At a party in Manhattan, Maggie Holloway -- one of the fashion world's most successful photographers -- is thrilled to be reunited with her beloved stepmother. A widow now, Nuala Moore is equally delighted to see her long-lost stepdaughter, and invites Maggie to spend a few weeks at her home in Newport, Rhode Island.
But when Maggie arrives, she finds Nuala murdered, apparently by a burglar. Heartbroken, Maggie is stunned to learn she had inherited Nuala's stunning Victorian home...and horrified when she begins to suspect that Nuala's death was not random, but part of a diabolical plot conceived by a twisted mind. When Nuala's dear old friend, Greta Shipley, does suddenly of supoosedly natural causes, Maggie is convinced that there is a link between these two and other recent deaths among the older women of Newport. What she doesn't realize is that she has now become a target for the killer as well, and that each clue she uncovers brings her closer to an unimaginable fate. In her most chillingly suspenseful novel yet, the Queen of Suspense delivers a tale of brilliantly sustained terror, woven with the skill and insight into human nature that have made all of Mary Higgins Clark's books major bestsellers.
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"A few slow parts, but so exciting at the end! I was back and forth thinking to myself "he did it, no he did it, oh wait, it's gotta be him, or maybe it's not" I love books that make you think like that. This author has a great talent for twisting the endings of her books. "
— Peanutbuttercup (5 out of 5 stars)
“There’s some fun in the sprightly Newport oldsters, and the many scenes and characters are shifted around smoothly and with a practiced hand.”
— Publishers Weekly“Clark has written a clever story with interesting characters...[Her] popularity will surely put Moonlight on the [bestseller] lists.”
— Booklist" I really liked this book. Another page turner. "
— Kara, 2/16/2014" This was my first and only Mary Higgins Clark. I had the identity of the killer figured out halfway through, and the identity of the accomplice at the three quarter mark. And that's saying something, considering I never read mysteries because they strain my limited intellect. I only got this one because I needed an audiobook for my daily commute to the Institute for Applied Idiocy, where I am under observation by a team of scientists. "
— Shawn, 2/16/2014" This was an easy read, but I would have liked a deeper main character. She seems too perfect & everyone just loves her before they even meet her. To be honest, I didn't like many of the characters because they are so serious. "
— Jenna, 2/9/2014" This was my first book by Mary Higgins Clark. The story is riveting. She keeps you on the edge of your seat until the very shocking end. I absolutly loved it and could read it over and over again. "
— Vicky, 2/7/2014" Good easy read. Stayed entertained with the story line. "
— Tammy, 2/6/2014" I have only read a couple of this author's books and so far so good. She does a good job of developing the mystery and presenting several red herrings to keep you guessing until almost the end of the book. This was a pretty good book overall. "
— Jessica, 1/30/2014" If you like suspense novels you will love Mary Higgins Clark. My mom got me hooked on them in High School and I love them. They are a fun read for those who have a very graphic imagination. "
— Meg, 1/30/2014" Keeps your attention, very suspenseful "
— Dianna, 1/20/2014" I think I've read this one before but it was a good re-read. :) "
— Patti, 1/12/2014" This book was so creepy I was on the verge of an anxiety attack, but I couldn't put it down. Absolutely, hands down, my favorite MHC book! "
— Stephanie, 1/11/2014" A gripping & suspense murder mystery.. nice read!! "
— Rupesh, 1/7/2014" A great book, makes you keep reading, very creepy.. "
— Ari, 1/1/2014" I got to hear Mary Higgins Clark speak last week and I loved her wit. I have never read any of hers and picked this one up. It is a little creepy, but compelling. I am a wimp when it comes to creepy - so it would be tame for most others. I will read more of hers. "
— Jane, 12/26/2013" My second favorite by Mary Higgins Clark. "
— Wendimalone, 12/20/2013" This murder mystery kept me guessing and changing the murderer at every clue and twist in the plot. It was pretty good and I enjoyed it. My only disappointment was the cheesyness at the end - it was a little overdone. "
— Lori, 12/17/2013" Same-old murder mystery style as always and I enjoy it! "
— Mary, 12/10/2013" Not bad. I thought the romance was contrived, but the mystery was good. I suspected the guilty party, but Clark kept me guessing right up until it was revealed in the story. The story felt more dated than it actually was, which I suspect is due to Clark being an older writer. "
— Faith, 11/10/2013" This book is a creepy mystery that will keep you guessing. My only word of caution- don't read it at night! "
— Ellen, 9/2/2013" Good suspense, with a little romance. I thought I knew who the bad guy was, but there were so many characters I kept changing my guess!! Good read for sure! "
— Ashley, 7/2/2013" loved it! very mysterious & kept my attention. "
— Celeste, 7/1/2013" A good read, but I found it very predictable. I figured out the killer early on, but I didn't know the motive(s). "
— Sharon, 6/16/2013" This is the first of the Mary Higgins Clark books I have read. I like her style, it is similar to Stephenie Meyers. This book is kind of like the game CLUE where you get facts about the characters and try to figure out who the murderer is. An easy read, not scarey, not very exciting, but good. "
— Camille, 2/17/2013" If you like blood and murder... "
— Cookie, 1/20/2013" While some of the plot events seemed predictable, I enjoyed the suspense of the novel. The character development throughout the story enticed readers to continue reading. I thoroughly enjoyed the suspense and surprising ending. "
— Meredith, 10/12/2012" I finished one of the best books on earth! "
— Shelby, 8/11/2012" wow, one of those kind of books you don't want to put down till you finished it, never would of guessed who the killer was, I love all her books! "
— Michelle, 7/6/2012" Too boring, I couldn't finish this one. "
— Kris, 4/20/2012" This book was amazing. I had read it years before and I kept it. And a while back I found it again so I decided to read it again. She knows how to capture people's minds with out profanity in any way. I love it "
— Angelica, 7/17/2011" This book was great. The begining of the book starts slow paced, but by the last chapters you don't want to put the book down. Mary Higgins Clark is a great author. "
— Deisy, 6/11/2011" I liked the first part of this book but not the second. Of course, I know what to expect with Mary Higgins Clark; I was in the mood for something light and I wouldn't recommend this to anyone who likes a hard boiled mystery. "
— Susie, 5/29/2011" Nice easy read. Good suspensful plot. "
— Tricia, 4/29/2011" Great suspense novel from the very first page on!! <br/> "
— Allison, 3/31/2011" Um livro espantoso! ( O Luar Fica-te Bem ) "
— Babete, 3/14/2011" Mary Higgins Clark is one of my most favorite authors of all time. Every book she writes is a gem. "
— Laurie, 3/7/2011" It was good read but there were too many characters so in the beginning you were kind of confused.There came a point when you became quite sure of the identity of the culprit....anyway it was good read except for the fact that the title was not in accordance with the story>>> "
— Aqsa, 12/22/2010" What a great intro! The main characater wakes up in a casket to realize she has been buried alive......and the hits just keep on com'in. Another page turner. "
— Cindy, 10/25/2010" like the rest of her books it follows a certain pattern, so I like the book, but I could guess the plot and murderer. "
— Arlene, 9/19/2010" #34 <br/> <br/>Not reading this author again. Mildly entertaining mystery with heavy handed writing without creating any nuance or real interest in the characters. Just didn't appeal to me. "
— Christina, 8/9/2010" I read this book while waiting for my husband to come out of surgery. It was a nice distraction. "
— Clare, 7/29/2010Mary 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.
Megan Gallagher wanted to act from the time she was five years old. She later took drama lessons when she was in high school. She moved to New York to attend Juilliard and appeared in the Broadway cast of A Few Good Men where she won two theater awards (Theatre World and Outer Critics Circle Award for outstanding debut) for her Broadway performance in A Few Good Men. After graduating from Juilliard with a bachelor’s degree, she began to work with John Houseman’s Acting Company and soon had screen roles in TV movies and miniseries, but was so discouraged trying to make it in LA that she nearly gave up to go to law school. Then she won the Hill Street Blues role, which developed from a guest star to a regular role.