Harlan Coben

Author, TV Producer

American Newark, New Jersey, USA

Quick Info

ProfessionAuthor, TV Producer
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth04/01/1962
Age64 years
BirthplaceNewark, New Jersey, USA

Latest News about Harlan Coben

20/03/2025

Harlan Coben's television adaptation 'Shelter' premiered on Netflix in March 2025, continuing his successful transition from author to TV producer. The series, based on his novel 'Shelter', features a complex mystery involving a missing teenager and has been praised for its atmospheric storytelling and strong cast performances.

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Bio/Wiki

Notable Works
  • Six Years
  • Stay Close
  • Live Wire
  • Caught
  • Long Lost
  • Hold Tight
  • Tell No One
  • Safe
SeriesMyron Bolitar series
Awards
  • Edgar Allan Poe Award
  • Anthony Award
  • Shamus Award
TranslationsBooks translated into 45 languages

Educational Qualification(s)

CollegeAmherst College
MajorPolitical Science
Graduation Year1984

Personal Life

ResidenceRidgewood, New Jersey, USA
Marital StatusMarried

Relationships & More

SpouseAnne Armstrong-Coben MD (Pediatrician, Amherst College '85)

Family

Children4

Career

Early CareerWorked in the travel industry after graduation
Debut Year1995
Debut SeriesMyron Bolitar series
BestsellerStatusMultiple books debuted at #1 on the New York Times bestseller list

Social Media

Official Websitehttps://www.harlancoben.com

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Won the Mystery Writers of America's Edgar Allan Poe Award and was nominated for the Edgar two other times.
2. Won the Anthony Award at the World Mystery Conference and was nominated for another.
3. Won the Shamus Award by the Private Eye Writers of America and was nominated for another.
4. Twice nominated for the Dilys Award by the Independent Mystery Booksellers Association.
5. Often writes about 'dormmurdoths' (past events) and missing persons.
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