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A thrilling tale of mystery and intrigue from the internationally bestselling author of DADDYS LITTLE GIRL and SECOND TIME AROUND

A collection of Mary Higgins Clark's acclaimed short stories, with her most famous unfinished story finally completed.From the firstever published story (1956's 'Stowaway'), to classic 'Alvirah and Willy', 'My Gal Sunday' and many more, Death Wears a Beauty Mask and Other Storiesgives readers the chance to revisit the short story highlights from the prolific 'Queen of Suspense'. As a grand finale to this collection of previously published hits comes a brandnew novella showcasing the dazzling and dangerous world of high fashion in 1970s New York City: 'Death Wears a Beauty Mask'.When Janice steps off the plane in New York City with her new husband Mike, she can barely contain her excitement knowing Alexandra is waiting at the gate. It's been nearly a year since Janice saw her glamorous, fashion model older sister, whose busy workload even kept her from attending Janice and Mike's wedding.But when Alexandra doesn't meet them at the airport as promised, Janice begins to worry. Even worse, no one has seen or heard from the beautiful model since she returned from shooting a campaign in Europe for the latest in luxury cosmetics: Beauty Mask.As Janice and Mike race around New York searching for clues, they are swept into the secretive world of modeling agents, fashion photographers, and highstakes advertisers who are all as desperate as they are to find Alexandra, and learn the truth behind the Beauty Mask.

Lorsque la talentueuse journaliste Penelope "Casey" Harrison commence á faire des recherches pour un article sur le mouvement #MeToo, des souvenirs sur un épisode de sa vie qu'elle essaye de fuir depuis des annees ressurgissent. Elle ne realise pas que le jeune homme qui l'a droguee et agressee lors de la soiree d'une fraternite a l'universite est maintenant un riche et puissant industriel qui, a la veille d'une fusion representant des millions, fera tout pour cacher la verite... jusqu'a tuera?ACCROCHELe nouvel opus de la grande reine du suspense !

The extraordinary new novel from the grande dame of suspense, Mary Higgins Clark. When talented journalist Penelope "Casey" Harrison starts to research a piece about the #MeToo movement that includes an incident in her own life that she has been trying to put out of her mind for years, she does not realise that the young man who drugged and assaulted her at a fraternity house party in college is now a wealthy, powerful industrialist on the eve of a merger which will make him a billionaire-and who will do anything, even murder, to cover his tracks. The novels of Mary Higgins Clark are perfect for fans of Sabine Durant, Shari Lapena and everyone who loves a good mystery... *** Praise for Mary Higgins Clark *** 'I adore Mary Higgins Clark' Karin Slaughter 'Trust Mary Higgins Clark to know what frightens us to death' New York Times 'Clark plays out her story like the pro that she is . . . flawless' Daily Mirror 'Should come with a warning: start in the evening and you'll be reading late into the night' USA Today

Kerry Dowling, 18 ans, organise une grande fête dans la maison familiale alors que ses parents sont absents. Le lendemain, son cadavre est retrouvé au fond de la piscine. Sa soeur Aline est bien déci

Une visite guidée des hauts-lieux du crime de Manhattan, ça vous tente ? C'est ce que vous propose cette anthologie de nouvelles sous le patronage de la reine du suspense Mary Higgins Clark, qui signe elle-meme l'une des nouvelles. L'ile de la grosse pomme est passee au crible sous la plume experte des Mystery Writers of America pour reveler enfin ses plus sombres secrets.Des rues de Harlem aux gratte-ciel de Wall Street en passant par les sentiers sinueux de Central Park, Manhattan regorge de possibilites... et d'affaires non-elucidees.

The haunting thriller from international bestselling author of DADDYS LITTLE GIRL

The Queen of Suspense Mary Higgins Clark and Alafair Burke are here with their fifth enthralling mystery in the New York Times bestselling Under Suspicion series as television producer Laurie Moran must solve the murder of a celebrity doctorbefore a mysterious stalker plots his next move.Television producer Laurie Moran recently became engaged to her investigative television shows former host, Alex Buckley, and since then, the two have been happily planning a summer wedding, preparing for Alexs confirmation to a federal judicial appointment, and searching for the perfect New York City home for their new life together.But then Laurie is approached by Robert and Cynthia Bell, parents of Dr. Martin Bell, a physician who was shot dead as he pulled into the driveway of his Greenwich Village carriage house five years ago. The Bells are sure that Martins disgraced and erratic wife, Kendra, carried out the murder. Determined to prove Kendras guilt and win custody over their grandchildren, they plead with Laurie to feature their sons case on Under Suspicion, ensuring her that Kendra is willing to cooperate.

Una selección de diez historias de detectives, donde el amor y suspenso comparten protagonismo

Le mari de Laurie Moran est froidement exécuté alors qu'il est en train de jouer avec son fils Timmy dans un parc. Avant de s'enfuir, le meurtrier, qui a des yeux d'un bleu électrique, lance au petit garçon : "Dis bien a ta mere qu'elle est la prochaine sur la liste et qu'ensuite ce sera ton tour !" Huit ans plus tard, ce meurtrier aux yeux bleus n'a toujours pas ete identifie et Laurie et son fils vivent toujours sous cette menace. Laurie, productrice de tele, continue neanmoins a travailler et a decide de lancer une nouvelle emission de telerealite consacree a de vieux Cold Case, reunissant les temoins du drame. Le premier episode est dedie au Graduation Gala Murders : il y a plus de vingt ans, la mondaine Betsy Powell et son mari Robert Powell organisaient une grande soiree en honneur de leur fille Claire et de ses trois amies fraichement diplomees, mais Betsy etait retrouvee morte etouffee au matin, un meurtre qui n'a jamais ete elucide. Laurie s'apprete a tourner son emission pilote dans la splendide demeure des Powell, mais ce qu'elle ignore, c'est que quelqu'un l'epie dans l'ombre... Quelqu'un qui a les yeux tres bleus.

Musique, rires et flirts : on n’est pas sérieux quand on a presque dix-huit ans ! Kerry profite de l’absence de ses parents pour organiser une grande fête de fin d’année. Ce sera sa dernière danse :

Laurie, la productrice-star de l'émission Suspicion, décide de rouvrir l'enquête sur le meurtre de Martin Bell, jeune neurologue a l'avenir brillant, retrouvé assassiné chez lui cinq ans auparavant. Mais elle ne se doute pas que sa propre vie est en danger.

The thrilling new novel from the multi-million copy global bestselling author, 'Queen of Suspense' Mary Higgins Clark. A glamorous cruise on a luxurious ocean liner turns deadly... Fleeing the humiliating arrest of her husband-to-be on the eve of their wedding, Celia Kilbride, a gems and jewellery expert, hopes to escape from public attention by lecturing on a brand-new cruise ship, the Queen Charlotte. On board she meets eighty-six-year-old Lady Emily Haywood - the owner of a priceless emerald necklace that she intends to leave to a museum after the cruise. But three days out to sea Lady Emily is found dead - with the necklace missing. And the list of suspects is large and growing. Celia sets out to find the killer, not realizing that she has put herself in mortal danger before the ship reaches its final destination...