Found (Coben novel)

Found is a 2014 stand-alone thriller novel by American author Harlan Coben. The story revolves around Esperanza Diaz, a former ward of Myron Bolitar's, and her husband, Police Sergeant Loren Muse. Loren discovers an abandoned baby in the woods, triggering a series of events that lead him and Esperanza into a dangerous world of secrets, conspiracies, and missing children. As they investigate the infant's origins, they uncover connections to a long-unsolved kidnapping case and a powerful organization. The novel is characterized by Coben's signature style of suspenseful plot twists, fast-paced narrative, and complex character relationships, exploring themes of family, loyalty, and the lengths people will go to protect their loved ones. The overarching mystery delves into the dark underbelly of adoption and the exploitation of vulnerable individuals.