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American writer and author of the popular 1970s book Roots which was adapted into a record setting TV mini-series. "The giving and getting, the sense of belonging and contributing to something larger than yourself, to something that began before you were born and will go on after you die, can make it possible for you to accept life in a way that makes you wish the whole world could realize how easy it is to feel as you do, and wonder why they don’t. That’s what having roots—and writing Root...

Barbara J. Morgan is the author behind the popular Reader's Digest Condensed Books. Her work has introduced countless readers to a wide range of stories.

David Stevens is the author behind Alex Haley's Queen. He's known for his work in historical fiction.

Dorothy Edith Gilman was born in New Brunswick, New Jersey, the daughter of a minister. In 1940, she attended Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. In 1945, she married Edgar A. Butters, Jr., with whom she had two children. In 1963, she attended the University of Pennsylvania. She divorced in 1965. She wrote mystery and spy novels, and is best known for her Mrs. Pollifax series. In 2010 she was awarded the annual Grand Master by the Mystery Writers of America.

Jeffrey Archer is the author behind many popular Reader's Digest Condensed Books. His stories often blend thrilling plots with relatable characters, making them a consistent favorite for readers.

The #1 New York Times bestselling author Mary Higgins Clark has written thirty-eight suspense novels, four collections of short stories, a his­torical novel, a memoir, and two children’s books. With bestselling author Alafair Burke she writes the Under Suspicion series including The Cinderella Murder, All Dressed in White, The Sleeping Beauty Killer, Every Breath You Take, and You Don’t Own Me. With her daughter Carol Higgins Clark, she has coauthored five more suspense novels. More than one hun...

This collection features stories from masters of suspense and adventure. You'll find thrilling tales from Mary Higgins Clark and Jeffrey Archer, alongside the powerful historical narrative of Alex Haley and David Stevens, and the clever mysteries of Dorothy Gilman. These selections, originally presented in Reader's Digest Condensed Books, offer engaging reads for every taste.