The book I always say that influenced me, subconsciously, because at the time I didn't know I wanted to be a writer, was William Goldman's 'Marathon Man.' That was the first adult thriller that I loved. I read it when I was 15 or so, when my father gave it to me.

He won the 1996 Anthony Award in the "Best Paperback original" category for his début novel Deal Breaker which also received an Edgar award nomination in the same category. In most cases he takes responsibility for the very difficult period he goes through. The main character is a jewish man.

Harlan Coben (born January 4 1962) is an American author of mystery novels and thrillers. ) and often have multiple plot twists.