Shelter

A Mickey Bolitar Novel (Mickey Bolitar, Book 1)

By: Harlan Coben

Narrated by: Nick Podehl

Length: 7 hrs and 13 mins

Publisher's summary

NOW A PRIME VIDEO SERIES from internationally bestselling author Harlan Coben

Mickey Bolitar's year can't get much worse. After witnessing his father's death and sending his mom to rehab, he's forced to live with his estranged uncle Myron and switch high schools.

A new school comes with new friends and new enemies, and lucky for Mickey, it also comes with a great new girlfriend, Ashley. For a while, it seems like Mickey's train-wreck of a life is finally improving—until Ashley vanishes without a trace. Unwilling to let another person walk out of his life, Mickey follows Ashley's trail into a seedy underworld that reveals that this seemingly sweet, shy girl isn't who she claimed to be. And neither was Mickey's father. Soon, Mickey learns about a conspiracy so shocking that it makes high school drama seem like a luxury—and leaves him questioning everything about the life he thought he knew.

First introduced to readers in Harlan Coben's adult novel, Live Wire, Mickey Bolitar is as quick-witted and clever as his uncle Myron, and eager to go to any length to save the people he cares about. With this series, Coben introduces an entirely new generation of fans to the masterful plotting and wry humor that have made him an award-winning, internationally bestselling, and beloved author.

©2011 Harlan Coben (P)2011 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

Fabulous book

I wasn’t sure where it was going but I fell in love with the teenagers & their bond & determination to help another. I kept thinking this must be a YA book but I’m 59 & loved it. I’m a new Harlan Coben fan. I enjoyed everything I’ve listened too.
I’m off to see if this is a series due to the way it ended. I HOPE SO!

He who saves one life saves the world.

The butterfly tattoo and it's roots ran deep, it took on a life of it's own. Making the world better in increments with the abionial shelter. Elizabeth "Lizzy "showbeck helped saved many children from the holocaust and then came to America and started the Abionial Shelter helping kids. Lizzy which is known as the "Bat lady" survived Auschwitz concentration camps orphaned. Mickey's father worked for the shelter all over the world but decided to resign to give his son a normal life. when he did he ended up in an accident and died. this story takes you on all kinds of highs and lows. But the way it ended.... juicy and left me wanting more. you never know what your purpose in life is or how it ties back to your ancestors or for the greater good. A MUST READ! #book33of2019 #bookworm #whatsnext

A little unrealistic, but an enjoyable story :-)

My only criticism is the maturity attributed to a high school sophomore main character. Accepting this aspect, the story was good and characters were well developed. It clearly is setting up for a series, which is fine and I will try more Mickey Bolitar books to see how this series develops. I enjoyed the book and recommend it as a light listen.

End is irritating

story is hood, narrator excellent but this is NOT A COMPLETE BOOK. I am so irritated that I spent my time and money on this.

FANTASTIC!!!

This read is filled with intrigue, suspense, trust, innocence. And without any vulgarity, which shows true talent. Absolutely beautiful.

Great Story

Loved the developing character of Micky Bolitare --- Can't wait until he starts to trust Uncle Myron and they fight the bad guys together.

Liked it.

Narrator was good and made the story flow smoothly. The story was simple and entertaining. I like those books that have good mystery , and this was one . I will be listening to another by this author, and hopefully narrator.

Stretches the credulity

Good book, good plot, good reader. I actually read book 2 first. It was better and book one isn't completely necessary to understand book two. It was humerous the way the author treated adult/teen interactions. Not really realistic. And teens don't usually get away with all these teens did. But if you want a fun, clean, well written book, this fits the bill. I will continue the series, if there are more.

Good story but stretched the limits of credibility

What made the experience of listening to Shelter the most enjoyable?

Good performance by the narrator. Interesting story.

How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?

Make the main characters a little older. I could not believe sophomores in High school would be allowed this much latitude.

Which character – as performed by Nick Podehl – was your favorite?

Mickey Bolitar

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes

Excellent narration!

Great performance. Moves at a nice pace. Never lost interest. Looking forward to the next in the series.