Harlan Coben on His Growing TV Empire and Why He’ll Never Take the Backseat in an Adaptation

Harlan Coben is not slowing down, despite having authored 35 novels and a memoir. He has spearheaded over 13 adaptations of his mysteries for Netflix and explored true crime on CBS's "Harlan Coben's Final Twist." Coben enjoys the collaborative process, likening it to being a captain of a World Cup team. His Netflix adaptation of "I Will Find You" received 120.8 million views in its first 90 days, making it the 5th most-watched English-language series on the platform.

Coben wants to be heavily involved in the adaptation process, ensuring he is not the author who says "they ruined it." He spends his days writing novels, reviewing scripts, visiting sets, and making media appearances. Coben's upcoming true crime series, "Harlan Coben's Final Twist," explores the murder of Betsy Faria and includes Coben's own expert commentary on the case.

Coben's memoir, "Plot Twist: Life, Craft, and the Messy First Draft," delves into his creative process and how his childhood experiences shape his work. Coben hopes his memoir will inspire readers to think like artists and creators. He is currently working on the TV adaptation of his 12-novel thriller series, "Myron Bolitar."