Reviewed By: Harriet Klausner
Do You Want to Know a Secret
Amazon US PB Amazon US HC Amazon Canada PB Amazon Canada HC
Mary Jane Clark
Class/Genre: Mystery Woman Main Character Amateur Sleuth
Series: KEY Evening News Room # 1
St. Martin's, $23.95
Bill Kendell, senior news anchor for Key News, suddenly dies without any warning. His friends and associates are divided in their reaction to the news of his death. His former wife and son are stunned and deeply grieving his passing. His co-anchor Eliza Blake, who was just coming out of the depression due to her own spouse's death, is shocked and mourns her loss. On the other hand, several individuals are elated that Bill is out of the picture.
As cutthroat as the industry can be, Eliza begins to wonder why some folks are gleefully celebrating Bill's death. She starts inquiring into the background of Bill and the several persons thrilled by the news reporter's death. However, Eliza is unaware as she begins her queries that her investigation will take her to the highest levels of power in the government; an action that places her life in danger.
Fans of Mary Higgins Clark will recognize and enjoy the flattering approach to suspense that her namesake Mary Jane Clark employs. The chapters are tiny, the heroine grieves yet achieves against all odds, and New Jersey (not Eerie, Indiana) is the center of weirdness in the universe. In spite of using the Clark (MH not MJ) formula, this reviewer promises to tell fans that DO YOU WANT TO KNOW A SECRET is an enjoyable fun, no brainer tale of suspense.
Harriet Klausner
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