Two years after the day that her son, Matthew, was kidnapped in broad daylight in Central Park, Alexandra Moreland still finds herself torn between hope and despair. As no trace of Matthew was ever found, she has never been able to give him up for dead. But now, on what would have been Matthew's fifth birthday, photos surface that seem to show Alexandra kidnapping her own child. Then, as her bank accounts are suddenly drained, and her reputation as a successful architect comes under immense pressure, Alexandra begins to suspect that someone is using her credit cards to steal her identity. But who would want to ruin her so completely? Hounded by the press, under investigation by the police, attacked by both her angry ex-husband and a vindictive business rival, Alexandra, sustained only by her belief that Matthew is still alive, sets out to discover who is behind this cruel hoax. Little does she realize that with every step she takes toward the truth, she is putting herself -and those she loves most - in mortal danger.
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Praise for Mary Higgins Clark's" I'll Walk Alone: "
"Fans will bite their nails to the quick."
--"Kirkus Reviews"
"A gripping plot, a likable female lead, and a wonderfully eclectic cast of supporting characters."
--"Library Journal Express"
"Teeming with tantalizing twists, Clark's crackling tale of identity theft, revenge, and murder is a tempting and thought-provoking thriller."
--"Booklist"
"Hang on to your hats for this latest page turner. . . . Scary."
--"Fresh Fiction"
"One of Mary Higgins Clark's most suspenseful books. Fans and newcomers alike will find themselves staying up all night to find out what happens next."
--"Bookreporter"--na --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.
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MARY HIGGINS CLARK is the author of twenty-nine suspense novels; three collections of short stories; a historical novel, and a memoir. She is the co-author with her daughter, Carol Higgins Clark, of five holiday suspense novels.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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A reprise of formula - easygoing, undemanding read with masses of plot holes!
10 Nov 2011
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I'll Walk Alone repeats the successful formula of n other books by Mary Higgins Clark. The reader knows exactly what to expect - the protagonist is a decent young woman suffering some ordeal that is outside her control; various male characters are involved, one of whom will probably end up being the villain and another of whom will probably end up marrying her; and there's a dash of suspense, but nothing too explicit, in resolving the mystery.
I'll Walk Alone is about an interior designer, Zan (Alexandra) Moreland, whose young child disappeared from a New York park two years ago, never to be found. Zan has attempted to put her life back together, but although she makes ends meet she remains traumatised. The framework for the action here is two-fold: Zan is behaving strangely (for example, confessing to a priest that she is aware of a murder that is about to be committed); and some startling new evidence is revealed indicating she may have kidnapped her own child.
Events unfold from the perspective of several characters, two of whom are Alivirah and Willie Meehan, who will be familiar from previous novels as Alvirah, a cleaning lady, won millions of dollars in the state lottery and is now an amateur detective and columnist for a New York newspaper. It is in this latter guise that she has become friends with Zan, trying to support the fragile young woman as she tries to re-establish her career. However, even Alvirah begins to doubt Zan's sanity as the evidence implicating her in her son's disappearance seems overwhelming.
This is a book that one must simply take on its own terms. It carries the reader along in its engaging, confiding style. However, there are many coincidences and plot holes that really don't bear any scrutiny. If one is going to enjoy the novel, one is going to have to leave one's critical faculties at the door. There is also rather a lot left unexplained at the end about what's been going on for the past two years and why, not least in the motivation of one person, who seems particularly dopey when it comes to being threatened and manipulated, and seems never to have heard of covering oneself by lodging an account of events with a lawyer or bank. Yet despite these flaws, reading this undemanding book passed the time pleasantly enough on a Saturday while suffering from a cold.
I'll Walk Alone is about an interior designer, Zan (Alexandra) Moreland, whose young child disappeared from a New York park two years ago, never to be found. Zan has attempted to put her life back together, but although she makes ends meet she remains traumatised. The framework for the action here is two-fold: Zan is behaving strangely (for example, confessing to a priest that she is aware of a murder that is about to be committed); and some startling new evidence is revealed indicating she may have kidnapped her own child.
Events unfold from the perspective of several characters, two of whom are Alivirah and Willie Meehan, who will be familiar from previous novels as Alvirah, a cleaning lady, won millions of dollars in the state lottery and is now an amateur detective and columnist for a New York newspaper. It is in this latter guise that she has become friends with Zan, trying to support the fragile young woman as she tries to re-establish her career. However, even Alvirah begins to doubt Zan's sanity as the evidence implicating her in her son's disappearance seems overwhelming.
This is a book that one must simply take on its own terms. It carries the reader along in its engaging, confiding style. However, there are many coincidences and plot holes that really don't bear any scrutiny. If one is going to enjoy the novel, one is going to have to leave one's critical faculties at the door. There is also rather a lot left unexplained at the end about what's been going on for the past two years and why, not least in the motivation of one person, who seems particularly dopey when it comes to being threatened and manipulated, and seems never to have heard of covering oneself by lodging an account of events with a lawyer or bank. Yet despite these flaws, reading this undemanding book passed the time pleasantly enough on a Saturday while suffering from a cold.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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Many of Ms Higgins Clark's books were stimulating, scary and intelligent. However, this one, I'll Walk Alone, lacks her earlier power; it is actually not an interesting book. Don 't buy this one, but start reading her earliar books.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By Jeannie B
Format:Hardcover
I had previously read an earlier Mary Higgins Clark book and had added her to my list of readable authors, however, if this had been the first of her books I had read I would not read another.
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I haven't yet read this book because I am saving it to read later in the year when we go to Devon on our holidays. Read more
Published 16 days ago by Carol
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Good read...kept me hooked from start to finish.
There are many different reviews on this book. Personally (I have read many Mary Higgins Clark books), I found this an enjoyable read. Read more
Published 29 days ago by JAH79
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good read
I love reading Mary Higgins Clark books, they never disappoint, I cant wait until the next one, would recommend to everyone
Published 4 months ago by Alison Davies
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good reading
I would reccomend this book. It is typicle Mary higgins Clark. I love the suspense. A good read. I like all her books
Published 4 months ago by jac
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I'll walk alone
Brilliant, couldn't put it down really wasn't expecting it to turn out the way it did. I would differently recommend this book.
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Brilliant book
A very good read as are all her books. Totally recommend this author. Have read most of her stories awesome
Published 4 months ago by Margaret C. Weir
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Great holiday reading
It was light reading and a good twist in the story but I did work it out about half way through the book
Published 5 months ago by Mrs F M Mapplebeck
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A reasonable read
Not a highbrow read and not a very believable story with the ending foreseen from halfway through, but it certainly helped to fill the time pleasantly on a long journey.
Published 5 months ago by G. Moorfield
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I'll Walk Alone.
Mary Higgins Clark always easing reading. Predictable ending (i.e. the villain) but enjoyable nevertheless although her earlier novels were better.
Published 5 months ago by Carol Humphrey
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I love Mary Higgins Clark books
I love Mary Higgins Clark books but, they are not so easy to find in the U.K. so glad for Amazon U.k, had the books in no time at all, and the price was great. Read more
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