- Paperback: 336 pages
- Publisher: Pocket Books (7 Jan 2010)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1849830258
- ISBN-13: 978-1849830256
- Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 13 x 2.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 113,159 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"Como Hitchcock hizo en sus peliculas, Clark crea un mundo propio tan habilmente... que es completamente creible."
--"The Los Angeles Times Book Review "
--"The Los Angeles Times Book Review "
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When Natalie Raines, famous Broadway star, is found in her home in Closter, New Jersey, dying from a gunshot wound, her former husband, Gregg Aldrich, whom she was in the process of divorcing, is the chief suspect. What no one knows is that, only days before she was murdered, Natalie accidentally came face to face with the man who killed her former roommate, Jamie Evans. Two years later, career criminal Jimmy Easton, comes forward to claim that Aldrich hired him to kill his wife, but he turned the job down. Based on Easton's testimony, Gregg is charged with the murder of his wife. Handling the case is Emily Wallace, an attractive thirty-two-year-old widowed assistant prosecutor. As Aldrich's trial is making headlines, Emily's boss, Ted Wesley, warns her that this high-profile case will reveal personal matters about her, such as the fact that she had a heart transplant. And, during the trial, Emily experiences sentiments which defy all reason and continue after Gregg Aldrich's fate is decided by the jury. In the meantime, she does not realize that her own life is now at risk.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Mary Higgins Clark's latest book is a fast-paced and entertaining page-turner. Cleverly plotted with lots of twists and turns in true MHC-style.
Broadway star Natalie Raines accidentally discovers who killed her former roommate. A few days after the revellation, Natalie is found dead in her home and her soon-to-be ex-husband Gregg Aldrich is suspected of the murder. But nothing happens until two years later when career criminal Jimmy Houston claims that Aldrich had hired him to kill his wife.
Assistant prosecutor Emily Wallace is assigned the case, and while she is busy preparing a seemingly well-meaning neighbour offers to take care of her dog. Emily thankfully accepts and even gives him a key to her home. However, after a while the neighbour starts appearing somewhat creepy and soon Emily begins to fear for her own life.
The case is high profile and we follow the developments, not the least the brilliantly written courtroom scenes.
There are many interesting people involved in this drama. The characterization is excellent and the question of "who did it" well enough and long enough hidden to keep the reader awake until the wee hours.
What made me hold back the last star and only give the book a four, is that it does taste a tiny bit of routine. As the truth is slowly revealed, everything fits almost too well and from the moment the suspect is hinted at, the solution is obvious and the final pieces of the puzzle neatly falling into place. In other words, no shocking surprise during the last pages here.
Although not particularly original, great entertainment and a typical Mary Higgins Clark mystery which will certainly delight all her fans.
Broadway star Natalie Raines accidentally discovers who killed her former roommate. A few days after the revellation, Natalie is found dead in her home and her soon-to-be ex-husband Gregg Aldrich is suspected of the murder. But nothing happens until two years later when career criminal Jimmy Houston claims that Aldrich had hired him to kill his wife.
Assistant prosecutor Emily Wallace is assigned the case, and while she is busy preparing a seemingly well-meaning neighbour offers to take care of her dog. Emily thankfully accepts and even gives him a key to her home. However, after a while the neighbour starts appearing somewhat creepy and soon Emily begins to fear for her own life.
The case is high profile and we follow the developments, not the least the brilliantly written courtroom scenes.
There are many interesting people involved in this drama. The characterization is excellent and the question of "who did it" well enough and long enough hidden to keep the reader awake until the wee hours.
What made me hold back the last star and only give the book a four, is that it does taste a tiny bit of routine. As the truth is slowly revealed, everything fits almost too well and from the moment the suspect is hinted at, the solution is obvious and the final pieces of the puzzle neatly falling into place. In other words, no shocking surprise during the last pages here.
Although not particularly original, great entertainment and a typical Mary Higgins Clark mystery which will certainly delight all her fans.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I have been a MHC fan since her earliest books but have been very disappointed in her recent stories. I am so glad to report that her latest "Just Take My Heart" is back on song. There is a questionable storyline re heart transplants but it is an insignificant part of the whole and she is back on form with a gutsy heroine and an interesting and involved bunch of characters. More of the same please Mrs Higgins Clark.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Emily Wallace is an Assistant Prosecuting attorney. She has just been handed a case that will take all of her knowledge to prosecute.
Natalie Raines is dead, killed in her own kitchen. Her ex-husband, Greg Aldrich and former Manager, is on trial for the killing. The only problem is that Natalie's mother, doesn't believe Greg could have killed her.
Is Emily up to handling the case? She has had a heart transplant recently and has also lost her husband. With the many hours required to prepart for trial, she gives her neighbor a house key so he can walk Bess, her dog.
The trial goes forward and Greg is convicted. But Emily is now having second thoughts about his guilt. She begins her own investigation and.....Well, I don't want to spoil the very unusual twist this story takes so you will just have to listen to it for yourself.
Jan Maxwell reads this story and does an excellent job of it. She is easy to listen to and gives the various characters a bit of their own voice inflection.
Natalie Raines is dead, killed in her own kitchen. Her ex-husband, Greg Aldrich and former Manager, is on trial for the killing. The only problem is that Natalie's mother, doesn't believe Greg could have killed her.
Is Emily up to handling the case? She has had a heart transplant recently and has also lost her husband. With the many hours required to prepart for trial, she gives her neighbor a house key so he can walk Bess, her dog.
The trial goes forward and Greg is convicted. But Emily is now having second thoughts about his guilt. She begins her own investigation and.....Well, I don't want to spoil the very unusual twist this story takes so you will just have to listen to it for yourself.
Jan Maxwell reads this story and does an excellent job of it. She is easy to listen to and gives the various characters a bit of their own voice inflection.
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Love it
I'm biased as I love Mary Higgins Clark but this novel is one of her best. Quite an involved story and I won't give anything away but if you like MHC you will love this one.
Published 3 months ago by LINSALI
DISAPPOINTING IN THE EXTREME!
This was a very disappointing read and the narrative was riddled with flaws. I think MHC is churning out far too many books and, in this one, she has produced a load of rubbish. Read more
Published 8 months ago by C. Roberts
Her first were her best
"Thin" on plot and "thin" on characterisation. Is MHC running out of ideas? Her novels have always been very formulaic but nevertheless gripping and full of suspense. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Jane Baker
Disappointed for the first time ever.
I have waited with baited breath for every new Mary Higgins Clark and I have always enjoyed each and every one of them. Not so this one. Read more
Published 13 months ago by KathyW
My favourite author
Really enjoyed this book, Mary Higgins Clark is my favourite author she always delivers, I always look forward to reading her latest novel, I re-read old ones as well something I... Read more
Published 16 months ago by bilboccherry
crime book
Ifound this book to be an excellent read,it was exciting and hard to put down,I will be looking for more books by this author
Published 17 months ago by kirsty8
GREAT READ
I HAVE NEVER READ HER BOOKS BEFORE AND I HAVE BEEN MISSING OUT! NOW WANT TO PURCHASE HER WHOLE COLLECTION.
Published 19 months ago by Ms. D. Sedgwick
Kept me gripped
I hadn't read any MHC books for years so I was pleased to return to her work with this book and thoroughly enjoyed it. Read more
Published on 3 Mar 2010 by S. K. Tyler
Gripped ... from page one!
This book had me totally gripped, right from page one.
Mary Higgins Clark's characters are completely believable. Read more
Mary Higgins Clark's characters are completely believable. Read more
Published on 27 Feb 2010 by Karen Baxter
just take my heart
another superb offing from mary higgins clark, as always a twist that keeps
you guessing till the end.
you guessing till the end.
Published on 14 Aug 2009 by jo judge
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