While Harlan Coben is definitely one of my favorite suspense authors, Nobody’s Fool missed the mark for me. The plot (an old murder, a shocking reappearance, and a haunted ex-detective) had serious potential, but I found the execution of this story a bit flat.

I struggled to get into the book from the first pages, and while I did start enjoying it more as I got further into the story, the plot twists felt more convoluted than clever. There were some glimmers of intrigue, but overall, this one felt more like a recycled story with new names. Not terrible, just not on par with previous books from one of my favorite authors.

Thank you to Harlan Coben, Grand Central Publishing, and NetGalley for an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐ (3/5)

Author: Harlan Coben

Genre: Mystery/Thriller

Publication Date: March 25, 2025