Mary Higgins Clark

Mary Higgins Clark. When I see her name embossed across the front of a glossy paperback I can feel myself start to salivate. Actually salivate. I can devour a Mary Higgins Clark mystery as fast as I can devour a piece of chocolate cake.

But why would I want to do that? It is so deliciously wonderful to read her books that I try, really try, not to read it so quickly.

I know, I know she has a "formula" for her books. But you know what? I am hooked. I love the way she describes the setting , I love the way her characters are strong but also flawed. I love the last minute switcheroo that she does. Love..love...love.

So I bought her latest out in paperback "The Shadow of Your Smile" at Costco on sale. I tried to read it slowly....but it is finished...and it was delicious.

Now where is that chocolate cake?