Death Wears a Beauty Mask and Other Stories - Softcover

Mary Higgins Clark

Softcover

ISBN 10: 147114321X ISBN 13: 9781471143212

Publisher: Simon & Schuster, 2015

Synopsis

Collected together for the first time are 25 of Mary Higgins Clark's most acclaimed short stories. Featuring her trademark wit, style and razor-sharp plotting, this is must-have for every fan. And her most famous story, 'Death Wears a Beauty Mask', left unfinished since 1973, finally gets its spectacular ending ...

About this title

About the Author

Mary Higgins Clark is the author of thirty-one suspense novels; three collections of short stories; a historical novel, and a memoir. She is the co-author with her daughter, Carol Higgins Clark, of five holiday suspense novels.

Review

Praise for Death Wears a Beauty Mask and Other Stories

“This collection nicely illustrates Clark's range and superlative storytelling talent.” (Publishers Weekly)

“A gem...a tale with all of Clark’s trademarks: multiple twists, rising tension and a true whodunit. It’s a story to savor, as are the remaining pieces – all previously published – in the collection...There’s something about Mary, and that something is her unfailing ability to grip her legion of readers. And those fans are in for a triple treat as her anniversary year proceeds.” (Richmond Times-Dispatch)

Praise for I've Got You Under My Skin

"Fans of MWA Grand Master Clark will find plenty of intrigue and excitement in this contemporary thriller." (Publishers Weekly)

Praise for The Cinderella Murder

"Fans of MWA Grand Master Clark will find plenty of intrigue and excitement in this contemporary thriller...Clark keeps readers guessing and in suspense." (Publishers Weekly)

"The snappy pace, layered characters, and many plot surprises will keep readers guessing in this fascinating mystery by two talented writers."

(Booklist)

"This serendipitous series launch, or continuation, will satisfy Clark's legion of fans and may well win her some new ones." (Kirkus Reviews)

Praise for Daddy’s Gone A Hunting

“Mary Higgins Clark has penned yet another mystery that will keep her at the top of the suspense writers list for a very long time....Daddy’s Gone A Hunting will chill readers....This one is not to be missed.” (Bookreporter.com)

Praise for I'll Walk Alone

“Teeming with tantalizing twists, Clark’s crackling tale of identity theft, revenge, and murder is a tempting and thought-provoking thriller.”

(Booklist)

“Fans will bite their nails to the quick.”

(Kirkus Reviews)

Praise for The Lost Years

“They say that Agatha Christie was the Grand Dame of Mystery. If that’s true, then Mary Higgins Clark must be the Marquise, because this book is a royal treat. . . . The Lost Years is truly a keeper.”

(Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)

About this edition

• Publisher: Simon & Schuster
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 147114321X
• ISBN 13: 9781471143212
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 304