Must-read book is ‘gripping’ and a proper page-turner and will soon be a Netflix series

Netflix recently announced the adaptation of a hit book by famed author Harlan Coben, a novel that fans of suspense thrillers will not be able to put down. The streaming giant announced last week that Avatar’s Sam Worthington will star in the screen adaptation of I Will Find You, which was released to book fans in 2023.

The book, which has an impressive GoodReads score of 4.1 out of 5 based on thousands of reviews, follows a father, David Burroughs, who is wrongly convicted of the murder of his three-year-old son. After five years behind bars, David receives a visit from his ex-sister-in-law who presents him with a way out of jail and an opportunity to discover what really happened to his little boy, and whether or not he is still alive.

A true page-turner full of surprise twists, it was only a matter of time before the mystery was picked up by screen producers and is to be adapted by Robert Hull. has already adapted a number of novels by the American author including , which had viewers guessing throughout.

In a press release, Peter Friedlander, Vice President, Scripted Series (US & Canada), , said: “Harlan’s gripping stories are beloved around the world and have consistently captivated fans with their trademark twists and turns, dramatic cliffhangers, and . There is no one like Harlan, and his first US scripted series with will be no exception.”

The official synopsis of the book reads: “David and Cheryl Burroughs are living the dream – married, a beautiful house in the suburbs, a three-year-old son named Matthew – when tragedy strikes one night in the worst possible way.

“David awakes to find himself covered in blood, but not his own – his son’s. And while he knows he did not murder his son, the overwhelming evidence against him puts him behind bars indefinitely. Five years into his imprisonment, Cheryl’s sister arrives – and drops a bombshell.

“She’s come with a photograph that a friend took on vacation at a theme park. The boy in the background seems familiar – and even though David realizes it can’t be, he knows it is. It’s Matthew, and he’s still alive.

“David plans a harrowing escape from prison, determined to do what seems impossible – save his son, clear his own name, and discover the real story of what happened that devastating night.”

The teaser promises big questions and even bigger revelations and based on readers’ reviews, it does not disappoint. One GoodReads reviewer shared: “My eyes hurt! My heart is my mouth! I’m still hyperventilating as if I ran 10K marathon. This book is extremely action packed, absolutely heart pounding and definitely one of the best books Harlan Coben created.”

Another commented: “REALLY enjoyed this one. Fast-paced, action-packed. Solid twist I couldn’t predict. Definitely wanna read more from him!”

A third wrote: “This was like watching an action movie, while riding a roller coaster, and drinking six energy drinks ALL AT THE SAME TIME.”

No release date has been announced for the adaptation of I Will Find You. Meanwhile,, including Run Away and Caught.