This is the first book in Coben's Myron Bolitar series and I think the first book that Coben wrote. Myron Bolitar is a former college basketball star and former first round pick of the Boston Celtics. After a freak injury Bolitar makes the transition from athlete to agent. The story begins with Bolitar signing highly touted football draft pick Christian Steele. New client in tow Bolitar is destined for the big time. Unfortunately, for Bolitar things do not always go as planned. A mystery ensues and Bolitar will get into his trademark high jinx. Coben to me falls short in this one compared to his other work. I love his stand alone novels. However, the hook and suspense are there but Coben's trust in the reader is not. The ending seemed to be more fitting for a Scooby Doo episode and not a Coben thriller. His characters are endearing for the most part and the humor/dialogue is fitting. I will continue with the Bolitar series and give it more of a chance because of Coben's other work that I have enjoyed so much. ( )

You have to love a former NBA pro turned sports agent who lives at home with Mom and Dad in suburban NJ, who has a WASP sidekick with deadpan quirky ways, and a hot Hispanic wrestler secretary named Esperanza who is whip smart. Myron whips out his Harvard Law credential when its the right blade for the occasion, and melts like a puppy at the mention of his on again, off again heart throb Jessica. Honest writing, great characters, language that nails it, and an utterly vulnerable hero you come to love and care about as if you were his mom. Mrs. Bolitar, you rock. ( )

great story, awesome characters, part of a long series ( )

Sports agent Myron Bolitar is poised on the edge of the big time. So is Christian Steele, a rookie quarterback and Myron's prized client. But when Christian gets a phone call from a former girlfriend, a woman who everyone, including the police, believes is dead, the deal starts to go sour. Trying to unravel the truth about a family's tragedy, a woman's secret, and a man's lies, Myron is up against the dark side of his business - where image and talent make you rich, but the truth can get you killed.
In novels that crackle with wit and suspense. Bolitar - a hotheaded, tenderhearted sports agent who grows more and more engaging and unpredictable with each page-turning appearance. ( )

Fast-paced. some unexpected twists. An overall good read. ( )