Mary Jane Clark

Critical Praise:

DANCING IN THE DARK (2005)

"Clark has perfected the suspense novel, where in classic Christie fashion, everyone is a potential suspect."

—Booklist

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HIDE YOURSELF AWAY (2004)

"Mary Jane Clark weaves her magic yet again with HIDE YOURSELF AWAY."

—The Bergen Record

"A first-rate suspense novel with fine characters and a great plot twist."

—Globe & Mail

"Knows the ins and outs of a broadcast newsroom and she gives the setting plenty of verisimilitude. A nice mix of mystery and domestic drama."

—Booklist

"Virtually everyone is a suspect."

—Publishers Weekly

"Clark has taken the rich and richer setting of Newport, RI, introduced a bunch of ambitious, would-be TV producers...and mixed in some history along with murder most foul."

—The Orlando Sentinel

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NOWHERE TO RUN (2003)

"In her sixth novel, Clark mixes a really topnotch mystery with psychological suspense; action, not character development, is the key ingredient here. A CBS producer and writer, Clark has the inside scoop on the workings of a national broadcasting company and accurately conveys the lasting effects of 9/11 on the psyche of New York City residents. Her novel is impossible to put down. For all fiction collections."

—Library Journal

"Clark brings a network news producer's sensibility to the story of a newsroom in the throes of anthrax-induced pandemoniums. Brisk dialogue and rapid-fire action sequencess the yarn entertains with a little network gossip and a short lesson in bio-terrors."

—Publishers Weekly

"The dexterity in keeping so many guilty-looking characters afloat at once and the revelation of a truly surprising killer make Clark's sixth dispatch from KEY News her best."

—Kirkus Reviews

"Clark has perfected the lightweight suspense novel, where in classic Christie fashion, everyone is a potential suspect. Harmless (unlike anthrax), timely, and downright fun."

—Booklist

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NOBODY KNOWS (2002)

"Combines several can't-miss elements...near-flawless plotting."

—The Cleveland Plain Dealer

"Fast-paced...brisk and absorbing."

—Publishers Weekly

"Clear, flowing prose...[Clark] has an insider’s expertise that adds to the novel’s verisimilitude...[Clark] makes ample use of her insider credentials and story lines right out of the headlines...[a] well-crafted page turner."

—Sarasota Herald Tribune

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CLOSE TO YOU (2001)

""Clark's depiction of the stalkers who plague celebrities disturbs and convinces, and her characters come alive on the page: criminal, sick, genuinely evil, or simply flawed and very human. This is an excellent psychological thriller that will keep readers pleasantly bound to the page."

—Publishers Weekly

"Mary Jane Clark has brought home the reality that being on television is not always so glamorous: sometimes it can be downright terrifying!"

—CBS News Correspondent, Elizabeth Kaledin

"This book hits home with me. Stalking is a serious issue in the television business. It can mean having to look behind your back every time you step outside. Mary Jane Clark nails it; with every page my heart raced faster."

—CBS News Correspondent, Gretchen Carlson

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LET ME WHISPER IN YOUR EAR (2000)

"Pardon the cliché, but once I started reading this book, I literally couldn't put it down. Clark treats readers to a fascinating look into the behind-the-scenes world of broadcasting plus cover-to-cover suspense, as this tale snakes through suspect after suspect. LET ME WHISPER IN YOUR EAR hits the ground running, and from there it is a fast-paced coaster ride that will keep you guessing."

—The Mystery Review (Fall 2000)

"Mary Jane Clark, a writer and producer for CBS News, has set LET ME WHISPER IN YOUR EAR against the background she knows best - the world of television news. The result is a fun, entertaining tale filled with intrigue and gossip."

—The Orlando Sentinel (October 1, 2000)

"Mary Jane Clark's LET ME WHISPER IN YOUR EAR kept me guessing right up until the final jolting betrayal. Here's a suspense-charged, absorbing tale of treachery, troubled psyches, and flawed relationships that leaps beyond romantic suspense into the heart's darkest realms."

—Perri O'Shaughnessy

"Mary Jane Clark keeps the reader on the edge of her seat in LET ME WHISPER IN YOUR EAR. The combination of mind-dazzling suspense and nostalgia for the glory days of Palisades Park is a heady one. Lovers of great romantic mysteries will surely want to read the other novels of Ms. Clark."

—Romantic Times September, 2000

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DO YOU PROMISE NOT TO TELL? (1999)

"Clark, who in real life is a writer and producer for CBS News, understands how to hang on to her audience. Her characters are the sorts with whom many readers identify...[DO YOU WANT TO KNOW A SECRET's] characters and plots were compelling. But PROMISE is stronger still. The story is tighter. It is a fun read with some nifty twists."

—USA Today

"Fast, fun and informative, DO YOU PROMISE NOT TO TELL? is a winner from the start. I couldn't put it down."

—Christopher Reich, author of NUMBERED ACCOUNT

"In news, as in life, luck often counts as much as hard work. Clark captures the spirit of an enterprising reporter who relies on both to 'get' the story of her life."

—Deborah Norville

"The suspense never flags, and the killer's identity remains a secret long into the tale."

—Publishers Weekly

"MARY JANE CLARK HAS A GIFT FOR WRITING PAGE TURNERS."

—Mary Higgins Clark

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DO YOU WANT TO KNOW A SECRET? (1998)

"A tightly knit whodunit with engaging characters and a suspenseful plot...Refreshing surprise ending, a very 90s version of 'the butler did it.'"

—Publishers Weekly

"Sound-bite length chapters tell a tale of parental love, infidelity, and ruthless ambition...an entertaining read, a perfect escape for airplane trips or waiting rooms."

—BookList

"A suspenseful tale of murder, ambition and national politics...much more than a whodunnit."

—Paul D. Colford, Newsday

"A polished page turner with a smart, appealing TV anchorwoman as the main character. Twists, turns and a terrific plot. I loved it."

—Mary Higgins Clark

"Secrets...ambition...intrigue...Mary Jane Clark knowingly seduces you in this intensely suspenseful behind-the-media-scenes thriller."

—Joan Rivers

"A brilliantly structured thriller. The secrets and surprises just keep coming, but they make perfect sense in the TV media world that Mary Jane Clark has absolutely nailed."

—Janet Evanovich

"Quite a book. I really enjoyed it. It's a thriller!"

—Diane Rehm, National Public Radio