Ellie Cavanaugh was only seven years old when her fifteen-year-old sister, Andrea, was murdered near their home in a rural village in New York's Westchester County. There were three suspects: Rob Westerfield, nineteen-year-old scion of a wealthy, prominent family whom Andrea has been secretly dating; Paul Stroebel, a sixteen-uear-old schoolmate, who had a crush on Andrea, and Will Nebels, a local handyman in his 40s.It was Ellie who had led her parents to a hideout in which Andrea's body was found -- a secret hideaway where she met her friends. And it was Ellie who was blamed by her parents for her sister's death for not telling them about this place the night Andrea was missing. Ellie's testimony eventually led to the conviciton of the man she was convinced was the killer. Steadfastly denying his guilt, he spent the next twenty-two years in prison.When he comes up for parole, Ellie, now an investigative reporter for an Atlanta newspaper, protests his release. Nonetheless, the convicted killer is set free and returns to Oldham. Determined to thwart his attempts to whitewash his reputation, Ellie also returns to Oldham, intent on creating a Website and writing a book that will conclusively prove his guilt. As she delves deeper into her research, she uncovers horrifying and unknown facts that shed new light on her sister's murder. With each discovery, she comes closer to a confrontation with a desperate killer.
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"Another very good mystery by Mary Higgins Clark. Although we pretty much know who the criminal is at the beginning, the mystery was seeing if he would be appropriately punished for his crimes. A good sub-plot about coming to terms with your past and moving forward into the future." — Sandra (4 out of 5 stars)
"Another very good mystery by Mary Higgins Clark. Although we pretty much know who the criminal is at the beginning, the mystery was seeing if he would be appropriately punished for his crimes. A good sub-plot about coming to terms with your past and moving forward into the future."
“ Clark doesnt let the reader off the hook until the very last word.”
“After [more than 20] bestselling suspense novels, you might think Clark could not improve. You'd be wrong…A superb suspense story.”
“A tightly woven, emotionally potent tale of suspense and revenge…With its textured plot, well-sketched secondary characters, strong pacing and appealing heroine, this is Clark at her most winning.”
“A tough-cookie heroine who tells her own story make this a real departure for Clark, and one that carries more conviction.”
" This was a good read. I haven't read any Mary Higgins Clark books prior but now, I'll look under the "c's" on the "trade library" shelves as we travel along. "
" I know many of you have had the pleasure, but I have just recently discovered Mary Higgins Clark. I love mystery and trying to figure out what is going on. I have just read two of her books, but have now become a fan. "
" I read this book in two days. Fastest I ever read a book. I also read around the time of the Martha Moxley case. It is the only MHC book I have read and I did love it. The plot keeps getting more interesting as facts become unraveled. If you like mystery and a good protagonist and a very unlikeable antagonist then this is for you. The only reason I give it 3 stars and not 4 is because it is a little predictable. If i could I would give 3.5 stars. I reserve 5's for only the most captivating of books. "
" could not put it down. Read it in 36 hrs... Fast, simple reading, no unnecessary dialogues. Wonderful plot! "
" I like Mary higgins Clark, because she is great at suspense. This one was no disappointment. "
" First book I cried while reading. "
" Another great book by Mary Higgins Clark that continues the suspense up to the last minute. Loved it. Highly recommend to anyone who loves to read suspense novels. "
" This is a good book and worth reading "
" M.H. Clark spins another mystery tale. "
" Applause to Mary Higgins Clark!!!! This book had me guessing, wishing, hoping, afraid, biting my nails and on the edge of my seat!!! It was absolutely awesome!! It was suspenseful and mysterious!! "
" Too predictable. Higgins Clark usually surprises me. This time she didn't. A little disappointing. "
" This is the first book I have read of hers. I struggled to put the book down. There were parts where the book brought me to tears. This book is amazing. "
" oww ceritanya keren abis...! aku selalu suka cerita2 orang dewasa yg punya masa kecil yg suram.. penghayatan karakter tokoh sesuai ddengan kasus masa kecilnya yg menyedihkan lumayan oke... tapi aku males bikin resensinya baca aja sendiri hehe, keren deh pokoknya! "
" Amazing book! Makes me want to read more of Mary Higgins Clark's books! "
" Good suspense drama of a woman who investigates the murder of her older sister many years ago, and the man she sent to jail with her testimony. "
" A somewhat predictable read. Still enjoyable summer novel "
" Read this a while back and I couldn't put it down! Fab! "
" Loved it confirmed me as a fan "
" Whew! A good, clean, mystery. Not too dark. With just a touch of romance sprinkled in. Just a touch. Very well done, as Mary Higgins Clark always does. "
" I love reading Mary Higgins Clark books she always keeps you guessing. This was a real good and quick read. I loved that she had you guessing who the real killer was till almost the end. Everytime you thought you knew who it was she would make you doubt yourself and wonder again. "
" I quick read, but I knew who didi it in like page 10! "
" I couldn't put this book down. Then again, it was after I read the Life of Pi - anything would be better than that book! "
" This book was just OK. A little slow going. The plot didn't really ever gain any momentum, and I didn't ever feel any sympathy for the main character or relate to her in any way. Definitely not the best Mary Higgins Clark book I've ever read. "
" It was hard for me to get into this one - with it being told in the first person. Overall, I enjoyed it. I enjoyed the ending - was not disappointed I spent time reading it. "
" My first of Mary Higgins Clark and I enjoyed it.Very descriptive and thrilling.A compelling read. "
" Easy read, suspenseful. Not really my type of book. "
" I find Mary Higgins Clarke stories wrap themselves up fairly quickly. This one was no different. I enjoyed the story and found it very intrigueing with all the other potentials killers. "
" It took a long time for this story line to develope, but once it did, it was ok. Ended very quickly as well. "
" This was a good read, but not all that exciting. Some details and images were chilling. But I just didn't love the storytelling style, it felt a little bland and too understated for me. "
" Daddy's Little Girl is by far my favorite of Mary Higgins Clark's books. I have read it several times and there is just something about it that makes me keep reading it again. "
" All in all, pretty good, though the suspected killer turned out to actually be a killer.. "
" Every time I think of reading one of Mary Higgins Clark's books it brings a warmness of fond memories. Relaxing, rainy afternoons, a feeling of contentment. "
" Óptimo!( A Menina Do Papá ) "
" This book is a funfilled adventure worth reading! It's endless discoveries keep you thinking and thinking and wanting to know more! "
" I really enjoyed this book. There were a some twists and turns that I expected, and a few that I didn't expect. All in all a great read. "
" This was by far the best MHC book I've read. Usually her books are good the first 90% but the ending sucks. This book was good the whole way through. Even a decent ending! "
" I was surprise that it was the same person from the beginning, the story had try to lead you to other characters. Even some of the locals believe that it was someone else. How could the locals know that this person had done more crime than what he was try for. "
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.
Jan Maxwell is an American stage and television actress. She made her Broadway debut in the musical City of Angels and has been nominated for two Tony Awards and two Drama Desk Awards. She won the 2005 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical for Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Her Broadway credits include Sixteen Wounded, Match, and The Dinner Party. She is the sister of Obie Award–winning playwright Richard Maxwell.
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