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Sharon Takes A Hand
Harlan Coben

Sharon Takes A Hand

Quick Answer

"Sharon Takes A Hand" is an optional companion work. It can be read at any time, though it is usually best enjoyed after reading the first few core novels of the Myron Bolitar Series.

Quick Verdict

🟡 Optional side story — not required for main plot

âť“ Can I skip this book?
✅ Yes — Optional

This is a companion work that enriches the lore but is not strictly necessary to follow the main plot.

Verdict Insight: While this novella provides deeper world-building, it is a standalone story and can be read at any stage.

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2010256 ppNovellaOptional Side Story
Sharon had been dreaming of this day since her parents died and her uncle assumed her guardianship-five long years ago. But as she steps off the stagecoach in Farmington, New Mexico, life takes another dramatic shift, and Sharon finds herself alone again. Ranch foreman Jason Riordan has the unenviable task of telling this citified young woman that her uncle is dead and she now owns the Lazy H and all the work that goes with it. How will an eighteen-year-old girl ever manage all the duties of running a ranch? As a drought moves in and tensions mount, the questions surrounding her uncle's death loom large. Suddenly, Sharon finds herself the next target of a mysterious gunman. Can Jason find a way to protect the woman he has grown to love?
Next Recommended Book

One False Move

Book #5 of 11 in Series

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

high Confidence

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 Myron Bolitar Series 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 Sharon Takes A Hand?

This is a companion work that enriches the lore but is not strictly necessary to follow the main plot.

Can I read Sharon Takes A Hand before Fade Away?

Yes. Sharon Takes A Hand is an optional side story and can be read at any time without spoiling the main series plot.

Is Sharon Takes A Hand required reading for the Myron Bolitar Series?

No, it is a companion work that enriches the lore but is not essential to the central storyline.

What comes after Sharon Takes A Hand in the reading order?

The next recommended book after Sharon Takes A Hand is One False Move (Book #5).