Stay Close
by Harlan Coben
Stay Close by Harlan Coben holds a well received rating of 3.87 out of 5, based on 29.8K reader ratings. First published in 2012. The book spans 387 pages.
About Stay Close
Megan is a suburban soccer mom who once upon a time walked on the wild side. Now she’s got two kids, a perfect husband, a picket fence, and a growing sense of dissatisfaction. Ray used to be a talented documentary photographer, but at age forty he finds himself in a dead-end job posing as a paparazzo pandering to celebrity-obsessed rich kids. Jack is a detective who can’t let go of a cold case—a local husband and father disappeared seventeen years ago, and Jack spends the anniversary every year visiting a house frozen in time, the missing man’s family still waiting, his slippers left by the recliner as if he might show up any moment to step into them. Three people living lives they never wanted, hiding secrets that even those closest to them would never suspect, will find that the past doesn’t recede. Even as the terrible consequences of long-ago events crash together in the present and threaten to ruin lives, they will come to the startling realization that they may not want to forget the past at all. And as each confronts the dark side of the American Dream—the boredom of a nice suburban life, the excitement of temptation, the desperation and hunger that can lurk behind even the prettiest facades—they will discover the hard truth that the line between one kind of life and another can be as whisper-thin as a heartbeat. With his trademark combination of page-turning thrills and unrivaled insight into the dark shadows that creep into even the happiest communities, Harlan Coben delivers a thriller that cements his status as the master of domestic suspense.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Harlan Coben |
| Published | 2012 |
| Pages | 387 |
| Kindle Price | $7.99 |
| Genres | Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Suspense |
| Average Rating | 3.87 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 29,812 |
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What genre is Stay Close?
Stay Close is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is Stay Close worth reading?
Based on 29.8K reader ratings, Stay Close has an average score of 3.87 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Stay Close?
Stay Close has 387 pages.
Who wrote Stay Close?
Stay Close was written by Harlan Coben. It was first published in 2012.
What is the ISBN for Stay Close?
The ISBN-13 for Stay Close is 9780525952280.0.
How much does Stay Close cost on Kindle?
Stay Close is available on Kindle for $7.99. Pricing may vary by region and promotional offers.
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