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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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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
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.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
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.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Another excellent tale from Mary Higgins Clark guaranteed to keep you guessing until the very end. Once you have read or heard this one you will want to catch up with her extensive book list. Hope there are plenty more to come.
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Yep.. not bad, not bad..
This is the first book I've read of Mary Higgins Clark, but I don't think I will be reading any more.
I did enjoy it though. Read more
I did enjoy it though. Read more
Published 27 days ago by jg1966
Far from the best of her books
I have read Mary Higgins Clark in the past and enjoyed her books as light, undemanding reads. You pretty much know that you'll get the same sort of thing every time - heroine being... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Expat
Excellent Book
Read this book in two days and thoroughlly enjoyed it. Don't understand why it has mixed reviews as it is the same Mary Higgins Clark of old. No different. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mrs. A. L. Maddocks
Disappointing
This was the first book I have read from this author and probably would not read another.
I thought the story line weak and wasnot written well. Read more
I thought the story line weak and wasnot written well. Read more
Published 2 months ago by J. B. Wright
Trash!
This book is so poorly written its unbelievable. It feels like it has been churned out in a rush, with very lazy writing techniques. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Anna
Easy read
Another good, very easy read by Mary Higgins Clark. If you're a fan of author, then you must read this one.
Published 2 months ago by Renia
I'll Walk Alone
Mary Higgins Clark at her best. As always a slightly predictable ending. The story is fast paced and easy to read.
Published 2 months ago by Avid reader
Waste of time and money.
I was very disappointed in this boook as I have read every book of Mary's and enjoyed almost every one - the two exceptions being Santa Cruise and I'll walk alone. Read more
Published 2 months ago by KathyW
A Turning the Pages Review
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Having been a LOOOOOONG time fan of Mary Higgins Clark, I bought her new book without even reading the synopsis (actually still... Read more
Having been a LOOOOOONG time fan of Mary Higgins Clark, I bought her new book without even reading the synopsis (actually still... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Turning the Pages
dissapointing
I usually enjoy Mary Higgins Clark books but this one is too far fetched with an unconvincing storyline which was for the most part ridiculous. A let down.
Published 3 months ago by tilly
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