The Innocent: A Suspense Thriller

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The bestselling author and creator of the hit Netflix drama The Stranger takes readers on an electrifying ride in this thriller that peeks behind the white picket fences of suburbia—where one mistake can change your life forever.

One night, Matt Hunter innocently tried to break up a fight—and ended up a killer. Now, nine years later, he’s an ex-con who takes nothing for granted. His wife, Olivia, is pregnant, and the two of them are closing on their dream house. But all it will take is one shocking, inexplicable call from Olivia’s cell phone to shatter Matt’s life a second time...

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Published Apr 25, 2006

528 pages

Average rating: 7.05

19 RATINGS

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Bosky
Dec 30, 2025
8/10 stars
This is the second Coben book I've read. While I clearly enjoy the numerous twists and turns, and tumultuous journey his books have taken me on, I feel that there is a 'cookie cutter' aspect to the book flow and characters. The other book I read was the Stranger... both books have an unsuspecting 'hero'/main character husband, an exotic dancer, a 'bad' cop, etc. He takes the reader on travels from suburbia to the underbelly of society. That's his shtick. But, in all, do have to say his formula works and hooks in the reader to the unraveling chaos that ensues. I've got more of his books on my list of "want to read". Bravo.
Ann Bredemeier
Oct 18, 2025
8/10 stars
A good Coben novel - many twists and turns up to the last page.

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