We’re reacquainted with Mickey’s friend geeky guy Spoon and intelligent but somewhat mysterious Ema. The pace just keeps going, and I found myself a third of the way into the novel, still not able to put the book down. “We aren’t at liberty to discuss this with you, son.” Was he the one who was shot?”īall looked at McDonald. When I found my voice, I said, “My uncle?’ The story quickly plunges into Mickey being brought in for questioning, this time in relation to a shooting that involves his new friend Rachel:įor a moment, I couldn’t speak.
In Shelter, we were introduced to the mystery of the Bat Lady and the Butcher of Lodz, dating back to World War II. Seconds Away opens with a quick introduction of the main character Mickey, who lost his father in a mysterious accident and now lives with his uncle Myron. I loved this book, but wondered-can the second book keep up the pace? But last year, Harlan Coben brought a great thriller to YA with Shelter, a novel featuring series character Mickey Bolitar. There aren’t a lot of books that are guy-friendly, in the era of Twilight and vampire stories. It’s not easy to get a teen to read-especially when that teenager happens to be a guy. An involving thriller that moves like lightning.Seconds Away by Harlan Coben Seconds Away by Harlan Coben is the second book in the Mickey Bolitar young adult thriller series (available September 18, 2012). Mickey Bolitar is as quick-witted and clever as his uncle Myron, but with danger just seconds away, it is going to take all of his determination and help from his friends to protect the people he loves, even if he does not know who-or what-he is protecting them from.įrom Kirkus Reviews Coben deftly weaves.multiple plot threads into a compelling whole. Now, not only does Mickey need to keep himself and his friends safe from the Butcher of Lodz, but he needs to figure out who shot Rachel-no matter what it takes. When tragedy strikes close to home, Mickey and his loyal new friends-sharp-witted Ema and the adorkably charming Spoon-find themselves at the center of a terrifying mystery involving the shooting of their classmate Rachel. This action-packed second book in international bestseller Harlan Coben's Mickey Bolitar young adult series follows Mickey as he continues to hunt for clues about the Abeona Shelter and the mysterious death of his father-all while trying to navigate the challenges of a new high school.
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