Books like Promise me, Harlan Coben by Harlan Coben

The final weeks of high school bring thrills and risks. While classmates juggle prom plans and late-night drivers, Myron Bolitar steps up as a sober guardian, asking two neighborhood girls to call him if they ever find themselves in trouble. The promise is tested when, two minutes after midnight, one of them contacts him with a desperate plea. The next morning, a girl is reported missing, and Myron is the last person to see her. Racing against time and the veil of teenage secrecy, he must untangle a web that would make the most cynical victim feel safe. Myron’s experience as a chaperone and his sharp instincts lead him through twisting leads and teenage confessions. Every twist forces him to reassess loyalty, prevention, and the thin line between safety and danger. With a pulse‑quickening plot, the novel highlights the hazards of drinking and driving while underscoring the importance of responsible adulthood.

First publish date: 2006