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All Through The Night (Abridged): A Suspense Story Audiobook
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Two of Mary Higgins Clark's most beloved characters, Alvirah, the lottery winner turned amateur sleuth, and her husband Willy, get caught up in a Christmas mystery that calls on all of Alvirah's deductive powers, as well as Willy's world-class common sense. When the story begins, Willy is looking forward to playing Santa Clause at the after-school center his sister Cordelia has established to care for the children of working parents on New York's upper West Side, while Alvirah is busy with rehearsals for the Christmas pageant.
But suddenly a pall falls upon the Christmas cheer. The center itself is threatened with being closed down, a substitute that has been promised is withdrawn, a desperate young woman appears who begs for Alvirah's help in finding the baby she abandoned seven years earlier, and -- the final blow -- the little girl who is to play the Blessed Mother in the Christmas pageant vanishes. Alvirah is soon on the trail of the truth, which must be found before Christmas, which leads to the theft of a valued chalice that is somehow at the heart of the mystery.
A missing chalice. A missing child. A desperate mother. Who but Alvirah can sort it out in time for Christmas?
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"A quick-read, with an uplifting holiday spirit that is was suspenseful and delightful. It can be read on a nice cold afternoon. A nice Christmas story with a happy ending. It is easy to read and entertaining. Kept me wondering how the mystery would unravel and it wasn't too sappy like most Christmas books are."
— Maverick (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Concocting a satisfying Christmas mystery is as tricky as making a good eggnog: you want a jigger of low-proof danger to mix smoothly with a measure of sweet deliverance. Mary Higgins Clark has whipped up a potable brew.”
— Wall Street Journal -
“A consume-in-one sitting Christmas treat.”
— USA Today -
“A mystery that would be a pleasure to share aloud with a family gathered at the fireplace for some holiday cheer.”
— Amazon.com, editorial review -
“Bestseller Clark has written another Christmas seasonal mystery, and like Silent Night, it's a lighthearted suspense tale that her readers are sure to enjoy.”
— Booklist
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A New York Times bestseller
All Through The Night Listener Reviews
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" I found this story slow, boring, and very predictable; the ending is evident from the start. I occasionally read Miss Higgins books but this one I have to admit should have stayed at the book store. "
— Toni, 2/11/2014 -
" I can't help it; I'm a sucker for a good mystery novel now and again! "
— Stef, 2/3/2014 -
" What can I say that I haven't already said about Mary Higgins Clark's wonderful books....she is absolutely one of my favourite female authors. "
— Wendy, 1/28/2014 -
" An Alvirah Meehan book. One I could barely put down. I was late to an appt because I read the prologue & just had to find out what happened. However, not even reading the ending told me. "
— Rayni, 1/19/2014 -
" Not my favourite book by this author I must admit. It was an easy to read book, rather cheesy plots, not all that adventurous, rather far fetched in my opinion, but a fun easy to read book. "
— Sharon, 1/11/2014 -
" This was a really predictable read and not full of the suspense and developed charaters this author is normally famous for. "
— Cindy, 12/28/2013 -
" Very good book, I enjoyed it and I LOVED the ending!! "
— Linda, 12/17/2013 -
" It is a nice quick read. "
— chambejd, 12/10/2013 -
" A very easy read. Finished in a few hours. A light mystery set during the holidays with amateur sleuth Alvirah. "
— Chris, 12/3/2013 -
" A wonderful book that is just too short! I love the books that include the lovable character "Alvirah" and her lovable husband Willy. "
— Laurie, 11/30/2013 -
" Eh, what can I say, it's not great literature, it's not even a great story, just a nice little piece of fluff, set at Christmastime. "
— Susanhayeshotmail.com, 11/11/2013 -
" A human interest story that is appropriate for the Christmas season. This is a fine way to while away an hour or two as long as expectations are not set too high. Got to love Alvirah and Willy. "
— Hapzydeco, 11/6/2013 -
" A compelling read by Mary Higgins Clark. It'll keep you at the edge of your seat for a good mystery. Plus it's during Christmas. "
— Kristen, 10/11/2013 -
" Mystery. Woman leaves her child on the steps of the rectory while at the same time a man is stealing a gold chalice from the church. Both the infant and the chalice disappear. "
— Rdrunner04, 6/8/2013 -
" Nice quick read for the holidays! As always I love MHC writing and can never put her books down til I'm finished!! "
— Sandra, 5/12/2013 -
" A great little Christmas mystery!! "
— Cindy, 4/11/2013 -
" akhirnya star bertemu sang ibu "
— Ragil, 3/14/2013 -
" A pretty good read. A change of pace from my murder and/or spy books. It had a nice plot and the characters I really seemed to connect to. "
— Jannene, 9/11/2012 -
" Not one of Mary Higgins Clark's best but I still love her books. It was easy to read and kept me entertained. "
— Kay, 7/23/2012 -
" This was a light Holiday read. Not much suspense-- was predictable. "
— Angi, 6/11/2012 -
" A nice quick read. The story was nothing too complex, just some simple Christmas magic. Not the strongest book, but not the weakest either. A nice feel good book. "
— Heather, 1/23/2012 -
" Slightly sappy and one-dimensional mystery about a child stolen from the doorstep of a church and the later famous musician mother who tries to find her. "
— Patricia, 10/28/2011 -
" Good. Typical Mary Higgins Clark "
— Kelli, 9/14/2011 -
" A charming little book and a quick read. "
— Jordan, 9/4/2011 -
" Una novela corta, sencilla, agradable, con un toque de misterio pero llena de esperanza donde finalmente la verdad y el amor son los triunfadores de la historia. "
— Yalinda, 5/1/2011 -
" first of her books I've read and it was pretty good. Rather predictable, but easy read. "
— Lori, 4/8/2011 -
" Fabuloso! ( A Noite Inteira ) "
— Babete, 3/14/2011 -
" A wonderful book that is just too short! I love the books that include the lovable character "Alvirah" and her lovable husband Willy. "
— Laurie, 3/7/2011 -
" Slightly sappy and one-dimensional mystery about a child stolen from the doorstep of a church and the later famous musician mother who tries to find her. "
— Patricia, 1/11/2011 -
" Fast and quick read. I haven't read any other Mary Higgins Clark so I can't compare it to other books she has written. This was entertaining and easy to read, with a pleasant story and nice ending. "
— Sarah, 12/18/2010 -
" Another holiday book with the same sort of message; it's the holiday season-a down trodden girl who gave up her daughter returns to the place where she left her, only to be reunited in the end.<br/>Sweet and short. "
— Michelle, 12/10/2010 -
" A charming holiday story with a happy ending in time for Christmas. It was great to solve another mystery with Alvirah and Willy and the infamous starburst pin. More please! "
— Carol, 12/8/2010 -
" Must have been written for TV... not nearly as much character development or plot as some of her other stuff. "
— Janet, 5/15/2010 -
" Not one of Mary Higgins Clark's best but I still love her books. It was easy to read and kept me entertained. "
— Kay, 2/26/2010 -
" I read this book in one day while at the airport and on the plane. Quick, easy read was perfect to pass the time. Very nice story, though fairly predictable. "
— Kerrymac, 1/31/2010 -
" first of her books I've read and it was pretty good. Rather predictable, but easy read. "
— Lori, 1/5/2010 -
" I love a quick read like this one from Mary. Her characters of Alvira and Willy are endearing. I enjoy each book that features them. "
— Arlene, 12/22/2009 -
" Eh, what can I say, it's not great literature, it's not even a great story, just a nice little piece of fluff, set at Christmastime. "
— Susanhayeshotmail.com, 12/22/2009
About Mary Higgins Clark
Mary Higgins Clark (1927–2020) was the author of worldwide bestsellers that sold more than one hundred million copies in the United States alone. Twenty-one of her books reached the #1 spot on the New York Times bestsellers list. She was chosen by Mystery Writers of America as Grand Master of the 2000 Edgar Awards. An annual Mary Higgins Clark Award sponsored by Simon & Schuster, to be given to authors of suspense fiction writing in the Mary Higgins Clark tradition, was launched by Mystery Writers of America in 2001. She was the 1987 president of Mystery Writers of America and, for many years, served on their board of directors. In 1988, she served as chairperson of the International Crime Congress.
About Carol Higgins Clark
Carol Higgins Clark (1956-2023) wrote the bestselling Regan Reilly mysteries and coauthored a bestselling series of holiday mysteries with her mother, Mary Higgins Clark. Also an actress, she studied at the Beverly Hills Playhouse and recorded several of her mother’s works. In 2002, she received an AudioFile Earphones Award for her narration of Jinxed.