Carol Higgins Clark is an American mystery author celebrated for her intricate plots and suspenseful narratives. Her writing is characterized by a brisk pace and a keen eye for detail, drawing readers deep into the heart of the puzzle. Clark excels at building tension and crafting compelling characters, ensuring each story is a masterclass in suspense. Her novels offer engaging reading experiences that appeal to fans of classic whodunits.
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A chance encounter with a figure from her past disrupts Regan Reilly's West Coast trip with her husband, Jack. As they navigate the unexpected twists of their journey, the couple faces new challenges that test their relationship and resolve, adding intrigue and excitement to their adventure. This latest installment continues to explore the dynamics of love and mystery, characteristic of the beloved series.
Regan Reilly, a private investigator, and her husband Jack become embroiled in a complex case that spans from Cape May to Atlantic City and Asbury Park. As they navigate the investigation, Regan encounters old friends from her hometown, but one friend stands out as almost unrecognizable, hinting at deeper secrets. The story blends mystery with personal connections, showcasing the vibrant settings of New Jersey's coastal towns while unraveling the intricacies of friendship and change.
From the “Queen of Suspense,” Mary Higgins Clark, and bestselling author Carol Higgins Clark—the acclaimed mother/daughter duo—comes this holiday treat, a heartwarming tale of redemption and love. Sterling Brooks has been cooling his heels in the Celestial Waiting Room for forty-six years, waiting for admission to heaven. Finally, just days before Christmas, he’s summoned before the Heavenly Council and found unworthy; throughout his life he had been hopelessly self-absorbed. To redeem himself, he is given the chance to go back to Earth and find someone to help. At New York’s Rockefeller Center skating rink, Sterling encounters Marissa, a heartbroken seven-year-old whose father and grandmother have been forced into the Witness Protection Program; they had overheard two gangsters hatch a sinister plot to collect money from a debtor. Able to travel through time and space, Sterling devises a master plan to reunite little Marissa with her family in time for Christmas. Along the way, he discovers within himself what it takes to earn his wings.
The plot unfolds as Regan Reilly, a determined private investigator, returns to her familiar neighborhood to tackle a new mystery. Accompanied by her NYPD detective husband, Jack, they navigate the challenges of the case, blending personal history with thrilling investigation. The story promises a captivating mix of suspense and character dynamics, showcasing the couple's partnership against a backdrop of intrigue.
As a citywide blackout engulfs Manhattan, tension rises for Regan and Jack Reilly. Jack, leading the NYPD Major Case Squad, investigates an art gallery burglary, while Regan aids her friend Kit, who faces danger from a disturbed colleague. Concurrently, actress Lorraine Lily, back from England, is desperate to reclaim items from a safe in the loft sold to the Reillys by her estranged husband, as those items threaten her career. The darkened loft becomes a pivotal setting for these intertwining stories of suspense and ambition.
Lynn Spencer's world is torn apart when her husband dies mysteriously in a plane crash. His body is never found. Still reeling from her loss, Lynn is shocked when revelations surface that her husband had looted his reseach company, Gen-Stone, of huge sums of money - and no-one will believe that she did not participate in the crime. A chance fire at her house raises concerns for Lynn's life. Someone out there wants her dead. In desperation she turns to her journalist step-sister, Carly, to help prove her innocence before it's too late. As Carly proceeds to ask questions she finds herself becoming the target of a dangerous group, involved in a sinister and fraudulent scheme. And it quickly becomes clear that she is facing her toughest assignment yet - to stay alive ...