Drop Shot

About “Drop Shot”

Valerie Simpson, a young female tennis star with a troubled past, is on the verge of a comeback and wants Myron Bolitar as her agent. Myron also represents Duane Richwood, a rising male tennis star. When Valerie is murdered at the U.S. Open, Duane becomes the prime suspect. However, Myron discovers inconsistencies, including Duane's phone number in Valerie's contact list and her calls from a phone booth. The police quickly blame a stalker, but Myron is not satisfied. He uncovers a past tragedy involving Valerie's fiancé, a senator's son, who was murdered six years earlier. A straight-A student was later killed in retaliation, but the case was ignored. Myron faces pressure from powerful figures to stop investigating. As he digs deeper, he realizes the truth is dangerous and deadly. Harlan Coben's novel features Myron Bolitar, a complex and unpredictable sports agent, in a story filled with suspense and wit.