A Cry In The Night [Mass Market Paperback]

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

A Cry In The Night [Mass Market Paperback]

Product Details

Mass Market Paperback: 352 pages
Publisher: Pocket Books; 1 edition (December 1, 1993)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0671886665
ISBN-13: 978-0671886660
Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.2 x 0.9 inches
Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)

By : Mary Higgins Clark
Price : $7.99

Customer Reviews

I absolutely love Mary Higgins Clark and I believe that I have read all of her books, but A Cry in the Night really is the shining star of her collection. She takes a very naive woman who is trying hard, as a single mother and working full-time to support her family, and puts her in this very convienent position that she can't say no to. I was amazed that after the first and second times I read it that I wanted to reread it over so many times. Clark is interesting and beautifully creates suspense and a very real apathy toward the character. Just writing this review makes me want to pick up my very worn copy and start this book all over again. I am impressed by all of her books, but the only problem I have is the lack of originality when it comes to the character's plots. They all seem the same to me. You have this attractive, successful woman who has a great job, is single predominately, and comes across a mystery that she somehow has managed to get herself involved in. Every one of her books, with the exception of this one and maybe one or two others, is like this. Nevertheless, I am still a huge fan of her books and would recommend anyone who loves a great mystery to definitely try this book. It is well worth your time.

MHC writes mostly suspense that really only get seriously frightening at the end. Not this one - its terrifying. This woman marries a man who turns out to be a maniac. The story of her and her two children is very scary. While not a book I would reread (too scary), it is definitely one to remember.