Reading order#
| # |
Title |
Published |
Author |
Buy on Amazon |
| 1 |
The Boy from the Woods |
2020 |
Harlan Coben |
Buy |
| 2 |
The Match |
2022 |
Harlan Coben |
Buy |
The Wilde series by Harlan Coben features a unique protagonist: a man discovered as a feral child living alone in the New Jersey woods with no memory of who he is or how he got there. Now an adult, Wilde lives a solitary life at the edge of civilization.
The Boy from the Woods introduces Wilde when he’s asked to help find a missing girl from his former high school. The Match continues his story as he searches for information about his own past through DNA testing services. The series combines mystery plotting with questions of identity and belonging.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Wilde?
Wilde is a man who was found living alone in the woods as a child with no memory of his past or real name. Raised in foster care, he now lives on the edge of the wilderness and uses his unique skills and outsider perspective to help people and investigate crimes.
What order should I read the Wilde books?
The Wilde series should be read in order: The Boy from the Woods (2020) followed by The Match (2022). The second book continues Wilde’s story and his search for answers about his mysterious origins.
Is the Wilde series connected to Myron Bolitar?
The Wilde series is separate from the Myron Bolitar books and features different characters. However, both series share Harlan Coben’s signature style of domestic suspense and family secrets.