What was supposed to be a romantic anniversary getaway at a family vacation spot turns into a nightmare as David's wife Elizabeth disappears...only to be found later - DEAD, the victim of serial killer KillRoy.

As David struggles to get on with his life, he can't help but hope that his wife is still alive, even though KillRoy has confessed to the killing, and her body has been found and identified. But day after day he thinks of her, and hopes. Until one day he receives a email...one that uses a code only he and his wife knew about. Opening the email will plunge David into the heart of terror, as the message contains a strange link that features a video feed of his wife - present day - mouthing the words "I'm sorry"!

Sickened by what he just saw, David wants to dismiss this a nasty joke, but the email gives specific instructions about the future messages he will receive, and if he wants to see his wife again, he better TELL NO ONE.

Desperate to find out what is going on, especially if there is a chance of Elizabeth being alive, David enters into a deadly game where someone will kill to keep their secrets safe.

'Tell No One' is a slam bang page-turner that grabs hold on the first page and doesn't let go until the shocking climax. With it's well drawn characters, unbearable suspense, and stunning plot twists 'Tell No One' gives readers a night of non-stop action.

Harlan Coben has written many great novels, but none as good as this one. His new novel has surpassed all expectations, and pushes him to a new level, one that ranks with John Sandford, and James Patterson.

Destined to be a huge bestseller, and a must read beach book 'Tell No One' ranks as one of the better thrillers to come out in some time.

A MUST read!

Nick Gonnella


A EDGE-OF-YOUR-SEAT SUSPENSE THRILLER!   June 20, 2001
 15 out of 16 found this review helpful

While some editorial reviews proclaim this book is not up to par with Coben's other literary works, I found it to be far superior to his previous books. With well-developed, realistic characters and lots of action, this book contains an element of similarity to the Alex Cross novels of James Patterson. Although "Tell No One" is perhaps not quite as spectatcular in comparison, it comes close and is certainly worth reading.

David Beck marries his childhood sweetheart, Elizabeth Parker. Elizabeth is believed to be kidnapped and killed by a serial murderer known as, "Kill Roy." But...is this really what happened? Beck starts receiving e-mails, supposedly from Elizabeth. Is Elizabeth really alive or is this the evil madness of a demented mind? The police attempt to pin the murder on Beck, himself, while a group with more sinister motives tries to frame Beck for the murder of Elizabeth. What really happened? The answers lie in the bold conclusiion. The chilling plot is full of twists and turns that holds the reader's attention from start to finish. While Coben lacks the pragmatic writing style of Patterson, the author's unique mode of psychological suspense makes the book a capricious thriller you will not want to put down until the final page has been read.


His best work yet-brilliant storyelling   June 19, 2001
 13 out of 14 found this review helpful

David and Elizabeth Beck are married just a few months, but have been in love since the second grade. The newlyweds revisit their old stomping grounds near Lake Charmaine, Pennsylvania. They go swimming at night together, but their joy turns to horror as Elizabeth begins screaming. David goes help his soul mate, but someone clubs him with a baseball bat. Later, the police find a corpse that Elizabeth's dad identifies the body as that of his daughter while David physically recovers in a hospital. Serial killer KillRoy left his trademark on the body.

Eight years later and now a pediatrician, David works at a Washington Heights clinic when he receives a strange e-mail with a hyperlink. He clicks on the link only to see Elizabeth appear on the monitor. However, before he can follow up, the FBI focuses on David as the killer of Elizabeth and two other men murdered on the property that day when his wife allegedly died. Someone else also observes David closely. A person with resources who wants vengeance on the individual who murdered his son. This billionaire knows the Becks are somehow involved.

Without any doubt, TELL NO ONE is Harlan Coben's best work to date. This breathtaking thriller starts at a rapid pace and accelerates even faster than the speed of light. The tale is loaded with numerous shocking twists and unreal turns that Mr. Coben makes believable. Thus, the audience feels compelled to keep on reading until the finale in order to learn what really happened back then and why.

Harriet Klausner


TELL EVERYONE   December 2, 2001
 13 out of 13 found this review helpful

Harlan Coben, the author known for his series about the sports agent Myron Bolitar, has crafted a fine thriller in his book Tell No One. In this stand alone title, Coben takes his readers on the ride of a lifetime. From the first page till the last, my heart raced and I found myself staying up late at night to finish this book.

David Beck, once married to Elizabeth, has finally rebuilt his life since the kidnapping, disappearance and assumed death of his beloved wife several years before. Now, a respected doctor with a practice in New York City, David finds himself experiencing some very strange events which lead him to wonder if Elizabeth could still be alive. First, an e mail arrives with information known only to the two of them, then two bodies are found on property owned by the Beck family which may have been involved in the kidnapping, and finally an image appears on a web camsite which looks suprisingly just like Elizabeth. With fury and determination, Beck begins to investiage Elizabeth's kidnapping and what has happened in the intervening years. Along the way Becks efforts are thwarted by a billionaire who may or may not be involved, the father of one of his patients who uses his street smarts to help out and a cast of other characters who are quite memorable.

The pace is fast, the book becomes wet from holding it too hard with perspiring hands and you most liely will might find yourself holding your breath as the book moves along to a startling conclusion. But readers need to be warned to slow down a bit for the last 50 pages as the plot and action moves quickly fronm page to page with complicated and somewhat convoluted twists and turns.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book and instead of Telling No One I tell everyone to read this book. This may have been my first Harlan Coben book but it certainly won't be the only book of his I plan on reading.