“The mistress of high tension” (The New Yorker) and undisputed Queen of Suspense Mary Higgins Clark brings us another New York Times bestselling novel that USA TODAY calls “her page-turning best” about a killer who targets lonely women on cruise ships, a masterful combination of page-turning suspense and classic mystery.
When Dr. Susan Chandler decides to use her daily radio talk show to explore the phenomenon of women who disappear and are later found to have become victims of killers who prey on the lonely and insecure, she has no idea that she is exposing herself—and those closest to her—to the very terror that she hopes to warn others against.
Susan sets out to determine who is responsible for an attempt on the life of a woman who called in to the show offering information on the mysterious disappearance from a cruise ship, years before, of Regina Clausen, a wealthy investment advisor. Soon Susan finds herself in a race against time, for not only does the killer stalk these lonely women, but he seems intent on eliminating anyone who can possibly further Susan’s investigation.
As her search intensifies, Susan finds herself confronted with the realization that one of the men who have become important figures in her life might actually be the killer. And as she gets closer to uncovering his identity, she realizes almost too late that the hunter has become the hunted. Is she the next one marked for murder?
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"I love Mary Higgins Clark! Her characters are so good and all her books are just so well written. Anyone out there who is a mystery fan needs to read one of her books they are all amazing! "
— Andrea (5 out of 5 stars)
“Mary Higgins Clark at her page-turning best…The pace is near panic.”
— USA Today“You Belong To Me...Trust me, this well-known old song will take on a new meaning the next time you hear it...Clark is a virtuoso.
— Chicago Tribune“Mary Higgins Clark has nothing to fear we ‘belong’ to her.”
— Entertainment Weekly“What unfolds is a riveting tale of one woman’s quest for the truth. Clark is a smart, entertaining storyteller.”
— Booklist" A good story about a psychologist who find herself in the middle of a string of killings and she is running out of time to find out who did it. Meanwhile, there are two men interested in her and unbeknown to her, one of them is the killer. "
— Sheila, 5/15/2011" A fast-paced and suspenseful thriller! This book follows a radio show host who is trying to solve a murder mystery, which brings the killer's attention onto her and her listener who claims to have information on the case. "
— Marissa, 5/14/2011" I don't think I've read a book by Mary Higgins Clark since college. Found this one on my parent's book shelf and decided to read it. A good mystery. I enjoyed trying to figure out "who did it." I just never really felt much for any of the characters. "
— Anne, 4/20/2011" I read this while on vacation--glad that I didn't pick a cruise! <br/>Love scary stories. <br/> "
— Jenny, 4/6/2011" Niente di nuovo sul fronte thriller. Banale e prevedibile. <br/> <br/> "
— Manuela, 3/16/2011" Um thriller magnifico! ( És Minha ) "
— Babete, 3/14/2011" I just can't say enough wonderful things about this author and the books she writes. "
— Laurie, 3/7/2011" quick read. Pretty well written, kept you wondering who the killer was up to the end. "
— Shirley, 2/14/2011" This was a quick, easy mystery with the typical plot twists and turns. It would be an excellant summer beach read. "
— Peggy, 1/26/2011" A quick read that you don't have to think much about. Fairly predictable. "
— Suzanne, 1/2/2011" The book is brilliant! I read it in one day 'cause you cannot put it away... Very nice plot! "
— Loveclassicmovies, 12/30/2010Mary 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.
Jayne Atkinson was born in Bournemouth, UK, though her family relocated to the US in her early life. She graduated from Northwestern University in 1981 with a BA in Communications before attending Yale Drama School. Her Broadway credits also include The Rainmaker (Tony nomination), Our Town, Enchanted April (Tony nomination, Drama Desk nomination; Outer Critics Circle Award) and Blithe Spirit. She has also appeared off-Broadway in a number of productions, including The Art of Success (Drama Desk nomination) and The Skriker (Drama Desk nomination). On television she is known for her guest appearances on the hit series The X-Files, Law and Order, Gossip Girl, and White Collar. Most recently, she has had roles in the series Secretary of State and the Netfilix original series House of Cards. She is married to actor Michel Gill, whom she met during a 1989 production of The Heiress at Long Wharf Theatre. Together they have one son.