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    Written by Matt Dunn

    Narrated by James Clamp

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    There’s no place like home—except when it’s a faded resort town like Derton-on-Sea. Which is why, eighteen years ago, Josh Peters couldn’t wait to escape the place he thinks of as ‘the last resort’ for the bright lights of London.

    Now his dad is sick, and his mum needs him, so he’s back, living in his cramped teenage bedroom. But he’s promised himself he won’t be staying for long.

    With simmering family tensions a little too close for comfort, and amongst the old friends, old enemies, and old flames he left behind, he’s worried that some things may never change.

    But is Derton the same place he was desperate to leave back then, full of failures and bitter memories, or has it been doing just fine without him? As Josh revisits his past, will he find that the only one who hasn’t moved on is him?

    His London life is calling him back. But sometimes, home is where the heart is…

    Home is a funny, bittersweet, heart-warming novel from the bestselling author of A Day at the Office.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBrilliance Audio
    Release dateNov 10, 2015
    ISBN9781511318365
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    Matt Dunn

    Matt Dunn is the author of numerous romantic comedy novels, including the bestselling The Ex-Boyfriend's Handbook and A Day at the Office. He's also written about life, love, and relationships for various publications including The Times, Guardian, Glamour, Cosmopolitan, Company, Elle, and The Sun.

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    • 5/5
      I really enjoyed this writer- and the narrator who brought it to life. I kept laughing out loud in public with a witty line. But so meaningful in the relationship development.
    • 5/5
      I would have to say that this is definitely my favorite Myron Bolitar book. I loved how it switched from Win's voice to Myron's voice throughout. The ending was very fast-paced and quite a surprise for me. Now that I have finished all the books, I am looking forward to reading the whole series again. There is a lot of wit and humor in Coben's books and I think another reading is wholly justified in order to make sure not to miss any important innuendos. I would highly recommend this series if you like mystery books that make you chuckle.
    • 5/5
      I love Myron and Win. This reads like the series finale. If so, it's the perfect send-off. If not, I'll happily read the next installment.
    • 5/5
      Don’t know how I missed this one when reading the rest of the series…but I did. Glad that I can rectify that blunder. The story tells of a 10 year old kidnapping involving Win's cousin's son. When Win gets a new lead he goes to London hoping to follow the clues and bring home the missing boy who is now a teenager. I really like these two characters and their zany and sometimes half-baked adventures. There is a good mystery for the guys to solve…there are a few laughs and chuckles for the readers. The “bromance” continues and a couple of new friends join the gang. Overall a real pleasure to spend some time with...as always.
    • 4/5
      Ten years ago, two boys were kidnapped from wealthy families. For ten years, the families heard nothing. One day, Myron Bolitar believes he has found one of the boys.The story The story focuses on where the boy has been and what he knows about his still missing friend.
    • 4/5
      Ten years after two young boys were kidnapped, there is a lead that takes two very wise friends/men on a journey to rescue the boys, now 16 years old.This is a roller coaster ride. I read the book in one day. I will look for more of this author's books.Fast paced, very detailed, with twists and turns.
    • 5/5
      I just LOVE Myron and Win. HYSTERICAL dialog between them... Myron is such a smartass... great story- I had no clue.
    • 4/5
      This is actually a 4.5 Star read for me. I am a long time fan of the Myron Bolitar series and this one did not disappoint. I was a little worried at the beginning as it seemed that the book was going to be more about Win than anything else, but it soon became apparent that Win and Myron are a pair to be reckoned with. They work together helping and supporting in times of trouble. In this book when Win comes out of hiding to follow up on an email about his cousin's son who has been missing for 10 years, he calls in Myron to help him sort out the mess he is in as well as to help with the rescue. There is a lot of violence at the beginning of the book which might turn people off, but keep going, it changes into a taut thriller without the violence.

      The story is basically about the two boys who had been kidnapped 10 years earlier. It begins with Win getting an email that one of the boys has been spotted in a seedy area in London, he heads off to investigate. He spots Patrick being threatened by 3 rather large goons and ends up killing them all in order to save him. Patrick runs and Win calls Myron to come and help him salvage the rescue and locate Rhys. The story takes off from that point. When Myron rescues Patrick and brings him home, they still do not know where Rhys is. Why won't Patrick talk? Who sent the mysterious email? Where have the boys been for the last 10 years?

      I enjoyed seeing Myron's nephew, Mickey, in the book with his friends Ema and Spoon. They have their own series and it is very enjoyable so to see them in this story, helping Myron out. Big Cindy and Esperanza are also present and add another dimension to the story. The unshakeable friendship they all share is refreshing. Now if you think this book is all thriller/violent, think again. There are some social issues dealt with as well. Win ponders his lifestyle where in the past, he did not worry about hurting anyone. Esperenza and Big Cindy have to make a decision about their Little Pocahontas/Big Chief Mama gimmick in the wrestling world and there is an undercurrent regarding what a mother would do to protect her child.

      Overall this is a very enjoyable book by Harlan Coben. It would appeal to mystery, thriller and suspense readers. If you enjoy the Myron or Mickey Bolitar books, pick this one up. It is a hard one to put down. Thanks to the Penquin First To Read Program for the opportunity to read and review this book.
    • 4/5
      Ten years after two 6-year old boys were kidnapped from their home, there is a lead on one of them. Myron and Win do everything they can to find the boys and bring them home.
    • 4/5
      Home. Harlan Coben. 2016. I read my first Myron Bolitar novel years ago when Betty Cork gave one to Jim when he was recovering from surgery, and I cannot imagine why I stopped reading them! This one is vintage. When a child who was kidnapped 10 years ago shows up, Myron and Win have to find out what happened to the second child who just happens to be the son of a cousin of Win. Myron still drinks Yoohoo, his parents still live in the same house, Big Cindi and Esperanza make an appearance. Witty with lots of plot twists. Read them in order if you can.
    • 5/5
      Even if you normally prefer character-driven novels, Harlan Coben's novels should be the exception. His are plot driven, but, oh, those stories! They're witty without being comedic and so smart you'll wonder how Coben thinks of these things. Best: the beginnings grab you from page 1, and the solutions to the mysteries are always a surprise.That describes all Coben's novels but his Myron Bolitar series in particular. And HOME is a return to this long-neglected series.Win's cousin's young son and his friend were kidnapped 10 years ago when they were 6 years old. One of the boys suddenly appears in London, England. Once again, Myron Bolitar and his best friend Win take on criminals, creeps, and normal people in extraordinary circumstances. And, again, every time you think you've figured them out, you haven't.My Coben novels are on a bookshelf alongside other "C" authors such as Cather, Cohen, and Cooper. But unlike those authors' books, ALL of Coben's books are there. He's never disappointed me.
    • 5/5
      Oh how I have missed my favourite smart ass!! I love the books with Myron and Win. Great story line; two six year old boys disappeared, 10 years later only one, Patrick has been rescued continents away by Myron after his best friend Win appealed to him. The other, slips through his fingers. Where have they been? Is the other boy Rhys still alive? Who sent the mysterious email to Win telling him of the boys' whereabouts? Is the found boy really Patrick?This thriller had great twists and turns in it. Things that we thought were important to the boys' mysterious kidnapping weren't. Myron, with some help, digs in with his usual charm to bring Rhys home and figure out what happened 10 years ago. This book definitely kept me guessing and I was not prepared for the outcome and the events after. And I am interested in seeing the development of the last reveal in the story. Fantastic storytelling once again Harlan Coben, you have been one of my favourite authors for so many years!!
    • 4/5
      Home is a slightly darker read than usual for Harlan Coben although it contains the dry humour and comic timing readers expect from this masterful writer. Coben’s best known for Myron Bolitar, former basket-ball great-turned sports agent-turned investigator: Myron’s down-to-earth family values and zany Jewish wit are in sharp contrast to those of his best friend Win, a millionaire WASP blue-blood psychopath. Win’s nephew and a friend were kidnapped a decade ago: Win and Myron find the friend and return him to his parents, but where is Win’s nephew? Something doesn’t add up. Together with the usual supporting cast of wrestlers Big Suzie and Esperanza, transvestite killer Zorra, and Myron’s hilarious family, the unlikely pair discover the truth. *****
    • 5/5
      This is an other great Myron Bolitar book. This one focuses on two young boys who were kidnapped when they were only 5. Myron gets involved with trying to recover them years later when a siting occurs in Europe. Like all of the Myron Bolitar novels, there is great suspense and humor. I highly recommend this book.
    • 5/5
      A well written book that will surprise you at the end. Hard to put down.
    • 3/5
      How do you rate a book that's fairly well written but based on a preposterous premise? I gave up and gave it three stars because I enjoyed having Myron and Wen back.
    • 4/5
      Two boys were kidnapped ten years ago. Myron and his friend, Win, are alerted to the boys sighting in Europe. The story unwinds as an attempt to bring the boys home is partially successful, leaving all to wonder what is the rest of the story. This is a story of lies, love, and protection.
    • 1/5
      Ridiculous tale 
    • 4/5
      I've missed Myron and Wen. Good to be back with them.
    • 4/5
      I enjoyed this crime tale. Not only was it filled with twists and turns, but the dialogue between Myron and Win was humorous and entertaining. The plot grabs readers from the start and maintains enough action, mystery and suspense to hold them until the last page.This was my first Myron Bolitar novel, I didn't realise there was a series of them, but I will happily pick up another one.
    • 4/5
      Quick read. You don't want to put it down. Two boys are kidnapped and then disappear. 10 years later they are discovered in another country. Were they kidnapped by someone they knew, were they kidnapped at all. The two heroes/detectives of the story are long time friends even though they are completely different in personality. As all the characters come together including the "heroes" you are shocked by the ending. Never saw it coming.
    • 4/5
      Harlan Coben has written so many great bestsellers, but I've had a soft spot for his Myron Bolitar series. It's been five years since the last entry - Home is the eleventh book in the series.The plot of Home is dark - child abduction, child prostitution and slavery. No wonder Win has been missing for a year from Myron's life. There's been a spotting of his long lost nephew and his friend, taken ten years ago, and Win is determined to bring them home.The banter between Win and Myron (and honestly, with almost everyone else as well) is quick, barbed and hilarious. It's a huge part of the draw of these books for me. The friendship (okay it's more of a bromance) and sense of loyalty between Win and Myron has also been a mainstay of the books. They seem to have no fear and their sense of justice is unerring. Well, Myron is a little more sensible, but still dives in head first. Win is a scary guy and he's given a bigger voice this time out. There is a well hidden soft spot behind his dangerous exterior. It was nice to get to know him a bit better - beyond the 'sidekick' role he has played in previous books. And a Bolitar book wouldn't be complete without supporting characters Esperanza and Big Cyndi. Coben has penned a YA series featuring Myron's nephew Mickey Bolitar. Mickey and his cohorts Ema and Spoon play a part Home as well.Home is an action packed read, with some unusual plot twists. But that only seems fitting for this unusual duo. Great read, and I hope we don't have to wait another five years for another Myron /Win book. Especially with that surprise revelation in the last chapter.
    • 4/5
      When I first came across this author’s Myron Bolitar series, I enjoyed the combination of twisty thriller laced with humour. But as the series progressed, it became somewhat repetitious & the continuous pun-fest got old. “Live Wire” (book #10) was a major disappointment & I decided it was time for us to part ways for a while.After several stand-alones, Myron is back in this much improved outing with a compelling story at its heart. Ten years ago, a pair of boys were abducted & never heard from again. Now Myron & Win get a hot tip on their whereabouts & manage to rescue one but there is no sign of the other boy who happens to be Win’s nephew. Finding him becomes a personal mission & our intrepid duo is aided by a cast familiar to fans of the series. While the boys’ story drives the main plot line, the rest of the book deals with the personal lives of all the returning characters. In some ways, it almost feels like the author is saying a sentimental farewell to the series. By the end all loose threads have been tied up & you get a sense their stories have been told. Interactions between the characters are full of fond old memories, long significant looks & emotional confessions. It’s almost an homage to the series as a whole.What kept me reading was the investigation into what really happened when the boys disappeared all those years ago. There are many twists along the way that have you constantly rethinking your theories & the truth is a heart breaking surprise. The sophomoric humour is kept to a minimum, allowing the mystery to take centre stage & it ends up being a fast paced & gripping read. But it will leave long time fans wondering if we’ve seen the last of this eccentric cast of characters.
    • 4/5
      The 11th, and apparently last, book in the Myron Bolitar series was an excellent read/listen. The plot involves Win and Myron looking for two lost boys..subplot, Myron and his new/old squeeze. Then, in the end, they get married. Yes, it's a spoiler, but makes a nice ending to a bachelorhood. There's quite a lot of things happened between #10 and #11--"say what, how did that happen?" I'll miss these imaginative characters.
    • 5/5
      I listened to this book on a long drive last week. The book is so good that I don't remember parts of my drive because I was so engrossed with Myron and Win and their search for two lost boys. I am a real fan of this author and enjoy his Myron Bolitar series more than his stand alones (even though many of them have been very good too).As the book begins, Win is in London looking for his cousin's son and a friend who were kidnapped 10 years earlier when they were 6. Even though it had been a cold case, Win got a tip that led him to a seedy area of London to try to find the teenagers. Win and Myron find Patrick but are unable to find out what happened to Rhys, Win's cousin. They decide to go back to the beginning and study the case to see if they can find out what actually happened to the boys after they were kidnapped. The mystery is full of twists and turns and has an ending that I never saw coming.This is an excellent book by one of the best authors in this genre. I highly recommend it.
    • 5/5
      The best book that I've read this year!! If you're a mystery/suspense fan, this is for you!!
    • 5/5
      5+I was so happy to see that Harlan Coben had written another Myron Bolitar book. I have been a HUGE fan of Coben’s from the beginning and have read every Myron Bolitar as it was published. I think Harlan Coben is at his finest when writing the Bolitar series; the stand alones have been more mixed for me. I disliked the ending for The Stranger so much that for the first time ever I skipped one of his books, Fool Me Once. All of that being said, the return to Myron is wonderful. Home is absolutely fabulous, and I was very glad that I read it. The book grabbed me from the very first line: “The boy who has been missing for ten years steps into the light.” And the pace of the story never slows down. As the book opens, Win is in London pursuing a lead on one of two boys that was kidnapped ten years ago. The boys, Patrick and Rhys, were at Rhys’s home with an au pair when they disappeared. Win is involved in trying to locate the boys because his cousin is Rhys’s mother, Brooke. He calls in Myron, and they successfully track down and retrieve Patrick. However, instead of shedding light on the boys’ disappearance and what has become of Rhys, Patrick’s recovery raises more questions. Myron and Win decide to go back to the beginning and try to determine exactly what happened in the first place. The mystery in Home is so well done. As I comment in a number of my reviews, it seems that a lot of the current mysteries are so predictable. There was not an ounce of predictability in Home; twists and turns happen frequently, and I would have never seen the ending coming (which I loved!). The characters, particularly Myron and Win, have definitely matured, and Myron’s nephew Mickey (who has his own series) plays an important part in Home. Coben chose to tell the story through the alternating viewpoints of Myron and Win which I found very effective. Another thing I loved was the Hamilton reference. Hamilton is a big obsession in my household so I enjoyed the shout out to it in Home.I highly recommend Home; it is one of the best mysteries I have read in a long while, and it was fun to read about Myron again. Thanks to First to Read for the chance to read this book in exchange for an honest review.
    • 5/5
      He's done it again! We've waited a long time for a new Myron Bolitar book but I have to say the wait was well worth it. This book was Myron Bolitar and Harlan Coben at their best. The famous Myron and Win humour was evident as usual but toned down in one or two places, in line with the theme of points of the book. What I particularly liked was how certain chapters of the book were written from Win's perspective - a nice touch. Harlan Coben once again showed he is master of the mystery genre and there was excellent plotting throughout the book, and some great dialogue. As usual there were some interesting twists at the end, one I did get and one that I most definitely didn't! If you haven't read this series what are you waiting for! Harlan Coben is one of my favourite writers and this series must make my top ten series of all time. I only hope we don't have to wait too long for another one.
    • 5/5
      I won a copy of Home and was happy to try out one of Harlan Coben's books. Although I usually like to read books in a series in order, I was able to thoroughly enjoy this book without having read its predecessors. I liked its fast pace, and I enjoyed the characters and story. The mystery was very good, and I was surprised by the outcome. I will now go back and read the earlier books and continue with the series.
    • 5/5
      Ten years ago, two young boys disappeared at the hands of kidnappers. Now Patrick Moore has reappeared, but there is no news of the other boy, Rhys Baldwin, and Patrick can’t remember. Rhys is the nephew of Windsor Lockwood; he asks Myron Bolitar for help to bring Rhys home as well.A web of mystery surrounds the families of the two boys in this family drama tale. Plot twists keep the suspense level high and the tension building. Strong characterizations and an intriguing plot, coupled with an unexpected twist that changes everything, make this a hard-to-set-aside book.Highly recommended.