Harlan Coben’s Fool Me Once is a twisty, fast-paced thriller built on an impossible image. Two weeks after burying her murdered husband, a former military pilot sees him – alive – on her young daughter’s nanny cam. What follows is a relentless hunt for the truth.
Get the Fool Me Once Audiobook on AmazonListen on Audible · also in Kindle & printWhat Fool Me Once is about
Fool Me Once follows Maya Stern, a former military helicopter pilot still reeling from the violent death of her husband, Joe. When she reviews footage from a hidden nanny cam, she’s stunned to see what looks like Joe, very much alive, in her own living room.
Determined to understand what’s happening, Maya digs into her family’s secrets and her own troubled past, uncovering layers of deception along the way. With Coben’s trademark short chapters and sharp twists, it’s a propulsive mystery that keeps you guessing until the end.
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Why Fool Me Once is great on audio
The short chapters and constant twists make the Fool Me Once audiobook a binge-able listen. Ideal for a flight or a road trip when you want to be hooked.
Who should listen
For readers who love fast, twisty domestic thrillers and unreliable truths. If you prefer slow, literary mysteries, this leans toward propulsive, plot-first suspense.
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- Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
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How to listen to Fool Me Once
Fool Me Once is available on Audible and Amazon. If you’re new to Audible you can listen with a free trial, or buy the audiobook (also in Kindle and print) on Amazon.
Get the Fool Me Once Audiobook on AmazonListen on Audible · also in Kindle & printFrequently asked questions
What’s the premise?
A grieving former military pilot sees her supposedly dead husband on a nanny cam and sets out to uncover the truth.
How can I listen to the Fool Me Once audiobook?
It’s available on Audible and Amazon. New Audible members can start with a free trial, or buy it on Amazon.
Is it a standalone?
Yes – it’s a standalone thriller.
Was it adapted for screen?
Yes – it inspired a streaming adaptation, but the audiobook tells the complete original story.