The Cinderella Murder
In this collaboration between “Queen of Suspense” Mary Higgins Clark and bestselling author Alafair Burke, “the snappy pace, layered characters, and many plot surprises will keep readers guessing in this fascinating mystery” (Booklist).
Television producer Laurie Moran is delighted when the pilot for her reality drama, Under Suspicion, is a success. Even more, the program—a cold case series that revisits unsolved crimes by recreating them with those affected—is off to a fantastic start when it helps solve an infamous murder in the very first episode.
Now Laurie has the ideal case to feature in the next episode of Under Suspicion: the Cinderella Murder. When Susan Dempsey, a beautiful and multi-talented UCLA student, was found dead, her murder raised numerous questions. Why was her car parked miles from her body? Had she ever shown up for the acting audition she was due to attend at the home of an up-and-coming director? Why does Susan’s boyfriend want to avoid questions about their relationship? Was her disappearance connected to a controversial church? Was she close to her computer science professor because of her technological brilliance, or something more? And why was Susan missing one of her shoes when her body was discovered?
With the help of Under Suspicion host Alex Buckley, Laurie knows the case will attract great ratings, especially when the former suspects include Hollywood’s elite and tech billionaires. The suspense and drama are perfect for the silver screen—but is Cinderella’s murderer ready for a close-up?
Together Mary Higgins Clark and Alafair Burke deliver “plenty of intrigue and excitement” (Publishers Weekly) in this exciting start to a new series that will keep you guessing until the final page.
Reviews
This book was a wonderful book for this series, I loved how Mary Higgins Clark kept you guessing at the suspects, there were so many to choose from! Mary proved why she is the Queen of Suspense, never letting you go until the book was over. The one murdered was a girl by the name of Susan, who was killed 20 years previously, but the police never discovered the killer, in steps Laurie and her tv crew to see about figuring out the whole story. So begins the wonderful book, recommend reading, very worth your time!
By JustJenV
I’ve always enjoyed Mary Higgins Clark. This different spin on a murder mystery was quite intriguing and fun to read. A fairly simple read that kept you wanting to read until the end. And well designed so that the reader did not quickly guess the outcome. Plan on reading the entire series of these books.
By TGford
I’ve enjoyed each book in this series so far.
By macys app
In my opinion Mary Higgins Clark is the greatest mystery writer around. She’s created another great mystery this time. I can usually figure out “who done it” early in the book but I didn’t figure this one out until very close to the end. Another job well done.
By lmann78
I had a really hard time putting this book down!!!!! I would read it on my breaks at work and clocked in late a couple times because I couldn't put the book down!!!!!!!!! People who love mystery books should definitely read this book!!!!!!
By Peaceandlove4888