“What I want to do is tell stories about normal people in the American suburbs. I don't write the book where it's a conspiracy reaching the prime minister; I don't write the book with the big serial killer who lops off heads. My setting is a very placid pool of suburbia, family life. And within that I can make pretty big splashes.”

American writer

Harlan Coben is an American writer. He is known for his bestselling mystery and thriller novels, which have made him a prominent figure in contemporary popular fiction. His books often center on suspense, hidden family secrets, and sudden turns in ordinary lives. Coben has also reached a wide audience through screen adaptations of his work, extending the reach of his stories beyond the page.