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The Second Time Around: A Novel Audiobook
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Nicholas Spencer, charismatic head of the medical research company Gen-Stone, involved in the development of an anticancer vaccine, suddenly disappears.
Early results of the vaccine seemed highly promising. Yet, coinciding with Spencer's disappearance is news that the FDA is denying approval. Then comes the shocking revelation that Spencer had looted Gen-Stone of huge sums of money.
Marcia "Carley" DeCarlo, a columnist for Wall Street Weekly, is assigned to cover the story. Carley is the stepsister of Spencer's wife, Lynn, an aggressive PR woman and socialite, whom she dislikes and distrusts.
As Carley proceeds with her investigation, she is confronted by seemingly impenetrable questions: Is Nicholas Spencer dead or in hiding? Was he guilty or set up? Why the sudden reversal in medical opinion of the vaccine from recognition to condemnation? As the facts unfold, Carley becomes the target of a dangerous group involved in a sinister and fraudulent scheme.
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"I loved this book. It had enough twists and turns to keep me interested and guessing if I had the mystery solved. The characters were alive and believable. I recommend this to anyone who likes a good mystery with a surprising ending."
— Judi (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Plays out her story like the pro that she is…flawless.”
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“There’s something special about Clark’s thrillers, and it’s not just the gentleness with which the bestselling writer approaches her often lurid subject matter…Grace, charm and solid storytelling.”
— Publishers Weekly -
“This plot could come right out of today’s headlines of corporate greed and ruthlessness and their devastating effect on small shareholders. Jan Maxwell’s narration is steady and clear. With a slight air of detachment, she adopts a tone fitting to the main character and treats all the characters evenhandedly.”
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“Clark…knows how to spin an intriguing tale, and this time she’s created a convincing heroine in Carley.”
— Booklist
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New York Times bestseller
The Second Time Around Listener Reviews
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" I always love a good murder mystery. It was clean as far as content, and kept me guessing with out being super intense. It was great for me because I wasn't looking for an "edge of your seat, can't put it down" kind of mystery, but I felt like it was well written and easy to follow. "
— Jessica, 2/20/2014 -
" I didn't find this one nearly as suspenseful as most of her mysteries. I am a real fan of MHC but can'r recommend this one. "
— Betty, 2/10/2014 -
" The book was okay. A typical Mary Higgins Clark book. "
— Pam, 1/10/2014 -
" An excellent book Mary Higgins Clark just keeps getting better! I loved the characters and the storyline kept me reading till the last page.I hope Ms.Clark will be around for many years to come! "
— Bonnie, 1/8/2014 -
" Enjoyed reading it, but you can figure out who's behind the murders midway!! very predictable...... "
— Johann, 1/1/2014 -
" Well written, you really aren't sure about what is the truth until the end. "
— Elsie, 12/28/2013 -
" I generally like her books a bit more. It seems like they are getting to be a bit like the Hardy Boys--just follow the formula to the end of the book. Some weak character development and run-of-the-mill bad guys. Okay book to listen to while you are working on other things. "
— Julene, 12/27/2013 -
" I love Mary Higgins Clark! "
— Erica, 12/17/2013 -
" good gad this author is prolific! I picked this one up in Snowmass & then had to find @ our library to finish it. Pretty dumb premise, but I did finish it. Not much suspense & not much depth. "
— Ann, 12/5/2013 -
" This was an easy read. A gripping tale of deception and suspense "
— Georgiann, 11/14/2013 -
" Very good mystery involving the disappearance of a man claiming to have a cancer vaccine, and the repercussions it has on those around him. "
— Linda, 11/3/2013
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.
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.