Where to start withI Will Find You
2 versions · originally a book, 2023
Themes: wrongful conviction, paternal obsession, conspiracy, domestic thriller, prison break.
Start with I Will Find You (Harlan Coben) — the book. I Will Find You exists in 2 versions across media, beginning as a book in 2023; each is ranked below by what it does best.
A convicted father escapes from prison to prove his innocence after learning that his supposedly murdered son is still alive.
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I Will Find You
The original novel
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Harlan Coben · Book
The 2023 novel I Will Find You provides the original mystery, detailing David Burroughs's prison escape and his desperate search to prove his innocence.
2026 series
I Will Find You
Series · 2026
The 2026 miniseries I Will Find You brings the thriller to the screen with Sam Worthington, delivering Harlan Coben's first American-set Netflix crime drama adaptation.
Common questions
Is I Will Find You getting a TV adaptation?
Yes, I Will Find You is scheduled for a television adaptation in 2026. The TV project is based on the original thriller novel written by Harlan Coben and published in 2023, which follows convicted father David Burroughs.
How long has David Burroughs been in prison in I Will Find You?
In I Will Find You, David Burroughs is five years into a life sentence when his former sister-in-law visits him. He had been convicted of murdering his three-year-old son, Matthew, before receiving photographic evidence that the boy is still alive.
Why does David Burroughs escape prison in I Will Find You?
In I Will Find You, David Burroughs escapes from prison after seeing a photograph showing that his son Matthew is alive. He breaks out to locate his missing son and prove his innocence regarding the conviction for Matthew's murder.
Who is Rachel in the book I Will Find You?
In the 2023 book I Will Find You, Rachel is the former sister-in-law of the protagonist, David Burroughs. She visits David five years into his life sentence to share a photograph that leads them to believe his son Matthew is alive.