Shelter (Mickey Bolitar, #1)
by Harlan Coben
Shelter by Harlan Coben holds a well received rating of 3.92 out of 5, based on 9.1K reader ratings. First published in 2011. The book spans 304 pages.
About Shelter
Mickey Bolitar's year can't get much worse. After witnessing his father's death and sending his mom to rehab, he's forced to live with his estranged uncle Myron and switch high schools.A new school comes with new friends and new enemies, and lucky for Mickey, it also comes with a great new girlfriend, Ashley. For a while, it seems like Mickey's train-wreck of a life is finally improving - until Ashley vanishes without a trace. Unwilling to let another person walk out of his life, Mickey follows Ashley's trail into a seedy underworld that reveals that this seemingly sweet, shy girl isn't who she claimed to be. And neither was Mickey's father. Soon, Mickey learns about a conspiracy so shocking that it makes high school drama seem like a luxury - and leaves him questioning everything about the life he thought he knew.First introduced to readers in Harlan Coben's latest adult novel, Live Wire, Mickey Bolitar is as quick-witted and clever as his uncle Myron, and eager to go to any length to save the people he cares about. With this new series, Coben introduces an entirely new generation of fans to the masterful plotting and wry humor that have made him an award-winning, internationally bestselling, and beloved author.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Harlan Coben |
| Published | 2011 |
| Pages | 304 |
| Genres | Mystery & Thriller, Young Adult, Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 3.92 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 9,081 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What genre is Shelter?
Shelter is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Young Adult, Mystery & Thriller, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is Shelter worth reading?
Based on 9.1K reader ratings, Shelter has an average score of 3.92 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Shelter?
Shelter has 304 pages.
Who wrote Shelter?
Shelter was written by Harlan Coben. It was first published in 2011.
What is the ISBN for Shelter?
The ISBN-13 for Shelter is 9780399256510.0.
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