Tell No OneTell No One
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What it's about
Eight years ago, Dr. David Beck's wife, Elizabeth, was kidnapped from the lake where they were vacationing and murdered by a serial killer. David has never recovered. Then he receives an anonymous email with a message only Elizabeth would know, and a video link that seems to show her alive. Soon David is the prime suspect in a new set of murders.
Why it's worth reading
It was an Edgar finalist and became Harlan Coben's breakthrough. It's a classic of twisty suspense and was made into an acclaimed French film.
You'll love it if you liked
Good to know
There's violence, including torture. Twists pile up to the end.
By the numbers
- Readers52 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics21 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller29 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Buzz0 out of 100 · counts 10%
Critics and Bestseller are two ways to earn a place: a book's stronger one counts more. Buzz rewards recent bestseller weeks and prizes, so older books start at zero. The parts combine into the Must-Read Score, shown on a scale where the best book we found scores 99 and the last book to make the ranking scores 50.
Where it ranks
- #293 of the 555 mysteries and thrillers we rank
- #951 of the 1,573 modern books we rank
- #1759 of the 2,816 books we rank
Why it made the list
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Quick answers
Is Tell No One worth reading?
Yes. It was an Edgar finalist and became Harlan Coben's breakthrough. It ranks #1,759 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 65.9 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is Tell No One about?
Eight years ago, Dr. David Beck's wife, Elizabeth, was kidnapped from the lake where they were vacationing and murdered by a serial killer. David has never recovered. Then he receives an anonymous email with a message only Elizabeth would know, and a video link that seems to show her alive. Soon David is the prime suspect in a new set of murders.
How long does it take to read Tell No One?
About 9 hours (370 pages), or about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after Tell No One?
If you liked it, try The Match by Harlan Coben, Live Wire by Harlan Coben or Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn.