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Zusatztext “What sets Harlan Coben above the crowd are wit and . . . an entertaining plot.” — Los Angeles Times Book Review “Brilliant . . . perfect for fans of Sue Grafton! Robert B. Parker! and everyone else.” —Nancy Pickard! author of The Scent of Rain and Lightning “Fast action! snappy dialogue . . . [an] enjoyable read.” — The Toronto Star “Great fun.” —Houston Chronicle Informationen zum Autor Harlan Coben is the winner of the Edgar! Shamus! and Anthony awards. His critically acclaimed novels have been published in forty-one languages around the world and have been number one bestsellers in more than half a dozen countries. In addition to the Myron Bolitar series ( Deal Breaker! Drop Shot! Fade Away! Back Spin! One False Move! The Final Detail! Darkest Fear! Promise Me! Long Lost! and Live Wire )! Coben is also the author of the young adult Mickey Bolitar series including Shelter and Seconds Away ! and of Miracle Cure! Play Dead! Tell No One! Gone for Good! No Second Chance! Just One Look! The Innocent! The Woods! Hold Tight ! Caught ! and Stay Close . Klappentext WINNER OF THE EDGAR AWARD • "What sets Harlan Coben above the crowd are wit and . . . an entertaining plot."-Los Angeles Times Book Review In novels that crackle with wit and suspense! Harlan Coben has created one of the most fascinating heroes in suspense fiction: the wisecracking! tenderhearted sports agent Myron Bolitar. In this gripping third novel in the acclaimed series! Myron must confront a past that is dead and buried-and more dangerous than ever before. The home is top-notch New Jersey suburban. The living room is Martha Stewart. The basement is Legos-and blood. The signs of a violent struggle. For Myron Bolitar! the disappearance of a man he once competed against is bringing back memories-of the sport he and Greg Downing had both played and the woman they both loved. Now! among the stars! the wannabes! the gamblers! and the groupies! Myron is embarking upon the strange ride of a sports hero gone wrong that just may lead to certain death. Namely! his own.Praise for Fade Away "Brilliant . . . perfect for fans of Sue Grafton! Robert B. Parker! and everyone else."-Nancy Pickard! author of The Scent of Rain and Lightning "Fast action! snappy dialogue . . . [an] enjoyable read."-The Toronto Star "Great fun."-Houston Chronicle Chapter One Just behave.” “Me?” Myron said. “I’m always a delight.” Myron Bolitar was being led through the corridor of the darkened Meadowlands Arena by Calvin Johnson, the New Jersey Dragons new general manager. Their dress shoes clacked sharply against the tile and echoed through empty Harry M. Stevens food stands, Carvel Ice Cream carts, pretzel vendors, souvenir booths. The smell of sporting-event hot dogs—that sort of rubbery, chemically, yet nostalgically delicious aroma—wafted from the walls. The stillness of the place consumed them; there is nothing more hollow and lifeless than an empty sports arena. Calvin Johnson stopped in front of a door leading to a luxury box. “This may all seem a bit strange,” he said. “Just go with the flow, okay?” “Okay.” Calvin reached for the knob and took a deep breath. “Clip Arnstein, the owner of the Dragons, is in there waiting for us.” “And yet I’m not trembling,” Myron said. Calvin Johnson shook his head. “Just don’t be an ass.” Myron pointed to his chest. “I wore a tie and ?everything.” Calvin Johnson opened the door. The luxury box faced midcourt. Several workers were putting down the basketball floor over the hockey ice. The Devils had played the night before. Tonight was the Dragons’ turn. The box was cozy. Twenty-four cushioned seats. Two tele?vision monitors. To the right was a wood-paneled counter for the f...
