I haven't read any of Coben's "Myron Bolitar" series. This book is Coben's first venture into YA novels featuring Myron's nephew, Mickey, as the main character. Mickey is the 15 year old son of Myron's late brother. Myron takes him in after his brother's death and Mickey's mother's entry into rehab for drug addiction. Mickey grew up traveling the world with his parents as they worked on humanitarian projects. The day to day life of a new kid at high school is probably the only part of the story that isn't far-fetched. Once Mickey starts the search for his missing girlfriend, also a new kid, things get rather unbelievable. There's the town sheriff with a grudge against the Bolitars, his bully son who picks on six foot four inch Mickey, mysterious men in black limos, a creepy neighbor lady in a spooky house, a butterfly symbol that crops up in all sorts of places, and an old grave in the woods. Add burly strip club bouncers, exotic dancers, and a tattoo artist and you have the unreal package. The plot is better suited to an adult protagonist which would make it believable. In spite of the incredulous story, I liked the characters of Mickey and his classmates who help him, Ema-the goth girl, Spoon-the comic relief, and Rachel-the popular girl. I haven't decided if I'll read the second book.
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