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Dying for Mercy Audiobook

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Read By: Isabel Keating Publisher: HarperAudio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 5.33 hours at 1.5x Speed 4.00 hours at 2.0x Speed Series: The KEY News Series Release Date: July 2009 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9780061902505

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

155

Longest Chapter Length:

08:41 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

17 seconds

Average Chapter Length:

03:06 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

13

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Publisher Description

“[Clark] deftly combines the clue-searching and puzzle-solving fun of mysteries with the action-packed, emotion-driven narrative thrust of thrillers.”

Pittsburgh Tribune Review

 

“One of Clark’s—and the genre’s—best.”

Associated Press

 

A very suspicious death and a sprawling mansion with secrets and puzzles built into the very architecture are among the elements that make Dying for Mercy an unputdownable mystery. The third riveting thriller from New York Times bestselling Mary Jane Clark to feature Eliza Blake and her KEY News television colleagues, Dying for Mercy combines the gripping suspense of Faye Kellerman with the kind of brilliant twists, turns, and surprises that would make Agatha Christie proud. Mary Jane Clark is a member of the same writing family as fellow suspense superstars Mary Higgins Clark and Carol Higgins Clark, and this superior puzzler puts her at the very top of the family tree.

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"It was pretty satisfying. Combination mystery/ thriller in Mary Higgins Clark style. One of the problems with having a recurring character is that putting her in danger isn't all that suspenseful since we know she has to be around in the next book. That said, the people around her are not so safe. I liked the premise--that a man has found religion and has decided to commit suicide (alright, that IS a contradiction in terms) and does it in such a bizarre way that it points to clues he has left to solve a closed case crime as well as a present day criminal. I'm not sure the end totally tied all the loose ends, but the book was certainly fun to read."

— Julie (4 out of 5 stars)

Quotes

  • “One of Clark’s—and the genre’s—best.” 

    — Associated Press
  • “Isabel Keating’s rich, cultured voice and deliberate pacing bring to life this clever and intrigue-filled story of wealth, greed, and high-society secrets, in the finest Mary Jane Clark tradition. Keating’s portrayals of the various characters—from pompous matron to innocent child—are polished and interesting. Fans will not be disappointed in the story or its narration.” 

    — AudioFile
  • “Put on your thinking cap as you try to decipher the clues in this intelligent, well-thought-out mystery. Clark’s victim cleverly provides hints in the form of puzzles prior to his death. You’ll enjoy playing sleuth with the interesting characters.”

    — RT Book Reviews (4 stars)

Awards

  • A New York Times bestseller

Dying for Mercy Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 3.46153846153846 out of 53.46153846153846 out of 53.46153846153846 out of 53.46153846153846 out of 53.46153846153846 out of 5 (3.46)
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  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Newswoman Eliza Blake follows up on a puzzle left by a rich and influential man who committed suicide in a strange manner. "

    — Joanne, 1/30/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Great suspense book. Not really a literary masterpiece but a real page turner. Keeps you guessing. "

    — Debbie, 1/28/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This book reminded me of National Treasure a little bit. One clue leads to another clue etc. I really enjoyed the setting, plot, and characters. "

    — Carrie, 1/26/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This was a decent book but I felt the end was rushed and not well thought out. "

    — Natalie, 1/18/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Didn't really enjoy it that much tbh, it was too predictable and cheesy for my taste. "

    — Kristina, 1/17/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Eh... It passed the time "

    — Marguerite, 1/7/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I did not like this mainly because of the reading of it. It also was boring but may pick up later on. I only made it through one cd and decided not to waste my time. "

    — Sheryl, 1/2/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " great plot line and a wonderful read "

    — Gerry, 12/26/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " More like a 3.5 stars. It really defied belief most of the time and then once she revealed who was the murderer that was the end of the books, no tying up loose ends, just done. "

    — Jeanne, 12/19/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I've read a lot fo suspense novels in my time, and many from this author. I found the plot very refreshing (although slightly like Dan Brown's Angels and Demons) for a murder mystery. "

    — Kare, 12/6/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " The KEY crew investigate a bizarre suicide and a series of murders in Tuxedo Park, NY, a very upscale private community. The plot is well developed and the characters, particularly the returning characters, interesting enough to keep you reading. "

    — Joyce, 11/18/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I just bought it on a book sale. I don't even realize the real suspect until the end! "

    — Jerzey, 11/17/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A real stay up later. Her books are always a great read. "

    — Elsie, 11/16/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " This was just okay...I kind of felt like the author threw in some unnecessary extra plot points, but maybe that's just me. "

    — Susan, 11/7/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This is another author named Clark that I continue to enjoy. "

    — Pat, 10/25/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Beginning with a stigmata suicide and continuing with a series of murders, the puzzles of the book unfold. Each character adds to the plot until the reader has no idea who could be committing these awful murders; everyone is suspect. Clark weaves a good story, fun to read. "

    — Diane, 10/15/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " ainh!?!?! thats kinda what I thought??? Not much to say. "

    — Rachael, 5/29/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " meh. probably her weakest one in the series ... only giving it three stars because i enjoy her writing - it's an easy read for sure, but the content, the mystery ... it was just alright. "

    — Jennifer, 5/21/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This author's name and style are similar to Mary Higgins Clark. The story was a little weak, but quick moving. The ending provided a few twists that I hadn't anticipated. "

    — Kathy, 2/26/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " good suspense mary jane clark is a good interesting read i look forward to reading her books "

    — Janet, 1/12/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Loved it! Liked the plot and puzzle! "

    — Barbara, 8/15/2012
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Not as good as most of them. Odd tie to religion and if you had not read earlier books would not know characters. Ended quickly with little resolution to characters. "

    — Elizabeth, 6/24/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Very good read. I was mesmorized to the end. "

    — Kimberly, 12/29/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " It was ok.... ngga sebagus bukunya dia yang lainnya. Model puzzle kaya da vinci code gitu tapi remeh temeh banget "

    — Ira, 11/15/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Really enjoyed this novel. My first by Mary Jane Clark. Thanks for the referral, Linda! "

    — Carolyn, 11/5/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Good book for a quick read and I enjoy when they reuse characters as this author did. Then you already have a feel for what their about and can jump right back in. "

    — Katie, 10/15/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " It was a very good suspense novel. You did not want to put the book down especialy a the midway of the book "

    — Bernadette, 5/12/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " reminded me a little of Dan Brown's Da Vinci's Code, But not as good. "

    — Wayne, 3/22/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Really enjoyed this novel. My first by Mary Jane Clark. Thanks for the referral, Linda! "

    — Carolyn, 2/22/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " first time reading this author...very good. I'll be sure to get more by her. "

    — Kathy, 1/24/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " First book I've read by this author....very suspenseful, a real page turner. Now I have to go back and read all her earlier books. "

    — Linda, 1/13/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Too many characters to keep track of, which was confusing. Ok religious mystery with lots of little clues. "

    — Nora, 12/23/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Newswoman Eliza Blake follows up on a puzzle left by a rich and influential man who committed suicide in a strange manner. "

    — Joanne, 12/1/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This book has twists and turns. I read it in one sitting. I would recommend it. "

    — Shelli, 11/28/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Very good read. I was mesmorized to the end. "

    — Kimberly, 11/14/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Great suspense book. Not really a literary masterpiece but a real page turner. Keeps you guessing. "

    — Debbie, 10/7/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I've read a lot fo suspense novels in my time, and many from this author. I found the plot very refreshing (although slightly like Dan Brown's Angels and Demons) for a murder mystery. "

    — Kare, 9/8/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Book 3 in the Eliza Blake series - I really enjoyed it! "

    — Julie, 8/20/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Good book for a quick read and I enjoy when they reuse characters as this author did. Then you already have a feel for what their about and can jump right back in. "

    — Katie, 7/22/2010

About Mary Jane Clark

Mary Jane Clark, a New York Times bestselling author, worked at CBS News for nearly three decades. Her KEY News thrillers were inspired by that experience. Envisioning the Piper Donovan/Wedding Cake mystery series, she enrolled in cake-decorating classes and researched unique wedding locations. The daughter of an FBI agent and a mother who customized cakes for the neighborhood kids when she was growing up, Mary Jane has two grown children and splits her time between Florida and New Jersey.

About Isabel Keating

Isabel Keating has earned several AudioFile Earphones Awards for her audiobook narration and twice been a finalist for the prestigious Audie Award for best narration. As an actress, she garnered a Drama Desk Award, Theatre World Award, and a Tony nomination for her critically acclaimed 2004 Broadway performance as Judy Garland in The Boy from Oz. She was awarded the Helen Hayes Award for Best Actress in 2000 for her portrayal of Flora Crewe in Tom Stoppard’s Indian Ink.