Reading order#
| # |
Title |
Published |
Author |
Buy on Amazon |
| 1 |
Shelter |
2011 |
Harlan Coben |
Buy |
| 2 |
Seconds Away |
2012 |
Harlan Coben |
Buy |
| 3 |
Found |
2014 |
Harlan Coben |
Buy |
The Mickey Bolitar series is Harlan Coben’s young adult spin-off from his popular Myron Bolitar thrillers. The trilogy follows Mickey, Myron’s nephew, as he adjusts to a new school and uncovers mysteries in his new town.
Mickey teams up with friends Ema and Spoon to investigate disappearances and secrets that connect to his own family history. The series deals with themes of loss, family, and identity while delivering the fast-paced plotting Coben is known for. Events from these books connect to the main Myron Bolitar series, with crossover appearances from characters like Win.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Mickey Bolitar?
Mickey Bolitar is the teenage nephew of Myron Bolitar from Harlan Coben’s adult thriller series. After his father dies and his mother enters rehab, Mickey moves in with his uncle Myron and starts solving mysteries with help from his new friends.
Do I need to read the Myron Bolitar series first?
You can read the Mickey Bolitar series without having read the adult Myron Bolitar books. However, the two series share characters and some plot connections, so fans of one series will likely enjoy the other. The Mickey Bolitar books work as entry points for younger readers.
What order should I read the Mickey Bolitar books?
The three books should be read in order: Shelter (2011), Seconds Away (2012), and Found (2014). The trilogy tells a connected story with an overarching mystery that builds across all three books.