Loved this so much, had a bit of a reading lull recently and this has got me back into it. Excellent story and I loved the fact I couldn't see how this was going to go. The story involves kierce seeing maybe Anna a woman he believed he killed 22 years previously, the twists and turns did not stop. The authors writing is fantastic at keeping you guessing. Maybe Anna and the family dynamics were believable and so mysterious

Excellent 5 star book

This book is a departure from previous books I have read by the Author but still really enjoyable

Sami Kierce is a PI making ends meet by teaching night classes when he spots a face at the back
of the class , a face he long thought dead , a face who vanishes again
He is determined to find out the truth of the past but doing so will bring dangers to the fore ,
for some secrets would rather remain hidden no matter the consequences to others

This is a fast paced character driven story , with twists and turns around every corner ,
unpredictable plots abound - a very well written thriller

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own

A bit different from Harlan’s other books but enjoyable nonetheless. Our main character is haunted from something that happened many many years ago and has an effect on his later life and events happen to bring him back to what happened many years ago as he hunts to find out the truth about what really happened so he can move on. I didn’t expect the book to end the way it did but it did wrap up a lot of the story but also left it open ended for our main character to possibly keep digging.

I think the usual fan of Harlem coben will love this follow up! It’s got some good suspense moments, good resolution but most importantly, great scene setting and characters!

There’s just something about picking up a Harlan Coben novel that feels like slipping into your favourite comfy reading spot. You know you’re in for clever twists, sharp dialogue, and a story that refuses to let you go. Nobody’s Fool delivers all that and more.
This one follows the classic Coben formula: secrets, lies, layered characters, and a mystery that spirals out into something much bigger than it first appears. The pacing is snappy, the stakes are high, and, true to form, it’s packed with those delicious "wait, what?!" moments.
👀 My Thoughts
I flew through this one. It’s everything I’ve come to expect from Coben: compulsively readable, cleverly constructed, and full of morally grey characters you can't help but be intrigued by.
Even when I thought I had things figured out, he managed to pull the rug out from under me (more than once). There’s always this undercurrent of emotional depth in his books too—yes, it's a thriller, but it also has things to say about loyalty, trust, and what we owe the people we love.
🧩 What I Loved
• Twisty plotting that keeps you guessing until the final page.
• Smart, layered characters—nobody is quite what they seem.
• Emotional weight tucked beneath all the suspense.
• That classic Coben voice—witty, tight, and effortlessly readable.

Final Thoughts
Nobody’s Fool is another solid, satisfying thriller from one of the best in the game. If you’ve enjoyed Harlan Coben before, this is exactly the kind of smart, fast-paced read you’ll want to devour in one sitting. And if you’re new to his work, this is a great place to start.

This gripping thriller kicks off with an unforgettable hook—Sami, a young college graduate backpacking in Spain, wakes up next to the dead body of his girlfriend Anna, a knife in his hand, and no memory of what happened. In shock, he flees, leaving behind a life forever marked by trauma and questions.

Years later, Sami is working as a PI during the day, and is teaching in the evenings, he is now married to Molly and they have a 1 year old son Henry, money is tight but they are scraping by. When a woman walks into his classroom—one he instantly recognises as Anna. But how can she be alive? Before he can confront her, she runs, sparking a heart-pounding chase for the truth.

At the same time, Tad Grayson, the man convicted of murdering Sami’s fiancée and ex-police officer Nicole Brent, is suddenly released from prison. Sami is certain of his guilt and determined to prove it once and for all. Getting help from his former partner Marty and his own students, Sami dives deep into a dangerous mystery that links Anna, or perhaps Victoria—a woman who vanished years ago—and a justice system that may have failed. Sami has his work cut out trying to work two cases.

This story is packed with suspense, unexpected twists, and richly drawn characters. The pacing is fast, the writing taut, and the plot utterly compelling. Just when you think you’ve figured it out, the story turns again. A fantastic read for fans of psychological thrillers and action-driven mysteries.

Recommended for readers who enjoy:
• Unpredictable plot twists
• Strong, driven protagonists
• Fast-paced, high-stakes storytelling
• Complex mysteries with emotional depth

Thank you to #netgalley and @CenturyBooks for an eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

An intriguing plot with some strong pacing throughout.
Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for the opportunity to read this ARC.

I absolutely love Harlan's writing, and normally can't wait to finish it in one sitting. This one doesn't disappoint, thrilling the reader and keeping you guessing and paging until the very end! Recommended.

I always feel you can't go wrong with Harlan Coben, and this didn't disappoint.

The past has a way of catching up with you, no matter how far you run.

Twenty-two years ago, Sami Kierce was a carefree graduate backpacking across Spain. Until the morning, he woke up in a pool of blood, a knife in his hand, and his girlfriend Anna lying dead beside him. In shock, he did the only thing he could think of: he ran.

Now a private investigator and a brand-new father, Kierce teaches night classes in New York to make ends meet. Life isn’t easy, but it’s steady—until one evening, he spots a face in the back row he never expected to see again. Anna.

It’s her. Older, but unmistakable. And before he can reach her, she vanishes.

What follows is a desperate search for answers that takes Kierce back into the darkness he thought he’d left behind. But some truths don’t want to be uncovered. And some ghosts don’t stay dead.

Brilliant from start to finish.

#NobodysFool #NetGalley Another brilliant read - exactly what I've come to expect from Harlan Coben. The plot is gripping, the characters are well developed and likeable (or not!). There is plenty of action and lots of twists and turns that I didn't see coming. An excellent 5 star read.

A real edge of the seat read, with plenty of twists and turns. Harlan coven never lets me down, his books are fantastic.

Thanks to the publishers and Netgalley for a copy of this book in exchange for a review.

While travelling through Europe a young Sammi Kierce falls in love with the mysterious Anna. Everything is great until he wakes up one morning to find her covered in blood and him holding the knife. Years later , now a former police officer he thinks he spots Anna. He chases after her but loses her. Determined to find out if it really was Anna he enlists the help of his Students to find out the truth. Was it Anna or was it someone else??

I’ve been reading Harlan Coben for a long time and with each book release I’m amazed at how quickly I’m drawn in. No other author can do this for me. Nobody’s fool is no exception, it draws you in and doesn’t let go, even after you’ve finished reading because you’ll still be thinking about it long after that last page was turned.

What a tangled web we weave! This was certainly a very tangled web, which all unravelled at the end. A fascinating story, well developed characters
and an amazing conclusion.

Always grabs you in from the start and takes you on an epic journey with incredibly written characters and a gripping plot. Another excellent book about a man who encounters someone from his past….that he thought was dead. Loved it as I knew I would!

I loved finding out more of Sami Keirce's back story and how the book was full of Harlen Coben's clever twists and turns and wonderful characters.

It isn't a Harlan Coben book if it didn't slightly mess with your mind. In the best way possible.

It had me hooked from the very beginning and at no point did I feel confused or had anything spoilt for me. I 100% did not expect the ending which was unreal. The whole book was written in a way that made you want to become a detective alongside all the other characters.

I feel I need to just read every single Harlan book now.

Nobody’s Fool - Harlan Coben

As much as I’d love to say I enjoyed this book I didn’t vibe with it. I read a bit then got distracted by other books I needed to finish. Sorry, but thanks for the opportunity. I’m going to come back to it sometime. ☺️

I'm a recent finder of Harlan Coben's books and so far none have disappointed.
This is another great book. Plenty of twists and turns with a great ending. Once I got into it, I didn't want to put it down.

Another brilliantly written book by Harlon Coban it had me hooked from the beginning till the end, there are plenty of twists and great characters, all written in true Coban style. This is the second book featuring Sami Kierce but can be read as a standalone. I would love to read more books with this character I can also see this as a great TV series.
Thank you NetGalley for the ARC in return for my honest review.