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 |
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 |
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| Series | Myron Bolitar series |
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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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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. |
Social Media
| Official Website | https://www.harlancoben.com |
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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. |