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Hold Tight

by Harlan Coben
Hold Tight

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ISBN13: 9780525950608
ISBN10: 0525950605
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#1 bestselling author Harlan Coben has become an unstoppable force in suspense fiction. His most recent novel, The Woods, spent more time on the New York Times bestseller list than his previous books and sales reached his highest levels to date. His latest page-turner, which is about just how far parents will go to protect their kids, is destined for the top of every bestseller list.

Tia and Mike Baye never imagined they'd become the type of overprotective parents who spy on their kids. But their sixteen-year-old son Adam has been unusually distant lately, and after the suicide of his classmate Spencer Hill — the latest in a string of issues at school — they can't help but worry. They install a sophisticated spy program on Adam's computer, and within days are jolted by a message from an unknown correspondent addressed to their son: "Just stay quiet and all safe."

Meanwhile, browsing through an online memorial for Spencer put together by his classmates, Betsy Hill is struck by a photo that appears to have been taken on the night of her son's death...and he wasn't alone. She thinks it is Adam Baye standing just outside the camera's range; but when Adam goes missing, it soon becomes clear that something deep and sinister has infected their community. For Tia and Mike Baye, the question they must answer is this: When it comes to your kids, is it possible to know too much?

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"[S]urprises aplenty." Kirkus Reviuws

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The New York Times bestselling author of The Woods asks the provocative and terrifying question: How much do parents really want to know about their kids and how far will they go to find out?

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Harlan Coben delivers a #1 New York Times bestselling novel that asks how well parents really know their children—and puts them on a technological roller coaster of their worst fears.  “We’re losing him.” With those words, Mike and Tia Baye decide to spy on their sixteen-year-old son Adam, who has become increasingly moody and withdrawn since the suicide of his best friend. The software they install on his computer shows them every Web site visited, every e-mail sent or received, every instant message. And each keystroke draws them deeper and deeper into a maze of mayhem and violence that could destroy them all…

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The #1 New York Times Bestseller

Mike and Tia Baye decide to spy on their son Adam, who has become moody and withdrawn since his friend’s suicide. The software they install on his computer exposes every website visited, every e-mail and instant message sent or received. But each keystroke draws them deeper into a maze of mayhem and violence that could destroy them all.

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Harlan Coben delivers a #1 New York Times bestselling novel that asks how well parents really know their children—and puts them on a technological roller coaster of their worst fears.  “We’re losing him.” With those words, Mike and Tia Baye decide to spy on their sixteen-year-old son Adam, who has become increasingly moody and withdrawn since the suicide of his best friend. The software they install on his computer shows them every Web site visited, every e-mail sent or received, every instant message. And each keystroke draws them deeper and deeper into a maze of mayhem and violence that could destroy them all…

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The #1 New York Times Bestseller

Mike and Tia Baye decide to spy on their son Adam, who has become moody and withdrawn since his friend’s suicide. The software they install on his computer exposes every website visited, every e-mail and instant message sent or received. But each keystroke draws them deeper into a maze of mayhem and violence that could destroy them all.


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About the Author

Harlan Coben is the author of six previous novels: The Final Detail, One False Move, Back Spin, the Edgar Award and Shamus Award-winning Fade Away, Drop Shot, and Deal Breaker, which won an Anthony Award and received an Edgar Award nomination. He lives in New Jersey with his wife, daughter, and two sons.

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Katherine Adams , February 11, 2009 (view all comments by Katherine Adams)
Even if you're a fan of Harlan Coben (I am, admittedly), he really yanks readers around in this thriller. But what a terrific way to trick us all into thinking "I know what's going on..." No, you don't. This book starts out as the story of concerned parents Tia and Mike Baye, who install spyware on their teenage son Adam's computer when his behavior changes in unexpected ways after a friend commits suicide. When Adam disappears, characters and events that seem unrelated tighten the plot into a startling ending. Truly startling. You wonder how all the characters will recover from the events that unfold -- the mother of the boy who died, Adam, his parents, his sister, a local police investigator, a teacher at Adam's school, and a remorseless killer. "Hold Tight" was a great title for this roller coaster disguised as a good read. It's a joy ride, all right, but don't be surprised if you utter "oh, geez" when you finish.

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Product Details

ISBN:
9780525950608
Binding:
Hardcover
Publication date:
05/01/2008
Publisher:
PENGUIN PUTNAM TRADE
Pages:
400
Height:
9.28 in.
Width:
6.54 in.
Thickness:
1.51 in.
Age Range:
13-17 and up
Grade Range:
from 12
Number of Units:
1
Copyright Year:
2008
UPC Code:
2800525950600
Author:
Harlan Coben
Subject:
Thrillers
Subject:
Missing persons
Subject:
Suspense fiction
Subject:
Suspense

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