Myron is asked to investigate an old sports rival by playing bball again. Sep 04, Krissy rated it really liked it Shelves: I still love Myron and Win! So far this series has been great fun: I have to admit this series is actually growing on me. After reading the second book in the series, I was ready to swear off it forever, but a year and a half later I finally read number four out of sequence and liked it.
So, I decided to go back and pick up number three, Fade Away and once again I found the book was not awful. In fact, I quite enjoyed it as a diverting read. This time, the sport is basketball, which was Myron Bolitar's game before his knee was injured in a terrible smash-up wi I have to admit this series is actually growing on me.
This time, the sport is basketball, which was Myron Bolitar's game before his knee was injured in a terrible smash-up with another player. That injury changed the course of his life and he went to law school and became a sports agent instead of a professional basketball player Now, several years later, he is established in his profession and he has a promising romantic liaison. Everything seems to be coming up Myron. Then he receives a blast from the past when the man who was responsible for drafting him with the Celtics all those years before contacts him and offers him a job.
He wants him to make a comeback with the team that he presently owns, but he has an ulterior motive. It seems that one of the stars of the team, Greg Downing, has disappeared and the owner wants Myron on the team so he can pick up any clues as to where Greg might be. His real job will be to find Greg. This is complicated because in his basketball-playing days, Myron and Greg were rivals. Not only on the basketball court but for the affections of a certain woman as well. Greg ultimately married the woman, but at some point, she was unfaithful to him. So Myron has all this guilt in regard to Greg and he accepts the commission, both to play on the team and to try to find the missing player.
It turns out that Greg's disappearance is related to the fact that he has lost a lot of money - in fact just about all he had - to gambling. At the same time, he is going through a nasty divorce and is faced with the prospect of losing his children. In order to find him, Myron has to sort out the tangled web of his life and figure out who among his associates may have a clue to his whereabouts.
When one of those putative associates turns up murdered, it seems that Greg may be number one on the list of suspects. Meanwhile, those professional gamblers to whom he owes all the money are looking for him as well, and they think Myron may know where he is. That does not bode well for Myron's state of health. Fortunately for him, his friend and partner, Win, has his back. The body count of the sociopathic Win is lower than usual in this book - only one that I can remember.
Although, we are left with a bit of a cliffhanger at the end with some indication that that count might be about to go up to two. Yes, on the whole, it was a satisfying read and I'm glad that I gave the series another chance. I suspect I'll be adding it to my long list of series to follow. Feb 03, Kellie rated it liked it Shelves: This series is good.
I like the sports angle and the characters are great.
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Myron is a retired basketball turned sports agent. But he dabbled in some investigating work with his pal Win. Win is like Hawk is to Spenser.
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And the humor and banter between Win and Myron is like reading a modern day Spenser mystery. Myron is asked to find a basketball player who has gone missing. In order to do this secretly, he is asked to join the basketball team. There are a lot of pieces to the plot that come at you from different angles. It almost seems a little too complicated. But in the end, everything comes full circle. I really like this series. It was good, but not great. But good enough to want me to start the next one today.
Jul 18, Rolyn rated it it was amazing. As of the moment, I am still reading this book. But I just feel like quoting Calvin. Sometimes you think they're dead, but they're just hibernating like some big old bear. And if the dream has been hibernating for a long time, that bear is going to wake up grumpy and hungry.
But the book is really entertaining. I really like Win. Everything with him seems simple. I don't know but I feel that As of the moment, I am still reading this book. I don't know but I feel that way. I finished reading the book. And when I thought I got it all figured out, the real killer was revealed. How wrong could I get? I was really entertained and I liked the story of the 3rd book. View all 3 comments. Missed this one, way back there.
Bolitar is good in any age. It was absolutely beyond refreshing to read a novel that had nuance, entertained, and did NOT hold a bunch of whining snowflakes. Sep 17, Eddie Owens rated it it was ok. Same old, same old. Myron Bolitar is back in this third installment in the series, this time to help investigate the disappearance of Greg Downing, a star basketball player that was his competition during Myron's playing days. Myron has to join the team in order to gain the trust of the people surrounding Greg, bringing him back to what might have been and into the world he thought would have been his destiny.
I really liked this story as we learned more about the circumstances that ended Myron's basketball career. The mystery of Greg's disappearance is equally engaging, with the typical cast of suspects to draw you in and wreak havoc. Win and Esperanza play major roles in the story, each helping Myron face his past as well as solve the circumstances of Greg's disappearance.
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I'm still listening to this series on audiobook and the narrator seems to nail the sarcastic nature of Myron. This story is my most favorite so far and I'm looking forward to the next book. Aug 31, Eadie rated it it was amazing Shelves: I thoroughly enjoyed this 3rd book in the Myron Bolitar series. Interesting characters and a exciting plot keeps the pages turning until the end.
Coben also gives us some back history about Myron's college years and how his basketball career injury happened. The witty dialogue between Win and Myron adds much humor to the book. There's also that great twist at the end where the character you least suspect is the bad guy.
Fade Away (Myron Bolitar, book 3) by Harlan Coben
I can't wait to read the next book in the series as Harlan Coben does not di I thoroughly enjoyed this 3rd book in the Myron Bolitar series. I can't wait to read the next book in the series as Harlan Coben does not disappoint. Feb 27, Susannah Carleton rated it liked it. He gets another chance to play in the NBA, but the reasons for it are neither believable nor realistic. Myron hired by team Missing basketball player Can Myron find him?
Dec 02, Gary rated it really liked it. The 3rd book in the Myron Bolitar series by Harlan Coben. Page Count 2 12 Jan 25, His books are published in 43 languages around the globe. Coben is the winner of the Edgar Award, Shamus Award and Anthony Award — the first author to win all three — and he has received an eclectic variety of honors from all over the world.
His essays and columns have appeared in many top publications. Apple Audible downpour eMusic audiobooks. About Fade Away In novels that crackle with wit and suspense, Harlan Coben has created one of the most fascinating heroes in suspense fiction: Also in Myron Bolitar. Also by Harlan Coben.
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The three novels in this book are his first three that he wrote. They are all part of the Myron Bolitar series and are a must read for any crime fiction fans. Aug 22, Tara rated it liked it. This is not one of my favourites when it comes to Harlan Coben, but I am also reading in very short installments which always makes a book harder to enjoy. This book was written in a very different format, it was very gritty and at times obscene. Dec 01, Sharon rated it really liked it Shelves: I love the dialogue and the kookiness of the characters.
I'm reading this series in sequence. Why is Myron living at home, what's going to happen with Jessica and does Win morf or stay steady? Looking forward to finding out. Dec 20, Janel Cox rated it liked it Shelves: Amusing 80s references, vocabulary places the author squarely in my demographic. Fast paced series of books chronicaling Myron Bolitar the basketball player turned sports agent turned private investigator who uses his skills to take care of his players. Feb 04, Chris Bullock rated it did not like it Shelves: Read first of the three novels, but not interested in the next two, mainly because it was very americanised and many references were meaningless.
Jul 22, Sandi added it. This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. Jul 25, Becky Roeder mclear rated it really liked it. These books are fun to read. I like reading these when my brain needs a rest and I just want to be entertained! Feb 21, Julie rated it it was amazing.
What took me so long to find Myron??? Aug 22, Retno rated it really liked it. Sharon rated it it was amazing Nov 24, Dirk Kelly rated it liked it Dec 27, Lisa rated it really liked it Feb 28, Danny Woodsmall rated it it was amazing Feb 15,