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Harlan Coben Shifts from Fiction to True Crime Series

1/6/2026

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Harlan Coben, a bestselling mystery author, transitions from fiction to true crime with his new CBS series Harlan Coben's Final Twist, marking a shift in his career.
Coben is known for bestselling mystery novels, and the series explores real-life murder mysteries.
He discusses the challenges of this shift during an in-depth interview with CBS Mornings.

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Story summary

Harlan Coben, a bestselling mystery author, transitions from fiction to true crime with his new CBS series Harlan Coben's Final Twist, marking a shift in his career.
Coben is known for bestselling mystery novels, and the series explores real-life murder mysteries.
He discusses the challenges of this shift during an in-depth interview with CBS Mornings.