Quick Info
| Profession | Author, TV Producer |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 04/01/1962 |
| Age | 64 years |
| Birthplace | Newark, New Jersey, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Latest News about Harlan Coben
CBS renewed the true-crime series Harlan Coben's Final Twist for a second season, and the new season was set to premiere on October 5, 2026 and stream on Paramount+. Coben hosts the series, which he executive produces with his son Ben Coben. Season 1 had aired five episodes between January and February 2026.
Harlan Coben promoted his new memoir, Plot Twist: A Memoir on Writing, in interviews aired in early September 2026. The appearances focused on his suburban upbringing, early publishing struggles, and reflections on his writing career.
Netflix released I Will Find You, an eight-episode limited series based on Coben's novel, starring Sam Worthington and Britt Lower. The show's story follows a father convicted of killing his son, with the case reopened years later by a journalist in the family. Netflix later reported it received 63.9 million views in the first half of 2026.
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Bio/Wiki
| Notable Works |
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| Series | Myron Bolitar series |
| Awards |
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| Translations | Books translated into 46 languages |
| Notable Facts | First author to win the Edgar Award, Anthony Award, and Shamus Award. |
| Books Sold | Over 100 million books in print worldwide. |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College | Amherst College |
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| Major | Political Science |
| Graduation Year | 1984 |
Personal Life
| Residence | Ridgewood, New Jersey, USA |
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| Marital Status | Married |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | Anne Armstrong-Coben MD (Pediatrician, Amherst College '85) |
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Family
| Children | 4 |
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| Son | Ben Coben (co-executive producer of Harlan Coben's Final Twist) |
Career
| Early Career | Worked in the travel industry after graduation |
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| Debut Year | 1990 |
| Debut Series | Play Dead |
| BestsellerStatus | Multiple books debuted at #1 on the New York Times bestseller list |
| TV Work | Creator and executive producer of multiple Netflix series including Stay Close, The Stranger, Safe, and The Five, plus Prime Video's Harlan Coben's Shelter and Harlan Coben's Final Twist. Also executive producer of Netflix's I Will Find You (2026) and Run Away (2026), and host of CBS's true-crime series Harlan Coben's Final Twist. |
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. | |
| 6. Often writes about past events resurfacing and missing persons. |
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