The Cinderella Murder

by Mary Higgins Clark, Alafair Burke Narrated by Jan Maxwell

Overview

In a first-time collaboration, "Queen of Suspense" Mary Higgins Clark partners with bestselling author Alafair Burke to deliver a brand new suspense series about a television program featuring cold case murders

Television producer Laurie Moran is delighted when the pilot for her reality drama, Under Suspicion, is a success. Even more, the program-a cold case series that revisits unsolved crimes by recreating them with those affected-is off to a fantastic start when it helps solve an infamous murder in the very first episode.

Now Laurie has the ideal case to feature in the next episode of Under Suspicion: the Cinderella Murder. When Susan Dempsey, a beautiful and multi-talented UCLA student, was found dead, her murder raised numerous questions. Why was her car parked miles from her body? Had she ever shown up for the acting audition she was due to attend at the home of an up-and-coming director? Why does Susan's boyfriend want to avoid questions about their relationship? Why was Susan so concerned about her roommate's infatuation with a new-age religious sect? Was she close to her computer science professor because of her technological brilliance, or something more? And why was Susan missing one of her shoes when her body was discovered?

With the help of lawyer and Under Suspicion host Alex Buckley, Laurie knows the case will attract great ratings, especially when the former suspects include Hollywood's elite and tech billionaires. The suspense and drama are perfect for the silver screen-but is Cinderella's murderer ready for a close-up?

Together Mary Higgins Clark and Alafair Burke deliver an exciting publishing event: the start of a thrilling new series guaranteed to keep you guessing until the last suspenseful page.

Editorial Reviews

JANUARY 2015 - AudioFile

Jan Maxwell’s clear, appealing voice relaxes the listener. Laurie Moran produces a TV series called “Under Suspicion,” which brings witnesses, friends, and family members together to solve cold cases. When she zeroes in on the twenty-year-old murder of a beautiful UCLA student who was found with a shoe missing, danger comes to call. Maxwell differentiates male and female characters slightly and employs nasal or gruff voices to portray older characters. She manages to make each distinct and provides smooth transitions. The premise of the story is smart, and, combined with Maxwell's acting chops, this is sure to be a popular series. A.C.P. © AudioFile 2015, Portland, Maine

From the Publisher

"Fans of MWA Grand Master Clark will find plenty of intrigue and excitement in this contemporary thriller...Clark keeps readers guessing and in suspense."
—Publishers Weekly

Library Journal

06/01/2014
Reigning queen of suspense Clark joins forces for the first time with the best-selling Burke for another adventure featuring the reality drama Under Suspicion, which asks those involved to re-create the circumstances of unsolved crimes. The victim in the show's latest episode was a talented UCLA acting student whose body was found far from her car, with no indication whether she attended her final audition. Her boyfriend has been pretty close-mouthed, too. Spooky.

JANUARY 2015 - AudioFile

Jan Maxwell’s clear, appealing voice relaxes the listener. Laurie Moran produces a TV series called “Under Suspicion,” which brings witnesses, friends, and family members together to solve cold cases. When she zeroes in on the twenty-year-old murder of a beautiful UCLA student who was found with a shoe missing, danger comes to call. Maxwell differentiates male and female characters slightly and employs nasal or gruff voices to portray older characters. She manages to make each distinct and provides smooth transitions. The premise of the story is smart, and, combined with Maxwell's acting chops, this is sure to be a popular series. A.C.P. © AudioFile 2015, Portland, Maine

Product Details

BN ID:	2940170801190
Publisher:	Simon & Schuster
Publication date:	11/18/2014
Series:	Under Suspicion Series , #1
Edition description:	Unabridged
Sales rank:	1,253,008

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