What is Harlan Coben's Net Worth?
Harlan Coben, an acclaimed American author, boasts a net worth of $25 million. Born in Newark, New Jersey in January 1962, Coben attended Amherst College and initially worked in the travel industry. He began his writing career during his senior year in college, with his first book accepted when he was just 26 years old.
Early Career and Breakthrough
In 1990, Coben's first thriller Play Dead was published, followed by Miracle Cure in 1991. He then turned his focus to the Myron Bolitar series, publishing ten books between 1995 and 2011. This series established him as a notable figure in the literary world.
Mickey Bolitar Series and Standalone Novels
Expanding his horizons, Coben launched the Mickey Bolitar series in 2011, penetrating the young adult market with three books published to date. In addition, he has authored 13 stand-alone novels, including the 2014 hit Missing You.
Awards and Recognitions
Coben's novel Deal Breaker earned him the 1996 Anthony Award for Best Paperback Original. Following this, he won the 1997 Shamus Award and Edgar Award for Best Paperback Original for Fade Away. His book Live Wire garnered the 2010 RBA International Prize for Crime Writing, an honor worth €125,000.
Global Impact and Personal Life
With over 60 million books in print worldwide, Coben’s influence extends globally. He also ventured into film, writing and acting in the 2006 movie Tell No One. Married to Anne Armstrong-Coben, the couple has four children together.