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Nobody’s Fool
Harlan Coben

Nobody’s Fool

Quick Answer

Read "Nobody’s Fool" as the 2nd book in the Detective Sami Kierce sequence. This follows the recommended publication order to preserve character development.

Sequence Warning

⚠️ Do NOT read before "Gone for Good" (Book 1)

❓ Can I skip this book?
❌ No — Required

This book is essential to the core narrative and character development.

Verdict Insight: As the 2nd installment, this volume is critical for following the central narrative progression and plot development.

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<p>*THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER*<br><br><b>Dark secrets from former Detective Sami Kierce’s past comes back to haunt him in the unmissable new thriller from the global No. 1 bestselling author and creator of the hit Netflix drama <i>Fool Me</i> <i>Once</i>.</b></p><p><br>'A tense, suspenseful and action-packed thriller' <i>Independent </i><br>'I couldn’t put it down' Lauren Laverne, BBC <i>The One Show</i><br>'Unbelievably brilliant' Richard Osman<br><br><b>__________</b><br><b>The present day is hard enough for former Detective Sami Kierce, but his past isn’t through with him yet...</b><br><br>Sami Kierce, a young college grad backpacking in Spain with friends, wakes up one morning, covered in blood. There’s a knife in his hand. Beside him, the body of his girlfriend. Anna. Dead. He begins to scream - and then he runs.<br><br>Twenty two years later, Kierce, now a private investigator, is a new father who’s working off his debts by teaching wannabe sleuths at a night school in New York City. One evening, he recognizes a familiar face at the back of the classroom. Anna. It’s unmistakably her. But as soon as he makes eye contact with her, she bolts.<br>For Kierce there is no choice. He knows he must find this woman and solve the impossible mystery that has haunted his every waking moment since that terrible day.<br><b>His investigation will bring him face-to-face with his past. Soon he discovers that some secrets should stay buried...</b><br><br><b>__________</b><br><br>Readers are loving <i>Nobody’s Fool</i>:<br><br>‘I was <b>hooked right from the start</b>!’ 5-star reader review<br><br>‘<b>Compelling, addictive</b>, and <b>seriously electric</b>’ 5-star reader review<br><br>‘<b>Jaw-dropping</b>’ 5-star reader review<br><br>‘A <b>heart-pounding thriller</b> that keeps you on the <b>edge of your seat</b>’ 5-star reader review<br><br>‘This story is <b>genius</b>! So <b>clever</b> and so addictive’ 5-star reader review<br><br>‘<b>I couldn't put this one down!</b>’ 5-star reader review<br><br>‘Coben is a <b>master</b>’ 5-star reader review<br><br>‘<b>Epic!</b>’ 5-star reader review<br><br>‘<b>Highly addictive</b> and entertaining’ 5-star reader review<br><br>‘A <b>twisty</b> thriller, <b>packed full of suspense, drama and mystery</b>’ 5-star reader review<br><br>Praise for Harlan Coben:<br><br>'A <b>GREAT</b> writer' JOHN GRISHAM<br><br><b>'Never lets you down'</b> LEE CHILD<br><br>'Simply <b>one of the all-time greats'</b> GILLIAN FLYNN<br><br>'The <b>modern master</b> of the hook and twist' DAN BROWN<br><br>'One of <b>the world's finest thriller writers'</b> PETER JAMES</p>

Series Order Complete! 🎉

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Complete Series Reading Order

Publication Order

Preserves character reveals and plot twists exactly as the author intended.

Chronological Order

May spoil surprises but improves timeline clarity for deep lore fans.

Order Confidence

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Why this order?

Our team of curators analyzes publication history, author interviews, and internal narrative continuity to establish the definitive reading sequence. This ensures zero spoilers and maximum narrative impact.

Why This Order Is Confusing

Many reading lists for Detective Sami Kierce conflict because early publishers often labeled short story collections as standalone novels, or rearranged internal chronologies for marketing. This guide follows original author intent and narrative continuity to settle the debate for good.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I skip reading Nobody’s Fool?

This book is essential to the core narrative and character development.

Can I read Nobody’s Fool before Gone for Good?

No. We recommend reading Gone for Good first. Nobody’s Fool is the 2th book in the series and follows the core narrative established in earlier volumes.

Is Nobody’s Fool required reading for the Detective Sami Kierce?

Yes, it is a core installment in the series reading order and contains critical character development and plot progression.

What comes after Nobody’s Fool in the reading order?

Currently, Nobody’s Fool is the latest entry listed in our database for this series guide.