I Will Find You

By Harlan Coben

Read the book that's soon to be a Netflix series! In this breathtaking thriller, an innocent father serving life for the murder of his own son receives evidence that his child may still be alive--and must break out of prison to find out the truth.

David Burroughs was once a devoted father to his three-year-old son Matthew, living a dream life just a short drive away from the working-class suburb where he and his wife, Cheryl, first fell in love--until one fateful night when David woke to discover Matthew had been murdered while David was asleep just down the hall.

Half a decade later, David's been wrongly accused and convicted of the murder, left to serve out his time in a maximum-security prison--a fate which, grieving and wracked with guilt, David didn't have the will to fight. The world has moved on without him. Then Cheryl's younger sister, Rachel, makes a surprise appearance during visiting hours bearing a strange photograph . . . in the background, just barely in frame, is a boy bearing an eerie resemblance to David's son. David just knows: Matthew is still alive.

David plans a harrowing escape, determined to achieve the impossible-save his son, clear his own name, and discover the real story of what happened. But with his life on the line and the FBI following his every move, can David evade capture long enough to reveal the shocking truth?

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Published Feb 6, 2024

352 pages

Average rating: 7.6

317 RATINGS

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Community Reviews

Bea Melanie
Jul 24, 2026
8/10 stars
Synopsis: Five years after being convicted of murdering his young son, David Burroughs receives a photograph that convinces him pthe boy is still alive. Certain he was wrongly imprisoned, David escapes from a maximum-security prison to find his son, clear his name, and uncover the truth behind the crime—all while evading the FBI in a race against time. Review: The story is told through alternating perspectives, with David’s chapters written in the first person and the remaining chapters in third person. This works very well, because it gives readers a direct window into David’s thoughts, fears, and emotions while still allowing the story to broaden out and follow the actions and motivations of the other characters. The shifting viewpoints add depth and help keep the pacing moving. There is very little diversity among the cast of characters, which is disappointing in today’s world. I expected better from Harlan Coben, especially given how much more inclusive contemporary fiction has become. It stood out to me in a way that felt unnecessary and dated. That said, the characters do become more nuanced and well-developed as the story unfolds, which makes it easier to become invested in their journeys and understand how their choices connect to the larger mystery. The suspense steadily builds throughout the novel, with the tension increasing as each new revelation brings David closer to the truth. Coben does a strong job of layering clues and keeping the reader engaged, and the momentum never really lets up. Overall, it is a good story, and I appreciated the way he brings everything together and interweaves the characters and plot threads by the end.
Larry Burns
Jun 07, 2026
7/10 stars
Many, many twists!
alishaharmon
Apr 13, 2026
8/10 stars
This book was a great read. Although it is far fetched from reality it was a great read. It will get you out of a reading slump.
Julie Lalande
Jun 23, 2024
7/10 stars
I Will Find You was interesting but had some unlikely twists and turns that made the story unlikely. Its was easy to read. The characters lacked consistency however; example the prison Warden helps the main character to escape prison to find his son, yet the Warden gets his own son (police officer) to help in this scheme which seems very foolish for a father to do. This takes away from the characters honorable traits.
samantha_jolin
Jul 07, 2026
10/10 stars
Gripping, action packed, suspenseful thriller with twist and turns around every corner. I loved this book! 10/10đź’›

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