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Overview

A young adult debut from internationally bestselling author Harlan Coben

Mickey Bolitar's year can't get much worse. After witnessing his father's death and sending his mom to rehab, he's forced to live with his estranged uncle Myron and switch high schools.

A new school comes with new friends and new enemies, and lucky for Mickey, it also comes with a great new girlfriend, Ashley. For a while, it seems like Mickey's train-wreck of a life is finally improving - until Ashley vanishes without a trace. Unwilling to let another person walk out of his life, Mickey follows Ashley's trail into a seedy underworld that reveals that this seemingly sweet, shy girl isn't who she claimed to be. And neither was Mickey's father. Soon, Mickey learns about a conspiracy so shocking that it makes high school drama seem like a luxury - and leaves him questioning everything about the life he thought he knew.

First introduced to readers in Harlan Coben's latest adult novel, Live Wire, Mickey Bolitar is as quick-witted and clever as his uncle Myron, and eager to go to any length to save the people he cares about. With this new series, Coben introduces an entirely new generation of fans to the masterful plotting and wry humor that have made him an award-winning, internationally bestselling, and beloved author.

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From Barnes & Noble

Shelter begins one of the oddest—and most appealing spinoff series in recent years. Harlan Coben is, of course, a bestselling adult author, best known for his thrillers featuring sports agent Myron Bolitar. In Live Wire, the 10th and most recent episode, we were introduced to Myron's nephew Mickey, who now emerges in his own teen series. In Shelter, the youngster copes with some adult-sized problems, including his father's death, his mother's drug abuse problems, switching high schools, and his new living situation. Everything seems less pressing, however, than the mysteries surrounding the disappearance of a new girlfriend.

Publishers Weekly
In this suspenseful, well-executed spin­off of his bestselling Myron Bolitar mystery series for adults, Coben introduces readers to Myron’s nephew Mickey, a high school sophomore who is reluctantly living with his uncle after his father died in a car crash and his mother went into rehab. When Mickey’s new girlfriend, Ashley, vanishes just weeks into the school year, Mickey attempts to find her. With the aid of new friends Spoon and Ema, Mickey discovers that everything he knew about Ashley was false, and the truth is fraught with danger. Simultan­eous­ly, he looks into the history of the enigmatic Bat Lady, a local recluse who claims to have knowledge of his father. As the two mysteries intertwine, Mickey learns more than he ever expected about those closest to him. While Mickey’s voice is occasionally too sophisticated for his age, and he’s a little too good to be true, it doesn’t make this thriller any less enjoyable. Coben’s semi-noir style translates well to YA, and the supporting cast is thoroughly entertaining. It’s a strong start to the series. Ages 12–up. (Sept.)
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Proceed with caution: once you pick up this book, you won't be able to put it down. Six-foot four, two hundred pounds and only a sophomore in high school, Mickey Bolitar is larger-than-life...and has already experienced more than his share of it. An only child, his entire youth was spent traveling overseas, where his atypical experiences included getting a (parentally-endorsed) fake I.D. and mastering jujitsu. Add to that an athletic pedigree from both parents and Uncle Myron (the hero in many Coben adult books), and you have one pretty spectacular teenager. It seems Mickey has everything going for him, but this is how the story opens: "...my dad was dead, my mom in rehab, my girlfriend missing...." Joined by new friends and sidekicks Ema (a gutsy tattooed girl) and Spoon (nerdy but resourceful son of the school custodian), Mickey determines to find his missing girlfriend. The search takes numerous twists, running the gamut from a seedy bar to a Holocaust heroine. The father of four and the only recipient of the Edgar, Shamus and Anthony Awards, author Coben is uniquely qualified for, and more than up to, the task at hand. A master at creating both page-turning suspense and memorable characters, Coben has crafted a tale—and a hero—that will appeal to long-standing fans as well as a new generation. The only problem is the sequel isn't out yet. Reviewer: Naomi Milliner
VOYA
Harlan Coben's first young adult novel, Shelter, is a many-layered story that reveals itself tantalizingly slowly. It starts with Mickey Bolitar at a new school mourning the death of his father and looking forward to his mother's release from rehab. As the layers peel away, we discover that Mickey is used to being the new kid (his parents worked all over the world), and that he befriends the outcasts. Then the town's resident recluse, "Bat Lady", tells him that his father is not dead. Mickey investigates this revelation, and more layers are peeled away when Mickey displays unexpected martial arts skills as he fights the bouncer at the "Plan B Go-Go Lounge" while looking for his missing girlfriend. Finally, Mickey discovers a link between "Bat Lady", the Go-Go Lounge, a resistance fighter from World War II Poland — and his parents. This is not a gritty version of the suspense genre; even the scenes at the Go-Go Lounge have a PG sense to them. It has a "safe" feel to it, making it a stepping stone to the adult suspense field for younger teens. The plot, however, is intricate enough to satisfy older teens (and adults), while Mickey is the action hero you fantasize you are. Are his actions and voice too "heroic" and unrealistic, does his outlook seem too mature for his age? Yes, but you are happy to put that aside and just enjoy the story, which ends with a cliffhanger, setting up the next book. Reviewer: Sharon Martin
School Library Journal
Gr 9 Up—Coben's first YA novel starts off with a bang and keeps going strong until the end. Sophomore Mickey Bolitar's happy, globe-trotting family returned to the States so that the teen could complete high school. Then Mickey sees his father killed in an accident and his bereft mother, who has taken to using drugs, enters rehab. Mickey goes to live with his Uncle Myron. On the way to school one morning, he encounters the Bat Lady, an old woman who lives in a dilapidated house, who tells him that his father is not dead, and disappears. Strangely enough, Ashley, a girl with whom Mickey has formed a relationship, also disappears. When he tries to find out what happened to her, he learns more than he bargained for about Ashley, the Bat Lady, and his own family. The cast includes Spoon, who has a tendency to spout odd bits of information at the wrong time; Ema, a self-proclaimed "fat girl" who dresses all in black, is covered in tattoos, and has some secrets of her own; and Rachel, the hottest girl in school. Myron Bolitar, the protagonist in Coben's adult mystery series, tries to take care of Mickey but doesn't really know how to be a parent. The boy has more freedom than most teens, giving him the opportunity to search for answers to his questions. Edgy and action-filled, the novel has interesting, likable characters, and it should fly off the shelves. The ending ties up some loose ends but leaves readers awaiting the sequel.—Diana Pierce, Leander High School, TX
Kirkus Reviews

Being the new kid at his high school is the least of Mickey Bolitar's worries; how about a missing girlfriend and dad's possible rising from the dead?

Walking to school one morning, Mickey is accosted by an eerie old lady (whom he dubs Bat Lady) who dramatically declares that his father is alive, despite the fact that Mickey saw his dad die in a car accident. Bat Lady is only on a back burner of Mickey's lively mind; in the forefront is finding out what happened to new girlfriend Ashley Kent, who stopped coming to school one day. Attempts to learn more have been stonewalled by teachers and the administration. Mickey teams up with two unlikely sidekicks: Ema, a sarcastic overweight goth girl whom Mickey rescued from humiliation in gym class, and Spoon, a hacker nerd who knows all about Mickey's mad basketball skilz (which he's keeping under wraps). Many daredevil acts ensue. This teen spinoff of the prolific Coben's adult Myron Bolitar (Mickey's uncle) series (Long Lost,2009, etc.) benefits greatly from his trademark crackerjack pace and multi-layered plotting. Most of the time, Mickey's short-attention-span snark seems both age appropriate and believable. His mother's struggle with drug addiction adds poignancy.

A not-bad-at-all entry into the teen market for this adult author.(Mystery. 12 & up)

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780399256509
  • Publisher: Penguin Group (USA) Incorporated
  • Publication date: 9/6/2011
  • Pages: 288
  • Sales rank: 7,618
  • Age range: 12 - 17 Years
  • Lexile: HL530L (what's this?)
  • Series: Mickey Bolitar Series, #1
  • Product dimensions: 5.50 (w) x 8.30 (h) x 1.30 (d)

Meet the Author

Harlan Coben
Harlan Coben
In his mysteries -- many of which star sports agent Myron Bolitar -- Harlan Coben leavens the intrigue with a surprise ingredient: humor. The result: books as fun to read as they are to solve, with distinct and colorful characters the reader is always happy to visit with, again and again.

Biography

Harlan Coben may be the only mystery writer to have inspired the dubious endorsement, "Raymond Chandler meets Bridget Jones" (as the Chicago Tribune wrote about Darkest Fear). But it's not hard to see what the critic means: Coben knows how to create a good chase, but he is also adept at generating laughs along the way. His books often start with a few pieces of bad news and end with the closet door flung open to reveal a few skeletons.

Debuting in 1995, the series that cemented Coben's reputation revolves around Myron Bolitar, a wisecracking sports agent who always finds himself getting into trouble, via his clients or his own past. What's endearing about these books is Coben's willingness to have fun as he spins a story. He might poke fun the yuppie wardrobe of Bolitar's partner, Win, or his gal Friday (and sometime female wrestler), Big Cyndi's, tendency to wear "more makeup than the cast of Cats." There's a slight boys' club air to the series, but it's more frat house than locker room -- or more appropriately, rec room, since Bolitar finds himself still living at his parents' in his early 30s.

Sports-averse readers should not avoid the Bolitar books; in the end, sports play only a peripheral role in the story, which is primarily about the mystery. Given this, it's not surprising that Coben has called William Goldman's Marathon Man one of his favorite thrillers and has cited Philip Roth and Alfred Hitchcock as influences.

And yes, there's certainly life beyond Bolitar! Coben has crafted a number of superb stand-alone thrillers filled with tortuous twists and turns and peopled with characters you can't help but root for. In a 2001 interview, the author stated, "I love a book that sneaks up behind you at the end and slaps you in the back of the head." Ultimately, that describes everything in Harlan Coben's oeuvre.

Good To Know

Coben has four children with wife Anne, his sweetheart since age 20.

Coben advises aspiring writers thusly: "Write. Don't take classes. Don't join workshops. Don't listen to me," he told the Charlotte Austin Review. "Just write. Oh, and cut. Cut a lot. You're probably not editing yourself enough. Then rewrite. Then rewrite again. Repeat. Like with shampooing."

Coben says his mother was his best literary inspiration in an interview with the Page One literary newsletter. "We'd go to the old Barnes & Noble in Manhattan (back then, if you can believe this, I think there was only one) and spend the entire day. We didn't have much money back then and we almost never bought toys -- but we were always allowed to get whatever books we wanted."

In our interview, Coben shared more fun facts:

"I once worked as a tour guide in the Costa del Sol of Spain."

"I pretty much only wear Lilly Pulitzer ties because my best friend owns the company."

    1. Hometown:
      Ridgewood, New Jersey
    1. Date of Birth:
      January 4, 1962
    2. Place of Birth:
      Newark, New Jersey
    1. Education:
      B.A. in political science, Amherst College, 1984
    2. Website:
      http://www.harlancoben.com
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  • Posted September 7, 2011

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    Enjoyed it

    Shelter is published as a teen novel, but I thought it was a pretty good adult read and I am glad I gave this a try. The writing is good, action moves right along. will definitely buy more.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 9, 2012

    FANTASTIC

    I couldnt put it down and i read it in a day. I reccomend it and i truly hope there will be a second book. Love it!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted December 27, 2011

    Good for a young reader

    I think this book would be enjoyed by a young reader who enjoys mysteries. As an adult who has read Coben's books I kept expecting Myron & pals to come to the rescue but it's all Mickey.

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  • Posted December 25, 2011

    COBEN SCORES WITH MY TEEN - and me too!

    I read all of Harlan Coben's novels and he is my favorite author. Never before has a book prompted me to write one of these reviews! My teen, who isn't that fond of reading, could not book this book down. The adults in my family read it also, and we hope that Mr. Coben writes more Mickey Bolitar books!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted December 9, 2011

    Awesome book !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    I love how it ended. I can not wait for the next book in the series. I will be looking for it in the shop area every day and i will be saving my money for it. i liked how spoon was involved in finding Ashley .this book has lots of clif hanger so sometimes i could not put the book down at all and i liked that .

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  • Posted October 30, 2011

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    Mystery with Entertaining Side Kicks

    I don't read a ton of adult mysteries but when I find a young adult one I'm eager to jump. Knowing that Shelter was written by a master mystery writer it made it all the more enticing. Shelter opens up right into the mystery and the questions never stop coming. Immediately I was wondering what happened to Ashley and how these things were all connected. This teen, Mickey Bolitar, is definitely going places he shouldn't go, all to figure out where this girl has disappeared to. Then you throw in the neighborhood's scary resident - the bat lady - and immediately I am reminded of the house that we would all run past when we were kids. Mickey's friends Spoon and Ema are the most entertaining characters in the book - sidekicks, yes, but they get some of the best lines in the bunch. Spoon is just completely random and Ema is a smart-ass, bad-ass, emo/goth kinda chick that doesn't screw around.

    What didn't sell me on the book was that too much of the mystery was left open at the end, that this kid Mickey had strong enough feelings for Ashley after only a few weeks together, and how some of the other people came to be involved within the story. It was a stretch. Shelter was a crazy quick read for me, it just kept moving and moving, and there is no lack of action in the story. I only wish that it would have felt more realistic in combining all of the different elements of the story and that there would have been a few more answers at the end.

    Reviewed by Jessica for Book Sake

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  • Posted October 29, 2011

    AAAAHH!!!

    WOWW!! I can"t put into words how AWESOME and intriguing this book is. What a way to end it!! CANNOT WAIT FOR THE NEXT ONE!!!

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  • Posted October 3, 2011

    loved it

    i loved this book it was amazing every page is a surprise this book wont let u down!!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted September 19, 2011

    Disappointment

    Book is probably well suited for adolescent male who no longer enjoys Dixon's "Hardy Boys". For the adult who normally loves every Coben book there simply is nopt enough there and Coben style is cramped as he tries to reach the younger audience.Book should be marketed to the younger audience so that Coben does not turn off his loyal following

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  • Posted September 16, 2011

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    A Wonderful Family Read

    Harlan Coben spins off from his successful Myron Bolitar series to reach out to young adults with his Mickey Bolitar series. Mickey is Myron's nephew. Mickey has come to live with Myron after witnessing his father's death and his mother ends up in rehab.

    Mickey has spent his life traveling around the world with his parents and they do mission work with The Abeona Shelter. They had returned to the states so Mickey could attend a regular high school and college.

    New schools are always tough but Mickey makes two new friends at orientation day. One is the beautiful Ashley and the other is Ema, a plus size girl who thinks Mickey is only being nice to her out of pity. But when Ashley mysteriously disappears right after school starts he teams up with Ema and another new friend, "Spoon," to try to find her.

    As they follow a trail to find Ashley they walk in to a world that leads Mickey to question everything he thought he knew about his life. It also puts him and his friends in danger they only thought happenned in the movies. Hang on tight, this is a wild ride.





    My Thoughts
    I am a huge Harlan Coben fan and was really intrigued when I heard he was venturing into the Young Adult reader genre and taking his star character Myron Bolitar with him. The set up for this book started when we were introduced to Mickey in Coben's Live Wire in March. I was very interested to read Shelter to see how the author completed this transition.

    I loved this book and while featuring high school kids as the leading characters they took on some very adult problems. I am sure teenagers will enjoy this action packed thriller. Coben does an excellent job of explaining Mickey's life before Shelter so that the new generation of readers understands the history. I only question if I followed everything so easily because I have read the entire Myron Bolitar series.

    Like all books written by Harlan Coben the story is masterfully plotted, full of twists and turns while adding the perfect amount of humor. All the things that makes him a great author and his novels must reads.

    All fans of Coben will love this book and then pass it on to their teenagers to enjoy. My son is waiting for me to finish this review so he can read this book because he has heard my husband and I talking about it. Hopefully as a new reader of this author he will be able to answer my one question above. I will keep you posted.

    Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the G.P. Putnam's Sons, A Division of Penguin Publishing. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. Receiving a complimentary copy in no way reflected my review of this book. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255 : "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 15, 2012

    SO GOOD!

    I loved it! You can (but don't have to) read the Myton Bolitar series before. This is a amazingtastic book with a surprise ending that i couldn't put down. It was even better th the myron bolitars. Anywayz, <3'ed it!!!!!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 24, 2012

    AMAZING!!!

    Shelter rocks! Not only is it interesting, it's actually really funny. Also it's amazing! Cant stress tha enough...

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 19, 2012

    Another amazing read by Coben!

    Can't wait to read the next in the series! I was bummed to see the book was so short, but great read...you will not be disappointed with this purchase.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 14, 2012

    Loved this book

    Hated to put it down

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  • Anonymous

    Posted December 29, 2011

    Omg

    My name is ashley

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  • Anonymous

    Posted December 25, 2011

    Shelter by Harlan Coben

    This book was phenomenal. One of the best books yet. Harlan never fails to dissapoint.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted December 12, 2011

    Strange

    This book did not turn out to be what i expected. Adventurous and exciting it is not. I kept expecting something to happen and finally gave up when i realized i was near the end of the book. I dont think there was any development to anything and the whole story dragged on and on. But i guess it depends on the person.

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  • Posted October 19, 2011

    Another great book by Coben!

    I am a HUGE fan of Harlan Coben's books (I've read all of them!) and when I heard he was coming out with a new YA series, I just had to check it out. It definitely did not disappoint. I loved the character of Mickey Bolitar. He certainly seemed wise beyond his years. His girlfriend, Ashley, is missing from the beginning, although there is a small flashback to when Mickey and Ashley met. On top of that, the woman nicknamed the "Bat Lady" cryptically tells him his father isn't dead, which heightens the mystery and suspense. I think I liked Mickey so much because he didn't care what anyone else thought of him. He was confident enough to be his own person and not let people push him around; this included befriending Ema and Spoon, two of the least popular kids in his new school. I loved how Spoon was always spouting random quirky facts. I also really loved his friend Ema. It took her while to warm up to him, since she was so used to being made fun of and didn't exactly trust anyone. She turned out to be an extremely witty character, and a very loyal friend to Mickey. There is definitely something wrong with Ema's home life, but the book never went into detail about it and she never allowed Mickey to see her home. I'm really hoping the next book will give us an insight into her life. Being a fan of Coben's other books, I was very pleased to be reunited with my old friend Myron (Mickey's uncle, with whom he doesn't get along very well). It wasn't the Myron I'm used to seeing though; since Mickey's dad died and his mom ended up in rehab, Myron ends up standing in as his guardian and stand-in parental figure, so his responsiblities are different in this book. For other fans of the Myron Bolitar series, Esperanza is mentioned once, but only in passing. I was extremely disappointed that Win wasn't in this one at all; he is my absolute favorite character and was hoping to see him make an appearance in some aspect. It would be great if he shows up later on in the series *hint, hint*. Honestly though, this book is all about Mickey and it makes sense for the other characters not to be in this book, because they're not a part of his world (at least not yet). I loved trying to figure out all of the mysteries throughout this book and I didn't put it down once once I started reading. There was suspense galore and it definitely made it easy to want to keep reading. This book will keep you guessing until the end and make you excited to see what else is in store for these characters. I think everyone will able to connect with and cheer on Mickey in his journey to find Ashley and to discover the truth about his father.

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  • Posted October 4, 2011

    He had me until the end

    Harlen Coben does a terrific job with Mickey Bolitar, in his first young adult novel. The story and characters feel real and the pace is brisk enought to make sure you want to pick it up again should you need to put it down. However, the very last page disappointed me in its obvious attempt to leave you wanting more. The book is good enough to bring readers back without a hook. I look forward to the next installment.

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  • Posted September 30, 2011

    Great Book

    I was iffy in weather or not to read it book but it is a Great book, one that I will recomend highly. A must read.

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