The Classic Clark Collection
Mary Higgins Clark's books are world-wide bestsellers. In the U.S. alone, her books have sold over 85 million copies.She is the author of twenty-seven previous suspense novels. Her first book, a biographical novel about George Washington, was re-issued with the title,Mount Vernon Love Story, in June 2002. Her memoir,Kitchen Privileges, was published by Simon & Schuster in November 2002. Her first children's book,Ghost Ship, illustrated by Wendell Minor, was published in April 2007 as a Paula Wiseman Book/Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers.She is co-author, with her daughter Carol Higgins Clark, of four holiday suspense novelsDeck the Halls(2000),He Sees You When You're Sleeping(2001),The Christmas Thief(2004) andSanta Cruise(2006).Mary Higgins Clark was chosen by Mystery Writers of America as Grand Master of the 2000 Edgar Awards. An annual Mary Higgins Clark Award sponsored by Simon & Schuster, to be given to authors of suspense fiction writing in the Mary Higgins Clark tradition, was launched by Mystery Writers of America during Edgars week in April 2001. She was the 1987 president of Mystery Writers of America and, for many years, served on their Board of Directors. In May 1988, she was Chairman of the International Crime Congress.Kate Burtonappeared as the title character inThe Constant Wifefor the Roundabout Theatre. Her Broadway credits include starring roles inHedda Gabler(title role, Tony nominated),The Elephant Man(Tony nominated), andThe Beauty Queen of Leenane.Her film and TV roles includeCelebrity, The Ice Storm, Swimfan, Grey's AnatomyandRescue Me.Kate Nelliganreceived Tony nominations for her performances inSpoils of War, Serious Money, A Moon for the Misbegotten,andPlenty,for which she also received the Olivier Award in London. Her films includeHow to Make an American Quilt, The Prince of Tides(Oscar nom),Frankie and Johnny(DW Griffith & British Academy Awards),Fatal Instinct, Eye of the Needle, Eleni,andWhite Room.She received an Emmy nomination for her performance on the television seriesThe Road to Avonlea.Lindsay Crouseis an award-winning veteran of the New York stage. In television she has guest-starred onLaw and Order, E.R., C.S.I., NYPD Blue, Alias,andBuffy the Vampire Slayer.Some of her best loved films includeThe Verdict, House of Games, The Insider, Daniel, Slapshot, Indian In The CupboardandPlaces in the Heart,for which she received an Academy Award nomination.