Myron Bolitar
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Myron Bolitar is a fictional character in a series of thrillers written by Harlan Coben
.
The series protagonist is a formerly renowned basketball player and is the owner of MB SportsReps (or simply MB Reps in later books), an agency representing sports stars and celebrities. Bolitar is 6 feet, 4 inches tall and considered handsome by many women.
As often referred to in the character's back-story, Myron's basketball
talents were apparent as early as the 6th grade. He was highly recruited, chose Duke University
at Durham
, North Carolina
, and his teams won two NCAA titles in four years. The Boston Celtics
drafted him in the first round, the eighth pick overall. In a pre-season game against Washington Bullets, he suffered a shattered knee which resulted in the end of his basketball career. Myron then proceeded to return to college, studying at Harvard Law School
and eventually becoming a Sports agent.
Two regular supporting characters in the Myron Bolitar series are his best friend, Windsor Horne Lockwood III
(better known as "Win"), and his assistant at MB Reps, Esperanza Diaz
. Win is a slightly psycho, woman-crazy billionaire who frequently gets involved in Myron's cases. Win and Myron have both studied an intense form of martial arts in a Korean Dojo, though it is clear in the storylines that Win is more advanced. Esperanza began as an assistant, but Myron makes her his partner in the 7th Bolitar novel (Darkest Fear) after Esperanza gets her Law degree from New York University
.
Bolitar is depicted as being a good agent for his clients, taking care of their needs and wants while being careful to not exploit them like bigger agencies. He also helps out his clients in times of personal need, which often puts him in the role of "accidental detective." His office space in the Locke-Horne Investments & Securities building is rented from Win and is located two floors below Win's. When Myron handles a client's career, he gives a choice to his clients to hire Win for their financial handling. Win and Myron are both fans of Batman, often calling their transport the "Batmobile."
Myron is from a Jewish background and seems to dislike his first name. He still lives with his parents in the basement of his childhood home, not out of necessity but because he is very close to both of them. He also has a younger brother. His mother is a former lawyer herself, and his dad is a factory owner.
His favorite drink is chocolate Yoo-Hoo.
Bolitar's longest known relationship is with Jessica Culver, before she dumped him and walked out of his life. The novel Deal Breaker
brings the ex-lovers face-to-face after not seeing each other for four years. It is clear in the book's storyline that Myron still harbors feelings for Jessica, to the disgust of Esperanza who dislikes Jessica for the way she treats Myron.
The Bolitar series of novels have garnered three awards for author Coben: an Edgar (for Fade Away), a Shamus (Drop Shot) and an Anthony (Deal Breaker).
Harlan Coben
Harlan Coben is an American author of mystery novels and thrillers. The plots of his novels often involve the resurfacing of unresolved or misinterpreted events in the past and often have multiple plot twists...
.
The series protagonist is a formerly renowned basketball player and is the owner of MB SportsReps (or simply MB Reps in later books), an agency representing sports stars and celebrities. Bolitar is 6 feet, 4 inches tall and considered handsome by many women.
As often referred to in the character's back-story, Myron's basketball
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
talents were apparent as early as the 6th grade. He was highly recruited, chose Duke University
Duke University
Duke University is a private research university located in Durham, North Carolina, United States. Founded by Methodists and Quakers in the present day town of Trinity in 1838, the school moved to Durham in 1892. In 1924, tobacco industrialist James B...
at Durham
Durham
Durham is a city in north east England. It is within the County Durham local government district, and is the county town of the larger ceremonial county...
, North Carolina
North Carolina
North Carolina is a state located in the southeastern United States. The state borders South Carolina and Georgia to the south, Tennessee to the west and Virginia to the north. North Carolina contains 100 counties. Its capital is Raleigh, and its largest city is Charlotte...
, and his teams won two NCAA titles in four years. The Boston Celtics
Boston Celtics
The Boston Celtics are a National Basketball Association team based in Boston, Massachusetts. They play in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference. Founded in 1946, the team is currently owned by Boston Basketball Partners LLC. The Celtics play their home games at the TD Garden, which...
drafted him in the first round, the eighth pick overall. In a pre-season game against Washington Bullets, he suffered a shattered knee which resulted in the end of his basketball career. Myron then proceeded to return to college, studying at Harvard Law School
Harvard Law School
Harvard Law School is one of the professional graduate schools of Harvard University. Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, it is the oldest continually-operating law school in the United States and is home to the largest academic law library in the world. The school is routinely ranked by the U.S...
and eventually becoming a Sports agent.
Two regular supporting characters in the Myron Bolitar series are his best friend, Windsor Horne Lockwood III
Windsor "Win" Horne Lockwood, III
Windsor "Win" Horne Lockwood, III is a fictional character in thrillers such as Deal Breaker written by Harlan Coben.We are introduced to Win in the first book of the series, Deal Breaker, as a 31 year-old single working closely with Myron Bolitar....
(better known as "Win"), and his assistant at MB Reps, Esperanza Diaz
Esperanza Diaz
Esperanza Diaz is a fictional character in thrillers such as Drop Shot, Deal Breaker and Promise Me written by Harlan Coben.Esperanza is introduced in the first book of the series, Deal Breaker, as one of Myron Bolitar's best friends, who works with him in MB SportsReps.She is described as having a...
. Win is a slightly psycho, woman-crazy billionaire who frequently gets involved in Myron's cases. Win and Myron have both studied an intense form of martial arts in a Korean Dojo, though it is clear in the storylines that Win is more advanced. Esperanza began as an assistant, but Myron makes her his partner in the 7th Bolitar novel (Darkest Fear) after Esperanza gets her Law degree from New York University
New York University
New York University is a private, nonsectarian research university based in New York City. NYU's main campus is situated in the Greenwich Village section of Manhattan...
.
Bolitar is depicted as being a good agent for his clients, taking care of their needs and wants while being careful to not exploit them like bigger agencies. He also helps out his clients in times of personal need, which often puts him in the role of "accidental detective." His office space in the Locke-Horne Investments & Securities building is rented from Win and is located two floors below Win's. When Myron handles a client's career, he gives a choice to his clients to hire Win for their financial handling. Win and Myron are both fans of Batman, often calling their transport the "Batmobile."
Myron is from a Jewish background and seems to dislike his first name. He still lives with his parents in the basement of his childhood home, not out of necessity but because he is very close to both of them. He also has a younger brother. His mother is a former lawyer herself, and his dad is a factory owner.
His favorite drink is chocolate Yoo-Hoo.
Bolitar's longest known relationship is with Jessica Culver, before she dumped him and walked out of his life. The novel Deal Breaker
Deal Breaker
Deal Breaker is a 1995 thriller novel by Harlan Coben and is the first of the novels which feature Myron Bolitar.-Description:The first to the series of a thrilling yet funny series introduces the main characters - Series protagonist - Myron Bolitar and his best friends Windsor "Win" Horne...
brings the ex-lovers face-to-face after not seeing each other for four years. It is clear in the book's storyline that Myron still harbors feelings for Jessica, to the disgust of Esperanza who dislikes Jessica for the way she treats Myron.
The Bolitar series of novels have garnered three awards for author Coben: an Edgar (for Fade Away), a Shamus (Drop Shot) and an Anthony (Deal Breaker).