The Stranger

Synopsis

Adam Price seemingly lives the perfect suburban life: a beautiful family, a successful career, and a comfortable home. However, this meticulously constructed facade shatters when a mysterious stranger approaches him in a bar, revealing a devastating secret about his wife, Corinne. The revelation, delivered with chilling certainty, forces Adam to confront a betrayal he never imagined. As he desperately seeks answers, Corinne vanishes, leaving Adam reeling and plunged into a labyrinth of lies and hidden truths. He soon discovers that the stranger's revelations are just the tip of a much larger, more dangerous conspiracy. Adam finds himself entangled in a perilous web where innocent lives are at stake, and every choice he makes could lead him closer to the truth or deeper into a deadly game where his perfect life, and even his existence, hang precariously in the balance. This gripping thriller explores the fragility of trust and the devastating consequences of buried secrets.

Critical Reception

"Harlan Coben's 'The Stranger' solidified his reputation as a master of contemporary suspense, captivating millions with its intricate plotting and relentless tension."

Adaptations

Netflix series (2020)

Metadata

ISBN:9781409144656
Pages:393
Age Rating:16+

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