Books like Gone for good by Harlan Coben
In this gripping mystery, Harlan Coben pulls readers into a tense quest to locate a vanished brother. The investigation unravels layers of betrayal, moves through New Jersey neighborhoods, and exposes dark family secrets. As the hunt escalates, the protagonist confronts a killer who may have been closer than anyone imagined, turning the story into a high‑stakes thriller that tests loyalty, love, and the limits of human endurance.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Suspense/General Suspense
Authors: Harlan Coben
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