You Belong to Me by Mary Higgins Clark is a solid combination of suspense and mystery (4.25/5 stars)

You Belong to Me by Mary Higgins Clark is a solid combination of suspense and mystery. We follow alternating third-person narratives, including the killer. New York City is really a fully realized character here as well.

Dr. Susan Chandler uses her daily radio talk show to highlight the case of a woman who disappeared while on a cruise, only to put the pieces together to realize she may have been the victim of a serial killer. But once she starts digging, the killer targets others who may have any information about him.

This was my second book by the author, and I enjoyed this one more than the first (Pretend You Don’t See Her). I think I enjoyed this one more because our heroine made some pretty smart decisions, and the folks around here were the ones who made mistakes that severely cost them.

As a musically-inclined person, I appreciate that MHC references song titles and lyrics throughout the books of hers that I have read. She has wonderful prose, and I appreciate that her chapters are not overly long.

The introduction by Carol Goodman was an interesting read, and I appreciated the information about the author that was included.

For a book that was first published in 1998, it really holds up. If you’re looking for a suspenseful read to keep you on the edge of your seat, this is a good one to pick up.

CW: violence, murder, stalking

I received a copy of this book to review. Thank you to Simon & Schuster Paperbacks for the free paperback copy. All opinions contained herein are my own.

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