I Heard That Song Before

by Mary Higgins Clark

Book Overview

In a riveting psychological thriller, Mary Higgins Clark takes the reader deep into the mysteries of the human mind, where memories may be the most dangerous things of all. At the center of her novel is Kay Lansing, who has grown up in Englewood, New Jersey, daughter of the landscaper to the wealthy and powerful Carrington family. Their mansion -- a historic seventeenth-century manor house transported stone by stone from Wales in 1848 -- has a hidden...

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1416585729
• ISBN13: 9781416585725
• Release Date: February 2008
• Publisher: Pocket Books
• Length: 416 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 4.2" x 6.8"

Customer Reviews

Engrossing

This was a great, engrossing read. I could not put it down. This is one of the few books I truly did not know who was the culprit. You had your suspicions, but as the story went along it kept building and it really could have been anyone. I like that we get a sense of who the characters are while wondering if our protag is nuts getting into a whirlwind romance with a man under suspicion. Some of the dialogue is a little cheesy and I found myself skipping some of those lines, but it wasn't too distracting. Great story and interesting characters. Definitely recommend.

She did it again...

Once again, she has pulled rabbit out of her hat! This page turner has the ultimate 'who done it' story line. This was definitely one of her better books. I especially liked the sleepwalking angle. The fresh topic, made it that more enjoyable. A MHC was the first mystery/suspense book I've ever read, and I've been hooked ever since.

I Heard That Song Before

Mary Higgins Clark is one of my favorite authors. She always has a good storyline, strong characters and a moral compass. I especially like the fact that she doesn't use bad language or adult situtations in her books. Just a good curl up in the easy chair mystery.

Keeps You Guessing

This is typical Mary Higgins Clark, full of devious characters motivated to murder someone. The heroine, Kay, is married to the multi-millionaire suspected of murdering an ambassador's daughter years ago and later drowning his first wife. Although a newlywed, Kay feels she knows her husband well enough to know he wouldn't hurt anyone. Still evidence keeps pointing to him and he's in jail waiting for trial. As Kay searches for bits of clues, hoping to uncover another suspect, the danger increases for her. The author spices it up with enough hints to make the reader suspect everyone. Additional mysteries form subplots to keep readers intrigued. Did Kay's father commit suicide years ago or ??? What secret do the faithful servants hide? Did her husband marry Kay to prevent her from testifying to a childhood memory that might incriminate him? What was the meaning of the song she heard before the first murder?

Like a Fine Wine...

Mary Higgins Clark has gotten better with age. This is the best book she has written in years. The plot twists are exciting and I was on the edge of my seat the entire time. I was up until one in the morning on a work night trying to finish it. The characters are sympathetic and well-drawn. The story moves quickly and keeps one guessing until the very last page. The only criticism I might have would be MHC's use of dialogue. Some of the conversations would never be heard in a real situation...for example, "don't let's go to the cemetery", or talk about "tea towels". People in this day and age don't talk like that. Other than that this was a top-notch thriller. One of the best books I've read all year. Suitable for all ages.

House of Secrets

Mary Higgins Clark is a national treasure. I read her first book, WHERE ARE THE CHILDREN?, when it was first published 30 years ago, and I've faithfully read every one since. When it comes to neo-Gothic romantic suspense, she never disappoints. Her new novel is particularly enjoyable. Let's see--we have the heroine, Kay, the daughter of the landscaper for a great estate house in New Jersey. We have the house itself, complete with lush gardens and hidden chapel. And we have the brooding master of the house, with whom Kay falls in love against her own better judgement. It seems a young woman in his past disappeared mysteriously, then his pregnant first wife committed "suicide." Nearly everyone suspects him of being a ladykiller, including the police. And Kay just might be the next lady on his list.... Clark is one of the few writers who can take these classic ingredients and mix them together into a story that always seems fresh and new. It is a remarkable talent. If you enjoy her stories as much as I do, you'll want to read this one.