Silent Night

Mary Higgins Clark

Mar 2012 · Simon and Schuster · Narrated by William Dufris

About this audiobook

Mary Higgins Clark, the "Queen of Suspense," has crafted a very special holiday story about a child's courage in the face of danger, and the power of love. Charged with menace and thrilling suspense, it is the #1 New York Times bestselling author's gift to readers for all seasons.

When Catherine Dornan's husband, Tom, is diagnosed with leukemia, she and their two young sons travel with him to New York during the holiday season for a lifesaving operation. On Christmas Eve, hoping to lift the boys' spirits, Catherine takes them to see Rockefeller Center's famous Christmas tree; while there, seven-year-old Brian notices a woman taking his mother's wallet. A St. Christopher medal tucked inside the wallet saved his grandfather's life in World War II, and Brian believes with all his heart that it will protect his father now. Impulsively, Brian follows the thief into the subway, and the most dangerous adventure of his young life begins...

Ratings and reviews

Not a bad story. Nice and short but still a bit edgy. A dash of holiday but not so much that you can't read it anytime of the year. All I could think while reading this was "Oh my goodness, I hope they get the boy back before his father finds out." While not completely edge of your seat style, it does have some good moments of anticipation. And a couple close calls. It is a fast paced story from early on until nearly the last paced. Easy to read in just 1-2 sittings. Brian really is one brave little boy!

Love this book!!! Started reading it yesterday and just finished it. Those Really close calls are really fun. Brian is so brave. That bad Jimmy.

About the author

The #1 New York Times bestselling author Mary Higgins Clark wrote over forty suspense novels, four collections of short stories, a his­torical novel, a memoir, and two children’s books. With bestselling author Alafair Burke she wrote the Under Suspicion series including The Cinderella Murder, All Dressed in White, The Sleeping Beauty Killer, Every Breath You Take, You Don’t Own Me, and Piece of My Heart. With her daughter Carol Higgins Clark, she coauthored five suspense novels. More than one hundred million copies of her books are in print in the United States alone. Her books are international bestsellers.