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Where Are the Children?

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Love this book-one of the first I read by the amazing Mary Higgins Clark! The story pulls you in and the suspense keeps you reading!

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I first read Where Are the Children way back in the 80s when I was a teenager. Reading it again as an adult, It still grabbed me from the beginning. There is no question that Mary Higgins Clark was a master of romantic suspense. She truly was a trailblazer in the genre. Reading this now, nearly 50 years after it was written, it still feels fresh (although there are a lot of dated references). Mary Higgins Clark has long been a favorite of mine and this reminded me of how much I love her earlier books.

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I have loved all of Clark’s books, and this is one of my favorites. This talented and gifted author has never disappointed me. This book is a cannot put down page turner. The children disappear…again? How can this happen? This is a timeless mystery that transports the reader to Cape Cod and another mystery by the best. Secrets abound and red herrings. Each time I have read this book, I discover new insights. Clark has written so many stories…enjoy this one.I am so glad this publisher is coming out with her books again. Curl up in a comfy chair…grab a cup of steaming herbal tea and a cozy blanket. Read the master of mystery.

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Mary Higgins Clark originally wrote this novel in 1975 and nearly 50 years later, it is still as thrilling to read as when it was first published. I believe this was her first commercial success with a novel and it launched a well deserved career for her. As the author was able to weave a thrilling story together and leave just enough clues for her readers to be lead astray once or twice before the big reveal.

Mary Higgins Clark is a legend among suspense writers and Where are the Children? is well worth a permanent spot on your bookcase.

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Where Are the Children?
by Mary Higgins Clark
Pub Date: Feb.21, 2023
Simon and Schuster

Thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for this step back in time with this latest release of this classic.
I really enjoyed the author's notes which explained more about this book and why it was the turning point in her life.
Love this book and highly recommend it!
5 stars

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So much nostalgia reading this classic again so many years after it was first published. I appreciated the introduction and learning why MHC wrote it and what it was like to publish at that time.

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This book was like a blast from the past. I used to read Mary Higgins Clark back in the day when I was much younger. I may have even read this before, though I don’t particularly remember it. Her mysteries are usually quick and easy reads with enough breadcrumbs thrown in to steer you off track, but not so much that they get you frustrated. I read this book in two days and enjoyed the writing and the story. I did figure it out a little bit too early, which I don’t like to do, but it seemed obvious to me what was going on long before the ending. However, I would still recommend this book to those , who love Mary Higgins Clark, or who love mysteries in general. Thank you to NetGalley for the advance for you to copy.

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I've been a fan of Mary Higgins Clark and I was surprised to find I hadn't read the book that skyrocketed her into main stream success. Where Are the Children delivers the usual MHC twists and turns but always kept me guessing. I'm so glad I was able to receive an ARC of the latest edition.

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I thought this story seemed familiar; then I discovered that I’d read a copy before. Well, it was just as good the second time. The author is a master of the genre, and she keeps the reader guessing until the end.

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