Mary Higgins Clark

Mary Higgins Clark

Mary Higgins Clark was born in The Bronx, New York, USA on December 24th, 1927 and passed away at the age of 92 on January 31st, 2020.

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Mary Higgins Clark Stats: The highest rated book by Mary Higgins Clark on Book Notification is Deck the Halls, the 4th novel in the Alvirah and Willy series. The second-highest rated book is You Don't Own Me (Under Suspicion #6).

The most read book by Mary Higgins Clark on Book Notification is I've Got You Under My Skin, the first novel in the Under Suspicion series. The second most read book is The Cinderella Murder (Under Suspicion #2).

Below is a complete list of Mary Higgins Clark books in publication and chronological order, broken down by series.

List of Alvirah and Willy Books in Publication Order (with Carol Higgins Clark)

Ranked by popularity, the top Alvirah and Willy books are All By Myself, Alone, The Lottery Winner, and Deck the Halls.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8.4
Weep No More, My Lady
1987
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2
9
The Lottery Winner
1994
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3
8.8
All Through the Night
1998
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4
9.3
Deck the Halls (With: Carol Higgins Clark)
2000
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5
9
The Christmas Thief (With: Carol Higgins Clark)
2004
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6
7.7
Santa Cruise (With: Carol Higgins Clark)
2006
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7
8.4
Dashing Through the Snow (With: Carol Higgins Clark)
2008
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8
9
I'll Walk Alone
2011
Go
9
8.3
The Lost Years
2012
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10
8.2
As Time Goes by
2016
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11
7.4
All By Myself, Alone
2017
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List of Under Suspicion Books in Publication Order (with Alafair Burke)

Follows TV producer Laurie Moran as she solves cold cases with the help of her production team.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8.6
I've Got You Under My Skin
2014
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2
8.5
The Cinderella Murder
2014
Go
3
8.2
All Dressed in White
2015
Go
4
9.2
The Sleeping Beauty Killer
2016
Go
5
8.9
Every Breath You Take
2017
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6
9.3
You Don't Own Me
2018
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7
9.2
Piece of My Heart
2020
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8
7.5
It Had to Be You
2024
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List of Where Are The Children Books in Publication Order

Psychological mysteries about a mother's search for her missing children, filled with twists and suspense.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8.3
Where are the Children?
1975
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2
8
Where Are the Children Now? (With: Alafair Burke)
2023
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List of Standalone Novels in Publication Order

Ranked by popularity, the top standalone books are Two Little Girls in Blue, You Belong To Me, and No Place Like Home.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
7.5
Aspire to the Heavens / Mount Vernon Love Story
1968
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2
8.7
A Stranger is Watching
1977
Go
3
8.4
The Cradle Will Fall
1980
Go
4
6.4
A Cry in the Night
1982
Go
5
8.3
Stillwatch
1984
Go
6
Caribbean Blues
1988
Go
7
7.8
While My Pretty One Sleeps
1989
Go
8
8.4
Loves Music, Loves to Dance
1991
Go
9
8
All Around the Town
1992
Go
10
7.7
I'll Be Seeing You
1993
Go
11
8
Remember Me
1994
Go
12
8.2
Let Me Call You Sweetheart
1995
Go
13
8.5
Silent Night
1995
Go
14
8
Pretend You Don't See Her
1995
Go
15
8.3
Moonlight Becomes You
1996
Go
16
8.1
You Belong To Me
1999
Go
17
7.8
We'll Meet Again
1999
Go
18
7.8
Before I Say Good-Bye
2000
Go
19
7.4
Daddy's Little Girl
2001
Go
20
8.1
On the Street Where You Live
2001
Go
21
10
He Sees You When You're Sleeping
2001
Go
22
7.3
The Second Time Around
2003
Go
23
8
Nighttime is My Time
2004
Go
24
8.2
No Place Like Home
2005
Go
25
7.4
Two Little Girls in Blue
2006
Go
26
7.6
I Heard That Song Before
2007
Go
27
9
Ghost Ship
2007
Go
28
7.4
Where Are You Now?
2008
Go
29
8.3
Just Take My Heart
2009
Go
30
8
The Shadow of Your Smile
2010
Go
31
8.3
The Magical Christmas Horse
2011
Go
32
7
Daddy's Gone A-Hunting
2013
Go
33
8
The Melody Lingers On
2015
Go
34
9
I've Got My Eyes on You
2018
Go
35
8
Kiss the Girls and Make Them Cry
2019
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List of Short Stories/Novellas in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8.7
Double Vision
1988
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2
8.3
Lucky Day
1992
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List of Short Story Collections in Publication Order

Ranked by popularity, the top short story collections are My Gal Sunday, Death Wears a Beauty Mask and Other Stories, and The Anastasia Syndrome.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
9
The Anastasia Syndrome
1989
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2
9
Death on the Cape and Other Stories
1989
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3
8.7
My Gal Sunday
1996
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4
9.5
The Body in the Closet and Plumbing for Willy
1998
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5
6
Death Wears a Beauty Mask and Other Stories
2015
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List of Non-Fiction Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8
Kitchen Privileges
2002
Go

List of Regan Reilly Mystery Books in Publication Order (with Carol Higgins Clark)

A PI solves murders and mysteries during her travels.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8.5
Decked ( By: Carol Higgins Clark)
1991
Go
2
7.7
Snagged ( By: Carol Higgins Clark)
1993
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3
10
Iced ( By: Carol Higgins Clark)
1994
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4
10
Twanged ( By: Carol Higgins Clark)
1997
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5
9.3
Deck the Halls (With: Carol Higgins Clark)
2000
Go
6
10
Fleeced ( By: Carol Higgins Clark)
2001
Go
7
10
Jinxed ( By: Carol Higgins Clark)
2002
Go
8
10
Popped ( By: Carol Higgins Clark)
2003
Go
9
9
The Christmas Thief (With: Carol Higgins Clark)
2004
Go
10
9
Burned ( By: Carol Higgins Clark)
2005
Go
11
10
Hitched ( By: Carol Higgins Clark)
2006
Go
12
8
Laced ( By: Carol Higgins Clark)
2007
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13
10
Zapped ( By: Carol Higgins Clark)
2008
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14
10
Cursed ( By: Carol Higgins Clark)
2009
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15
9
Wrecked ( By: Carol Higgins Clark)
2010
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16
7.3
Mobbed ( By: Carol Higgins Clark)
2011
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17
9.5
Gypped / Scammed ( By: Carol Higgins Clark)
2012
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List of Mary Higgins Clark Anthologies in Publication Order

#ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
9
Murder on the Aisle
1987
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2
Caribbean Blues
1988
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3
Murder in Manhattan
1988
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4
Sisters in Crime 2
1990
Go
5
Women of Mystery
1992
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6
Malice Domestic 2
1993
Go
7
Justice in Manhattan
1995
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8
Bad Behavior
1995
Go
9
The Crown Crime Companion
1995
Go
10
The Year's 25 Finest Crime and Mystery Stories 1996
1995
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11
Murder For Love
1996
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12
More Malice Domestic
1997
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13
6
The Plot Thickens
1997
Go
14
Murder on the Run
1998
Go
15
The Night Awakens
1998
Go
16
The Best American Mystery Stories 1998
1998
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17
Master's Choice: Mystery Stories by Today's Top Writers and the Masters Who Inspired Them
2000
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18
On a Raven's Wing
2009
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19
By Hook or By Crook and 27 More of the Best Crime and Mystery Stories of the Year
2010
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20
6.7
Inherit the Dead
2013
Go
21
8
Manhattan Mayhem
2015
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Mary Higgins Clark

Mary Higgins Clark (Mary Theresa Eleanor Higgins Clark) was born on December 24th, 1927. Mary Higgins passed away January 31st, 2020 at 92 years old. Mary Higgins Clark was born in The Bronx, New York, USA. Clark attended Fordham University where she received a B.A. Philosophy.

Mary Higgins Clark is known for writing in the Mystery, Romance, and Thriller genres.

Mary Higgins Clark had written 35 standalone novels, starting with Aspire to the Heavens / Mount Vernon Love Story in 1968. The most recently released novel was Kiss the Girls and Make Them Cry, which was released in 2019.

Mary Higgins Clark also wrote the Alvirah and Willy series which has 11 books including Weep No More, My Lady and The Lottery Winner.

Mary Higgins Clark: Awards & Accolades

Mary Higgins Clark has won multiple awards including: The Edgar Award Grand Master, in 2000 and the Agatha Award Malice Domestic Lifetime Achievement Award, in 2010.

Mary Higgins Clark books have been nominated for multiple awards, Double Vision was nominated for the Agatha Award, Best Short Story, in 1988. Sisters in Crime 2 was nominated for the Anthony Award, Best Paperback Original, in 1991. Just Take My Heart was nominated for the Goodreads Awards, Best Mystery and Thriller, in 2009.

Mary Higgins Clark: Lists & Other Mentions

  • Where are the Children?:
    1. Time Magazine: 10 Best Fiction Books in 2023.
    2. Time Magazine: The 100 Best Mystery and Thriller Books of All Time Selection in 2023.
    3. Mystery Writers of America: Top 100 Mystery Novels of All Time Selection in 1995.
  • A Stranger is Watching: Telerama: The 100 Best Thrillers Selection in 2024.
  • While My Pretty One Sleeps:
    1. New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 1989.
    2. Publishers Weekly: Bestselling Novel in the United States in 1989.
  • Loves Music, Loves to Dance:
    1. New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 1991.
    2. Publishers Weekly: Bestselling Novel in the United States in 1991.
  • All Around the Town: Publishers Weekly: Bestselling Novel in the United States in 1992.
  • Remember Me: New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 1994.
  • Silent Night: Publishers Weekly: Bestselling Novel in the United States in 1995.
  • Pretend You Don't See Her:
    1. New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 1997.
    2. Publishers Weekly: Bestselling Novel in the United States in 1997.
  • Moonlight Becomes You: New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 1996.
  • You Belong To Me: New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 1998.
  • We'll Meet Again: New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 1999.
  • Daddy's Little Girl: New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2002.
  • On the Street Where You Live: New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2001.
  • Before I Say Good-Bye: New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2000.
  • All Through the Night: Publishers Weekly: Bestselling Novel in the United States in 1998.
  • No Place Like Home: New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2005.
  • Two Little Girls in Blue:
    1. New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2006.
    2. Wall Street Journal: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2006.
    3. Barnes & Noble: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2006.
  • I Heard That Song Before:
    1. New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2007.
    2. Wall Street Journal: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2007.
    3. Barnes & Noble: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2007.
  • Where Are You Now?:
    1. New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2008.
    2. Barnes & Noble: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2008.
  • Just Take My Heart: New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2009.
  • The Shadow of Your Smile:
    1. New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2010.
    2. Barnes & Noble: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2010.
  • Daddy's Gone A-Hunting: Wall Street Journal: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2013.
  • I've Got You Under My Skin: Barnes & Noble: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2014.
  • As Time Goes by: Wall Street Journal: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2016.

Related Authors

Fans of Mary Higgins Clark also enjoy these authors:

  1. Erica Spindler, author of: The Other Girl.
  2. A.J. Rivers, author of the Emma Griffin FBI Mysteries Series.
  3. J.D. Robb, author of the In Death Series.
  4. Lisa Jewell, author of The Family Upstairs Series.
  5. Ann Cleeves, author of the Shetland Island Series.
  6. Jane Harper, author of the Aaron Falk Series.
  7. Linda Castillo, author of the Kate Burkholder Series.
  8. Allison Brennan, author of the Quinn & Costa Thriller Series.
  9. Dervla McTiernan, author of the Cormac Reilly Series.
  10. Blake Pierce, author of the Riley Paige Mystery Series.

Mary Higgins Clark: F.A.Q

When was Mary Higgins Clark Born?

Mary Higgins Clark was born on December 24th, 1927.

When did Mary Higgins Clark die?

Mary Higgins Clark died on January 31st, 2020 at 92 years old.

Where was Mary Higgins Clark Born?

Mary Higgins Clark was born in The Bronx, New York, USA.

What awards has Mary Higgins Clark won?

Mary Higgins Clark has won the following awards: Grand Master at the Edgar Award (2000) and the Malice Domestic Lifetime Achievement Award at the Agatha Award (2010).

What was the first book Mary Higgins Clark wrote?

The first book written by Mary Higgins Clark was Aspire to the Heavens / Mount Vernon Love Story, published in 1968.

What was the most recent book Mary Higgins Clark wrote?

Her most recently released work was It Had to Be You on April 16th, 2024.

What is the most popular book by Mary Higgins Clark?

Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Mary Higgins Clark book is I've Got You Under My Skin. Here are her most popular books and their average ratings:
  1. I've Got You Under My Skin (8.57)
  2. The Cinderella Murder (8.50)
  3. All Dressed in White (8.23)
  4. The Sleeping Beauty Killer (9.20)
  5. You Don't Own Me (9.30)

What genres does Mary Higgins Clark Write?

Mary Higgins Clark primarily writes in the Mystery, Romance, and Thriller genres. Her work includes sub-genres such as Psychological Thriller, Romantic Suspense, and Domestic Thriller.

How many books has Mary Higgins Clark written?

Mary Higgins Clark has written 63 books across 10 series and categories, excluding contributions to anthologies.
  • 11 books in the Alvirah and Willy Series
  • 8 books in the Under Suspicion Series
  • 2 books in the Where Are The Children Series
  • 34 Standalone Novels
  • 2 Short Stories/Novellas
  • 5 Short Story Collections
  • 1 Non-Fiction Books
  • 2 books in the Regan Reilly Mystery Series

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