Parents' Guide to

Shelter

By Michael Berry, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 13+

Fast-paced YA thriller from "suburban noir" pro.

Book Harlan Coben Mystery 2011
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Harlan Coben is the reigning champion of the "suburban noir" genre, and he successfully transfers the smart-alecky suspense of his Myron Bolitar mystery series for adults to this new YA series. SHELTER is full of his trademark plot twists and vision of the outskirts of Newark as a hot-bed of violent intrigue. When focused on Mickey and his high school friends and enemies, Shelter works well. When the action moves to the big, bad city, the strain begins to show. The dialogue becomes more stereotypical, and Mickey's exploits sound a little less believable.

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