Birds of Prey The Harlan Coben Challenge

By: Harlan Coben, C.J. Box

Published by Mysterious Press, 2026-06-23

The world’s greatest thriller writers prove they’re up to a unique challenge in this action-packed collection.

It all started with a simple, yet sneakily difficult challenge from global best-selling author Harlan Coben: Pick a bird of prey, then use it as the inspiration for a brand-new story.

The response from some of the best writers on the planet: Game on!

The result: Eleven stories that are twisty, scary, surprising, and bursting with imagination. An egg worth more than its weight in gold. A mysterious operative known only as Owl. An eagle-watcher who sees more than she should. Even a story that somehow places the Maltese Falcon in a nursing home.

Contributors include:

• Tess Gerritsen
• C.J. Box
• Kathy Reichs
• Ace Atkins
• Heather Graham
• S.A. Cosby
• Hank Phillippi Ryan
• Robert Dugoni
• Allison Brennan
• Gregg Hurwitz
• Kelley Armstrong

Commissioned by the International Thriller Writers Association, Birds of Prey: The Harlan Coben Challenge is a highly bingeable anthology that’s a treat for thriller fans.