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In the gripping novel from the Queen of Suspense, a woman is haunted by two grisly murders separated by more than a century, yet somehow inextricably linked...
Following a nasty divorce and the trauma of being stalked, criminal defense attorney Emily Graham leaves Albany to work in Manhattan. Craving roots, she buys her ancestral home, a Victorian house in the seaside resort town of Spring Lake, New Jersey. Her family sold the house in 1892, after one of Emily’s forebears, Madeline Shapley, then a young girl, disappeared.
As the house is renovated and a pool dug, a skeleton is found and identified as Martha Lawrence, a young Spring Lake woman who vanished several years ago. Within her hand is the finger bone of another woman, with a ring—a Shapley family heirloom—still on it. Determined to find the connection between the two murders, Emily becomes a threat to a seductive killer...who chooses her as the next victim.
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"I read this book when i was in high school and it is one of those books that i always think about as one of the best books i have ever read..It pulled me in and i loved it from beginning to end,it was just a great read and the author remains a favorite of mine."
— Francine (5 out of 5 stars)
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“Clark’s prose…takes readers where they want to go—deep into an old-fashioned tale of a damsel in delicious distress.”
— Publishers Weekly -
“The cleverly complex plot gallops along at a great clip, the little background details are au courant, and the identities of both murderers come as an enjoyable surprise. On the Street Where You Live just may be Clark’s best in years.”
— Amazon.com, editorial review -
“Mary Higgins Clark is at her hair-raising best with On the Street Where You Live; after more than twenty-five years in the biz, Clark’s plotting remains fresh and original, and her prose is still sharp as a knife. Chilling, engrossing, and genuinely enjoyable, On the Street Where You Live shows that the Queen of Suspense continues to work with the deftness and grace of a true master of the form.”
— Barnes & Noble, editorial review -
“A suspenseful page-turner that will delight her many fans.”
— Booklist -
“A highly entertaining thriller that just might provoke you to view your friends and family in a more speculative light.”
— BookReporter.com -
“Mary Higgins Clark’s strongest novel in years. This is a delicious chiller that will keep you guessing until the very last page is turned.”
— RT Book Reviews (4½ stars)
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A #1 New York Times bestseller
On the Street Where You Live Listener Reviews
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" All of her books are the same- but they are intense, fast reads and I like them. For the most part, if you like one of her books you'll like them all. "
— Samantha, 2/17/2014 -
" Scary, so not recommended if you are a light sleeper and like to read before bed! But not gory - more emotionally scary. Well written and keeps you guessing. Takes place in Spring Lake, NJ, so was fun as we were in midst of moving to Old Bridge, NJ "
— Tatiana, 2/15/2014 -
" Bonus Book - September 2006 "
— The, 2/13/2014 -
" I was in the mood for something different so I thought I would try a Mary Higgins Clark Book. I haven't read her in a loooong time. I really enjoyed her older books like "Where are the Children?" but I found this one to just be ok. I couldn't believe how stupid the heroine was to insist on stayin home alone when she knew a killer was going to strike shortly. I wasn't overly surprised by who the killer was either. Nice change from what I had been reading but not a riveting read. "
— Beth, 2/12/2014 -
" My absolute favorite MHC book! I loved it like crazy. I've reread it a dozen times and it's still just as good. Keeps you guessing on the edge of your seat, and spooky, too. Fantabulous! "
— Anne, 2/10/2014 -
" I always enjoy reading Mary Higgins Clark. Not deep, but relaxing reading. A Whodunit book with a lot of possibilities of who the guilty person was. I finally made a guess, and was correct, but was almost to the end and still wasn't sure. "
— Marlene, 1/22/2014 -
" I was mildly entertained reading this, but nothing surprised me. I used to get chills reading Mary Higgins Clark books, but perhaps I have outgrown them. "
— Casey, 1/19/2014 -
" very intense. even the second and third time you read. probably my favorite book from this author and I have read a ton "
— Angela, 1/17/2014 -
" Hands down one of the most suspenseful, twisty books Mary Higgins Clark ever wrote! "
— Sophie, 1/15/2014 -
" You'll never guess who it is!!! "
— Suzy, 12/12/2013 -
" A total unexpected ending... Love the way it is written by connecting the past to the present. Highly recommended! "
— Mei, 11/26/2013 -
" I loved this, very well written :o) "
— Stacy, 11/15/2013 -
" This is the second book I have read by this author. I like her books, and her writing style, however these books have WAY too many characters for me. It is hard to keep up with so many characters and their lives. I'm not sure if I will be reading another. I did like the book & the ending. "
— Blessedmommy22, 11/5/2013 -
" Loved it and with so many suspects, Clark keeps you guessing! "
— Brittany, 10/25/2013 -
" Perfectly enjoyable, but a bit standard. I have a further 5 Mary Higgins Clark novels to read, & I'm reading them in date order, so perhaps they'll improve over time. "
— Jules, 9/8/2013 -
" Of Mary Higgins Clark's books, this is the only one that really impacted me. The idea of the copicat killer is disturbing, yet heinously familliar. The ending isn't too bad, either. "
— Emily, 6/23/2013 -
" I am hooked to these murder mysteries.... "
— Monica, 3/18/2013 -
" A great who's done it, a wonderful light mystery. "
— Lorraine, 1/17/2013 -
" I love Mary Higgins Clark because she is so unpredicatable. I am just about to the end and I'm still not sure who the murderer is. I think I have read everyone of her books. The earlier ones she wrote are the best. "
— Margene, 12/11/2012 -
" Excellent! you can't go wrong with Mary Higgins Clark! "
— Dottie, 8/23/2012 -
" Another rock-solid mystery by a great author. My only difficulty was trying to keep all the characters straight. Kept my attention throughout. Have to admit it was a creepy storyline, though. "
— Carol, 3/17/2012 -
" not really reading this - listening to it on cd. "
— Bethany, 11/15/2011 -
" I didn't know what to expect...but I really enjoyed reading Mary Higgins Clark! It was a quick and engrossing read. I will not shy from her mass-market paperbacks anymore. "
— Brielle, 10/27/2011 -
" Oh my gosh so freaky! This was so interesting how it could repeat itself through a diary once kept.... "
— Lynnette, 9/13/2011 -
" I love how she weaves together the 2 mysteries together, one from the 1890's the other modern day. A very enjoyable read! "
— Krista, 7/24/2011 -
" This one was freaky to me - a few too many people died. "
— Spring, 5/31/2011 -
" Great book! This book sparked my interest in suspense novels. "
— Marissa, 5/12/2011 -
" I enjoyed it better than the previous one I had read by MHC. I liked the link between the 1800's and the present story and all the suspense. "
— Pequete, 5/5/2011 -
" Of Mary Higgins Clark's books, this is the only one that really impacted me. The idea of the copicat killer is disturbing, yet heinously familliar. The ending isn't too bad, either. "
— Emily, 4/20/2011 -
" This is one of the very few authors who's books I will buy as soon as they hit the shelves......or pre-order if possible. "
— Laurie, 3/7/2011 -
" Now I remember why I stopped reading these books after high school. Not horrible, but not great. "
— valpal, 1/27/2011 -
" It was an all right book mainly because the ending was simple and very predictable. In the end everything happened just as you thought that it would. "
— June, 1/26/2011 -
" My favorite Mary Higgins Clark book "
— Kim, 1/17/2011 -
" This one was very good - one of the first I read from this author. I'll be reading more of her mysteries. "
— Karen, 1/17/2011 -
" This started off ok, but the plot wandered about and just couldn't hold my interest. Nowhere near as good as most of her books I have read. "
— Jan, 1/4/2011 -
" Page turning but I guessed who the killer was early on. "
— Emily, 12/13/2010 -
" mary higgins clark's a street where you live was a nice easy read. finished it a day. "
— Debbie, 11/24/2010 -
" I thought this was okay. NOt terrible, passed the time, but not fantastic either. "
— Haley, 11/20/2010 -
" This was an O.K. book. It dealt with three murders from the 1890's and a copy cat murderer in the 2000's. It was interesting and kept me guessing as to who the murderer was. "
— Joanna, 11/16/2010 -
" I'm so stupid! I read the first 200 pages and put it down confident I had determined the killer. I read another book, came back for this one to just "finish it off" and I was wrong, wrong, wrong. Chilly ending! I loved it. "
— Cindy, 11/6/2010
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 Jan Maxwell
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.