is amazingly beyond believably great! The plot was engaging and the thing that most likely keeps you hooked is Myron's friend, Win's sociopathic behavior that's hilarious and entertaining to the max!

awesome book

page turner couldnt put it down

Great change of pace from traditional English mysteries

I discovered Harlan Coben after seeing the French film "Tell No One". I learned he is an American writer. I wanted something a little different. His novels are page turners--thrilling, can't figure the ending. Just what I wanted.

Can't go wrong with Harlan Coben

As with all of his books, this was a great, easy read. You never know until the end with Harlan Coben's books what the story is, which keeps you going and going until you just can't stay awake any longer. Great Book! Not one you will want to let out of your collection.

Fun Read

Secrets connected with a crime committed many years ago threaten to surface during the U.S. Open. Myron Bolitar, sports agent and part-time detective, is convinced various individuals associated with the tournament were involved. I had the solution to the mystery figured out way before the end of the book - perhaps this was because the clues dropped along the way were heavy enough to put cracks in the pavement. I agree with the reviewer below that Jessica's perfection got annoying - it was cheering to know Myron's female assistant and his mom both loathed her!

Drop Shot - Disappointing Second Volume in Bolitar Series

Drop Shot, the second volume of the Myron Bolitar series, was a disappointment, giving the reader no incentive to continue with the series. All of the recurring characters are the same, and there is just too much recycled material from the first book. If you read the books in order, you will find several jokes that carry over from the first volume, as well as a few scenery descriptions. One example: a bar whose decor is described as 'early American beer'. It wasn't really that funny the first time, let alone the second. This is but one example of recyled material, and as a reader I found each turn of the page to bring something to annoy me. The plot twists in Drop Shot were not twists at all, but rather plodding down a familiar path. The two significant revelations at the end of the book are obvious from the beginning of the book. If you are looking for a gripping, entertaining mystery series with a detective you can relate to, keep looking, because you will not find it in the Myron Bolitar series.

Coben serves big.

This thriller by Harlan Coban brings chills down your spine. It starts of with the spotlight of Phenom tennis player Duane Richwood. As Duane's in the heat of battle at the U.S Open gun shots go off. Myron Bolitar, popular agent of Richwood runs out to see what is going on. Myron gets closer and realizes that Valerie Simpson, another player for Bolitar has been killed. After this incident, the mystery begins. Myron switches from the role of agent to detective in the rest of the book. Bolitar trys to find the pieces to this long puzzle and he has an idea of who killed this prodigy. He has some suspects one being the Senators son who was also recently shot. Valerie recently went out with. The second suspect being a guy who has stalked Valerie for a while leaving her phone calls. As the cops searched Valeries personal belongings they find Duane's name in her phone book and caller id. Myron gets Duane out of the picture quickly after this happens. The mystery continues and the cops want Myron to back off, but he insists that he continues. I enjoyed this book a lot because it made me not want to put the book down as the mystery was so intense.

fine investigative sports tale

Twenty-four year old former tennis star Valerie Simpson is mounting a comeback and hires Myron Bolitar as her sports agent. Myron knows he has his work cut out for him because Valerie¿s negative image is etched in every American¿s mind, not just sports fans as six years earlier her fiancé was murdered. The agent looks forward to the assignment especially since another client is the best young American male prospect, Duane Richwood. Both are entered in the US Open with strong chances of winning. --- However, while Duane was playing a match, someone shoots and kills Valerie in the nearby food court. NYPD suspects Duane even with his alibi. Although he knows her death is a DEAL BREAKER Myron is upset to learn Valerie was frantically trying to contact him before she was murdered. Wanting to prove his other tennis client he is innocent and feeling he owes Valerie, Myron along with his pal Win Lockwood investigate. When the police announce the case closed by arresting a stalker, Myron believes the cops just want to shut up the brass, media and the public as a killing at Forest Hills during the US Open is not good for the city¿s image. He continues his inquiries although others demand he FADE AWAY from the case if he wants to avoid the BACK SPIN reactions of those who are satisfied that what started six years ago has gone THE FINAL DETAIL. --- Myron is at his best with his amusing asides especially about his flaws. It makes for a fine investigative tale that takes him as far south as Philadelphia freedom. The story line is like a Grand Slam final between superstars as he and Win hope to ace the opposition. Although his girlfriend is a stereotypical throwaway used to make the hero seem even more caring, fans will appreciate this five set championship sports thriller. --- Harriet Klausner

Superbly suspenseful

Can you believe someone was shot down at the Tennis US Open and nobody saw anything? This is what happened to Valerie Simpson in the book Drop Shot by Harlan Coben. Valerie ran into some trouble and called her agent Myron Bolitar several times to get help. Myron was to busy and never got a chance to call her back. He felt guilty of what happened to Valerie and took it upon himself to solve the crime. During this process, he interviewed people and followed them to find out if they were telling the truth. While he was doing this he ran into some bad people and almost got shot down too. At the same time Myron was solving the crime, he was also watching another client of his, Duane Richwood. Duane is a young tennis player who is so good he is playing in the US Open. When Duane was younger he went to a tennis camp with Valerie and they played a couple of matches together. This book was very suspenseful. It kept me wanting to keep on reading to find out who the killer was. In the end Harlan Coben reveals this to us. I would recommend this book to anyone you likes to read mysteries.