Shelter (novel)

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Shelter
Harlan Coben, Shelter.jpg
First edition (US)
Author Harlan Coben
LanguageEnglish
SeriesMickey Bolitar series
Genre Young adult Crime, Thriller
PublishedSeptember 15, 2011 Orion (UK)
Putnam (US)
Publication placeUnited States
Media typePrint (Hardback, Paperback)
Pages304
ISBN 978-1-4091-2445-0
OCLC 751790408
Followed bySeconds Away
(2012) 

Shelter is the first novel of the "Mickey Bolitar" series by American crime writer Harlan Coben and Coben's first young adult novel. It features the teenage nephew of Coben's popular protagonist Myron Bolitar. The novel was first published on September 15, 2011, by Orion Books in the UK and Puffin Books in the US.

Contents

Reception

Geoff Adams, for the Otago Daily Times , found that the novel provided "mystery, suspense and thrills enough" and concluded that "you will enjoy reading it to find out more. And it is not too grisly." [1] The Irish Independent stated that, while it is a series aimed at teenagers, "older folk will love this cracking new series, too." [2] Kirkus Reviews stated that the novel "benefits greatly from [Coben's] trademark crackerjack pace and multi-layered plotting." They found that the short attention span of the protagonist was "both age appropriate and believable" and that Mickey Bolitar's "mother's struggle with drug addiction adds poignancy" to the novel. In conclusion, they found it to be "a not-bad-at-all entry into the teen market for this adult author." [3]

Plot summary

Mickey Bolitar, 15, tries to figure out why his new girlfriend, Ashley Kent, stopped coming to school and has seemingly vanished. Getting no assistance from teachers or administrators, Mickey turns to a couple of fellow students for help. All the while, Mickey deals with having to live under the same roof as his estranged uncle, Myron, while his mother is checked into rehab for a depression. Also, a strange neighbor woman who lives in an eerie mansion tells Mickey that his father is possibly still alive, even though Mickey saw him die in a car accident more than a year ago.

Main characters

Television adaptation

In April 2021, it was announced that Amazon Studios had ordered a pilot for a series based on the novel. [4] In March 2022, it was announced that Amazon had given the production a series order. [5] The cast would include Jaden Michael as Mickey, Constance Zimmer as Mickey's aunt Shira, Adrian Greensmith as Spoon, Abby Corrigan as Ema, and Sage Linder as Rachel Caldwell. [6] [7] [8] The series, titled Harlan Coben's Shelter , premiered on August 18, 2023. [9]

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References

  1. ↑ Adams, Geoff (2011-09-24). "Young-adult offshoot continues the suspense". Otago Daily Times. Retrieved 2012-06-25.
  2. ↑ "Review: Shelter by Harlan Coben - Books, Entertainment". Irish Independent. 2011-09-24. Retrieved 2012-06-25.
  3. ↑ "Shelter by Harlan Coben". Kirkus Reviews. August 15, 2011. Retrieved 2012-06-25.
  4. ↑ Otterson, Joe (April 19, 2021). "Amazon Studios Orders YA Pilot Based on Harlan Coben Novel 'Shelter' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety . Retrieved March 4, 2022.
  5. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (March 15, 2022). "'Harlan Coben's Shelter' YA Drama Starring Jaden Michael Picked Up To Series For Prime Video". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved March 15, 2022.
  6. ↑ Otterson, Joe (September 23, 2021). "Harlan Coben Amazon Studios YA Pilot 'Shelter' Casts Jaden Michael in Lead Role (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety . Retrieved March 4, 2022.
  7. ↑ Otterson, Joe (October 5, 2021). "Constance Zimmer Boards 'Shelter' YA Pilot at Amazon (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety . Retrieved March 4, 2022.
  8. ↑ Otterson, Joe (October 27, 2021). "Amazon YA Pilot 'Shelter' Adds Three to Cast (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety . Retrieved March 4, 2022.
  9. ↑ Barraclough, Leo (June 15, 2023). "Prime Video Reveals Premiere Date, Debuts First-Look Image for Thriller Series 'Harlan Coben's Shelter' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety . Retrieved June 15, 2023.
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