Death Wears a Beauty Mask and Other Stor (Reprint) (Paperback) by Mary Higgins Clark

Book Synopsis

In 1974, master storyteller Mary Higgins Clark began writing a novella inspired by the dark side of the New York City fashion world. She then put the unfinished manuscript aside to write Where Are the Children?, the novel that would launch her career. Forty years later, Clark returned to that novella and wrote its ending. Now--for the first time ever--Death Wears a Beauty Mask is available for readers along with a stunning array of short fiction that spans her remarkable career.

From Clark's first-ever published story (1956's "Stowaway"), to classic tales featuring some of her most memorable characters, Death Wears A Beauty Mask And Other Stories is a jewel of a collection brimming over with the chills and heart-pounding drama we've come to expect from the Queen of Suspense. Death Wears A Beauty Mask And Other Stories is a spine-tingling read and a special glimpse into the evolution of a world-class writing career.

Review Quotes

"This collection nicely illustrates Clark's range and superlative storytelling talent."-- "Publishers Weekly"

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"

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 New York Times bestselling author Mary Higgins Clark

"The mistress of high tension."-- "The New Yorker"

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"

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"

"A flawless storyteller."-- "The Washington Post Book World"

"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"

"Clark, known rightly as the Queen of Suspense, performs her usual magic."

-- "Richmond Times-Dispatch"

"Fans will bite their nails to the quick."

-- "Kirkus Reviews"

"The grande dame of American thriller writing."-- "Los Angeles Times Book Review"

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"