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Drop Shot by Harlan Coben — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

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Valerie Simpson is a young female tennis star with a troubled past who's now on the verge of a comeback and wants Myron as her agent. Myron, who's also got the hottest young male tennis star, Duane Richwood, primed to take his first grand slam tournament, couldn't be happier. That is, until Valerie is murdered in broad daylight at the U.S. Open and Myron's number one client becomes the number one suspect.Clearing Duane's name should be easy enough. Duane was playing in a match at the time of Valerie's death. But why is his phone number in Valerie's black book when he claims only to have known her in passing? Why was she calling him from a phone booth on the street? The police stop caring once they pin the murder on a man known for having stalked Valerie and seen talking to her moments before the murder. But Myron isn't satisfied. It seems too clean for him.Myron pries a bit and

Quick facts about Drop Shot

  • Title: Drop Shot
  • Author: Harlan Coben
  • First published: 1996
  • Genre: mystery, sports agents, crimes against
  • OpenLibrary ID: OL79325W

Where to read Drop Shot

Drop Shot by Harlan Coben is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Drop Shot about?

Valerie Simpson is a young female tennis star with a troubled past who's now on the verge of a comeback and wants Myron as her agent.

Who wrote Drop Shot?

Drop Shot was written by Harlan Coben.

When was Drop Shot published?

Drop Shot was first published in 1996.

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