After reading another of Harlan Coben's books, Long Lost, I starting looking out for his other novels and picked up this one as my next read. No Second Chance is about a doctor who is shot and nearly killed during a home invasion/kidnapping of his infant daughter. Throughout the novel he slowly unravels the mystery of what happened including ransom demands, secrets, lies, betrayal, and an international underground adoption ring. It was a great book that kept me guessing to the end. An easy read and a real page turner, I had a hard time putting this book down. I will continue to keep an eye out for Coben's work. ( )

I always like Coben's books. Good thriller and good plot.

Back Cover Blurb:
'When the first bullet hit my chest, I thought of my daughter'.....Marc Seidman wakes up in ICU to find his wife has been murdered and his baby daughter, Tara, has vanished. Then something arrives to give Marc new hope: a ransom note. 'We are watching. If you contact the authorities you will never see your daughter again. There will be no second chance'.
The note is chilling, but Marc sees only one thing: the chance to save his daughter. And, haunted by deception and deadly secrets - about his wife, about an old love, and about his own past - he vows to bring Tara home....at any cost. ( )

This was my second Harlan Coben novel. The first one was The Woods, which I enjoyed very much. No Second Chance is a little "busier" then The Woods. There are a lot of people to keep track of & quite a lot of twist & turns. This, however, makes for a very exciting story. There are a few spots that are too unbelievable to ignore, and this is the only reason I gave it 4 stars rather then 5. The characters are all likeable, the plot is interesting, very little if anything is predictable and it keeps you on the edge of your seat. Overall, this is a great book & perfect for a summer beach read! ( )

I guess I am behind the times because this is my first book by this author. No Second Chance is a suspense filled book that surprises the reader from beginning to end. The main character finds himself involved in a kidnapping and murder that just does not make sense. I was impressed by the way the story unfolded and the pieces of the puzzle started to fit together.

I highly recommend this book and look forward to reading more by Harlan Coben. ( )

This has been my audio book since Thanksgiving, and it was much better than I was expecting. I wasn't overwhelmed by the other Coben book I've read (Just One Look), but this one grabs you and then keeps you involved with its various twists and turns. The nature of the crime behind the kidnapping was not what I expected. I also did not expect the final twist. This was a great thriller that keeps you guessing.

The only issue I had with it was that the characters tended to have many many long-winded thought monologues. This is probably less annoying if you're reading it and not listening to it. ( )