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Mary Higgins Clark, the "Queen of Suspense," has crafted a very special holiday story about a child's courage in the face of danger, and the power of love. Charged with menace and thrilling suspense, it is the #1 New York Times bestselling author's gift to readers for all seasons.
When Catherine Dornan's husband, Tom, is diagnosed with leukemia, she and their two young sons travel with him to New York during the holiday season for a lifesaving operation. On Christmas Eve, hoping to lift the boys' spirits, Catherine takes them to see Rockefeller Center's famous Christmas tree; while there, seven-year-old Brian notices a woman taking his mother's wallet. A St. Christopher medal tucked inside the wallet saved his grandfather's life in World War II, and Brian believes with all his heart that it will protect his father now. Impulsively, Brian follows the thief into the subway, and the most dangerous adventure of his young life begins...
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"Chilling and suspenseful, Silent Night by Mary Higgins Clark, is a 'happy ending' Christmas story. When Brian Dornan disappears from his mother's side on a cold New York Christmas Eve night, her world just about collapses. Her husband, Dr. Tom Dornan, recently diagnosed with leukemia, had life-saving surgery just hours before. She took her two young sons to view the Christmas sights and sounds of New York, in an effort to relieve them all of their stress. In the blink of an eye, Brian is gone. What follows is a tangled triangle suspense filled game of cat and mouse between the Dornans, a convicted felon named Jimmy Siddons,and Jimmy's sister, Cally Hunter. Jimmy escaped prison by shooting a guard and his life hangs in the balance. Jimmy shows up on Cally's doorstep wanting money and assistance and gets it by threatening her and Catherine Dornan's son, Brian. Clues about Jimmy's escape are known to the reader, but not to the participants, until a clever cop named Chris McNally saves the day."
— Jackie (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Genuinely thrilling and suspenseful.”
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“The tense-but-tender tale of the most harrowing Christmas Eve any mother could imagine...with an ending that’s nothing short of miraculous. We promise there won’t be a dry eye in the house!”
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“Clark...crams lots of intensity and suspense into little space.”
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“Teens will appreciate the realistic, paradoxical description of the relationship between Brian and his older brother: caring, concerned, and name-calling at the same time. Although readers know that the ending will be a happy one, they won’t expect the coincidences and the touching holiday details.”
— School Library Journal
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A Publishers Weekly bestseller
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A New York Times bestseller
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A USA Today bestseller
Silent Night Listener Reviews
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" A very beautiful yet simple story. "
— Shalini, 2/20/2014 -
" any book about christmas that i can read in one night in the middle of summer is a winner "
— Moira, 1/17/2014 -
" Never a disappointment when you read a Mary Higgins Clark Mystery. "
— Michael, 1/9/2014 -
" I listened to this while driving. Kept me awake. Just what I wanted it to do. It is nice having familiar characters as they become like good aquaintances "
— Annie, 1/3/2014 -
" This was a really fun quick mystery read. It was great for the holidays! "
— Mary, 1/2/2014 -
" I loved this book. It was a quick read with a little mystery mixed with a little drama all set at Christmas time. I have always been a Mary Higgins Clark fan but haven't read a book by her in a long time. Picked up this gem at the library sale and I'm so glad I did. Good story. "
— Stacey, 12/22/2013 -
" A quick and easy read, though quite predictable, but entertaining all the same. "
— Shelley, 11/22/2013 -
" I used to love her books, but they all seem the same. It took me years to finish this book, slow start, but I love a happy ending. "
— Karissa, 10/11/2013 -
" It was fun to read a holiday book...but it was awfully predictable. Also, tough to read about a seven year old boy lost and then kidnapped in NYC. Now, I never want to take the kids to New York! Quick, easy read, book #50 for the year!! "
— Erika, 9/28/2013 -
" Long a fan of Mary Higgins Clark, this autographed book was received in 1995 from my best friend. It's a special story about the power of love and the courage and faith of a child. "
— Jan, 9/23/2013 -
" Fun, light read... I enjoyed it. "
— Marilyn, 2/7/2013
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.