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Birds of Prey by Harlan Coben

Birds of Prey

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Harlan Coben, C.J. Box

The Mysterious Press · Ebook · June 23, 2026

The world’s greatest thriller writers prove they’re up to a unique challenge in this action-packed collection.

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Who it’s for
Eleven thriller writers turn one bird-of-prey prompt into a lively mix of stories.
Themes
Thriller suspense, Birds of prey as story inspiration, Imaginative short fiction
Pacing
Fast

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About this book

The world’s greatest thriller writers prove they’re up to a unique challenge in this action-packed collection. It all started with a simple, yet sneakily difficult challenge from global best-selling author Harlan Coben: Pick a bird of prey, then use it as the inspiration for a brand-new story. The response from some of the best writers on the planet: Game on! The result: Eleven stories that are twisty, scary, surprising, and bursting with imagination.

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An egg worth more than its weight in gold. A mysterious operative known only as Owl. An eagle-watcher who sees more than she should. Even a story that somehow places the Maltese Falcon in a nursing home. Contributors include: Tess Gerritsen C.J. Box Kathy Reichs Ace Atkins Heather Graham S.A. Cosby Hank Phillippi Ryan Robert Dugoni Allison Brennan Gregg Hurwitz Kelley Armstrong Commissioned by the International Thriller Writers Association, Birds of Prey: The Harlan Coben Challenge is a highly bingeable anthology that’s a treat for thriller fans.

A Shared Spark

Eleven thriller writers turn one bird-of-prey prompt into a lively mix of stories.

Come here for

  • A clever creative challenge with room for very different turns
  • Thrillers that bring birds of prey into unexpected roles

Expect

  • Eleven twisty, scary, surprising stories
  • A collection of distinct stories rather than one continuous narrative

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Mystery Anthologies81%
Short Story Anthologies58%
Thrillers46%

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Publisher categories

  • Mystery Anthologies
  • Suspense
  • Crime Fiction
Authors
Harlan Coben, C.J. Box
Publisher
The Mysterious Press
Published
June 23, 2026
Format
Ebook
Theme
Thriller suspense · Birds of prey as story inspiration · Imaginative short fiction
Reading lane
Mystery Anthologies