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The Christmas thief

The Christmas thief

A Novel
MysteryThriller
Pages
336
Published
2004
Language
English

Synopsis

Christmas in New York City is usually a time for celebration, but this year, a mysterious disappearance in the Vermont forests threatens to ruin the festive spirit. Detectives Regan Reilly and Alvirah Meehan must race against time to unmask the culprit who has stolen something far more valuable than anyone realizes. Join them in a suspenseful holiday mystery where the stakes are higher than ever.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

TenseCozy
HeistMystery Box

Genres

Mystery Thriller Crime Short Stories Suspense

Authors

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Carol Higgins Clark

Carol Higgins Clark is the author of the bestselling Regan Reilly mysteries. She is coauthor, along with her mother, Mary Higgins Clark, of a bestselling holiday suspense series. Also an actress, Carol Higgins Clark studied at the Beverly Hills Playhouse and has recorded several novels. She received AudioFile’s Earphones Award of Excellence for her reading of Jinxed. She lives in New York City. Her website is CarolHigginsClark.com.

M
Mary Higgins Clark

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...

Characters

Regan ReillyProtagonist
Alvirah MeehanProtagonist
Packy NoonanSupporting
All characters in The Christmas thief

Frequently asked questions

  • Is The Christmas Thief part of a series?

    This novel is part of the Regan Reilly series, featuring the private investigator Regan Reilly. While it can be enjoyed as a standalone holiday mystery, readers familiar with the series will recognize recurring characters and ongoing relationships.

  • How does this book connect to Mary Higgins Clark's other works?

    The Christmas Thief is a unique collaboration between Mary Higgins Clark and her daughter, Carol Higgins Clark, bringing together characters from both authors' popular series. It features Regan Reilly from Carol's books and Alvirah Meehan from Mary's standalone novels and short stories.