Birds of Prey: The Harlan Coben Challenge
The world’s greatest thriller writers prove they’re up to a unique challenge in this action-packed collection.

It all started with a simple, yet sneakily difficult challenge from global best-selling author Harlan Coben: Pick a bird of prey, then use it as the inspiration for a brand-new story.

The response from some of the best writers on the planet: Game on!

The result: Eleven stories that are twisty, scary, surprising, and bursting with imagination. An egg worth more than its weight in gold. A mysterious operative known only as Owl. An eagle-watcher who sees more than she should. Even a story that somehow places the Maltese Falcon in a nursing home.

Contributors include:
  • Tess Gerritsen
  • C.J. Box
  • Kathy Reichs
  • Ace Atkins
  • Heather Graham
  • S.A. Cosby
  • Hank Phillippi Ryan
  • Robert Dugoni
  • Allison Brennan
  • Gregg Hurwitz
  • Kelley Armstrong

Commissioned by the International Thriller Writers Association, Birds of Prey: The Harlan Coben Challenge is a highly bingeable anthology that’s a treat for thriller fans.
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Birds of Prey: The Harlan Coben Challenge
The world’s greatest thriller writers prove they’re up to a unique challenge in this action-packed collection.

It all started with a simple, yet sneakily difficult challenge from global best-selling author Harlan Coben: Pick a bird of prey, then use it as the inspiration for a brand-new story.

The response from some of the best writers on the planet: Game on!

The result: Eleven stories that are twisty, scary, surprising, and bursting with imagination. An egg worth more than its weight in gold. A mysterious operative known only as Owl. An eagle-watcher who sees more than she should. Even a story that somehow places the Maltese Falcon in a nursing home.

Contributors include:
  • Tess Gerritsen
  • C.J. Box
  • Kathy Reichs
  • Ace Atkins
  • Heather Graham
  • S.A. Cosby
  • Hank Phillippi Ryan
  • Robert Dugoni
  • Allison Brennan
  • Gregg Hurwitz
  • Kelley Armstrong

Commissioned by the International Thriller Writers Association, Birds of Prey: The Harlan Coben Challenge is a highly bingeable anthology that’s a treat for thriller fans.
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The world’s greatest thriller writers prove they’re up to a unique challenge in this action-packed collection.

It all started with a simple, yet sneakily difficult challenge from global best-selling author Harlan Coben: Pick a bird of prey, then use it as the inspiration for a brand-new story.

The response from some of the best writers on the planet: Game on!

The result: Eleven stories that are twisty, scary, surprising, and bursting with imagination. An egg worth more than its weight in gold. A mysterious operative known only as Owl. An eagle-watcher who sees more than she should. Even a story that somehow places the Maltese Falcon in a nursing home.

Contributors include:
  • Tess Gerritsen
  • C.J. Box
  • Kathy Reichs
  • Ace Atkins
  • Heather Graham
  • S.A. Cosby
  • Hank Phillippi Ryan
  • Robert Dugoni
  • Allison Brennan
  • Gregg Hurwitz
  • Kelley Armstrong

Commissioned by the International Thriller Writers Association, Birds of Prey: The Harlan Coben Challenge is a highly bingeable anthology that’s a treat for thriller fans.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781613167946
Publisher: The Mysterious Press
Publication date: 06/23/2026
Pages: 360
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 1.25(h) x 9.00(d)

About the Author

About The Author
A master of thrillers filled with unexpected twists and turns, Harlan Coben is the internationally bestselling author of more than twenty-five books, including Stay Close, The Woods, and Win. Coben's award-winning Myron Bolitar mystery series and thrilling young adult Mickey Bolitar series keep his readers entertained. His books are published in 43 languages, and several have been adapted into popular Netflix shows.

Hometown:

Ridgewood, New Jersey

Date of Birth:

January 4, 1962

Place of Birth:

Newark, New Jersey

Education:

B.A. in political science, Amherst College, 1984
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