It is that time again, folks! Our First Book of the Year, 2015, will go live tomorrow, so I’m posting this, and getting ready, set, go!
Drum roll, please!
My first book….is from the Queen of Suspense, Mary Higgins Clark, & Alafair Burke:
I have been priming the pump for this one by reading a couple of MHC’s other books in the past few weeks, including the prequel to this one:
I’ve Got You Under My Skin, the first book in the Under Suspicion series. (Click for my review).
Blurb for The Cinderella Murder:
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? Was her disappearance connected to a controversial church that was active on campus? 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.
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I am very excited to start reading this book. And I am very eager to see what the rest of you have chosen to launch your New Year.
Come on by and share your thoughts and your offerings! And Happy New Year!
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AN INTERIOR JOURNEY 
THE CINDERELLA MURDER has receiver a lot of comments. I think I will add it to my TBR list. I will be THE SPELLMANS STRIKE AGAIN by Lisa Lutz. We still have 2 hours before 2015.
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Ooh, yours sounds good, too, Betty Louise…thanks for stopping by! I am here just three minutes before midnight!
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Happy New Year Laurel! It’s great to see your beautiful face. Enjoy your first book of 2015.
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Oh, thanks, Nise, how sweet! I am typing this two minutes before midnight, watching Rockin’ Eve. And just now, I had to pause for the countdown and a sip of champagne…LOL.
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It sounds pretty good. Don’t know what my first book of the year be!
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I am glad for this event, which forces me to settle on something…LOL. Thanks for stopping by, Sonia, and enjoy whatever you pick.
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Hope you enjoy the start of a new series. love your pics. Happy New Year.
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Thanks, Kathryn, and I am so jazzed about reading this book…and about the New Year! It is now officially 2015 as I respond to this comment. Enjoy your New Year.
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oooo sounds like a good one! I have only read one book by Mary Higgins Clark and I liked it , so.
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Good to know, Jackie, and thanks for stopping by! Enjoy your book…and the New Year.
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Enjoy! Happy New Year!
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Thanks, Patty! Did you stay awake until midnight? I did, but mainly because of this event. And I took a nap earlier in the day…LOL.
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I’m not surprised you chose mystery! I know I can always discover a good mystery on your blog. 🙂 Happy reading in 2015!
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Thanks, Laura, mysteries and psychological thrillers are my favorites these days, but I do like to mix them in with lighter reads…and memoirs.
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Enjoy the mystery Laurel! Happy New Year!
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Thanks, Sheila, I am ready to go now! Enjoy yours, and I loved the collage.
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Looks like a great choice for the start of the year. Wonderful photo! Happy New Year!
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Thanks, Pat, and now I think I will curl up and read! Glad you could stop by, and enjoy your pick.
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I love her books.
I actually just won her book from bookreporter.com. It came in the mail on Monday.
ENJOY!!
Happy New Year!!
Elizabeth
Silver’s Reviews
http://silversolara.blogspot.com/2015/01/first-book-of-year-2015.html
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Wow, that’s great, Elizabeth, and I hope you enjoy your pick, too. It’s going to be a better year, this one….I am determined! LOL
Thanks for stopping by.
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Ooh this looks good. Last year I read one book of hers after not reading her for years. It was a treat to read such a good storyline. Mahalo plenty for popping by and mahalo for bringing this series to my attention. I will check it out on Goodreads.
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Thanks for stopping by, Kepanie…and I only recently started reading her again, too. I am loving this book so far.
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This sounds like an interesting premise.I have heard of Mary Higgins Clarke but haven’t read any of her books yet.I’ll put this in my TBR. Thanks for the reco.
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I love that once I start reading one of her books, I can’t stop turning those pages. Thanks for stopping by, Geetanjali….
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I hope you love it, Laurel. Happy New Year!
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Thanks, Mary, and Happy New Year to you, too. I am loving the book so far.
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Happy New Year! This one is on my TBR and I’m really excited to get to it. Hope you love it!
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I am loving it already, Katherine, and it reminds me of why I so enjoy this author, even though, until recently, it had been a while since I read her. Thanks for stopping by.
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you’ve been a lot more creative with your first book post than I managed to be
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Oh, thanks, but I enjoyed your post, too. I love this event…and I’m thoroughly enjoying the book so far. Thanks for stopping by, Karen.
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Woot Woot, love your photo and hope The Cinderella Murder turns out to be a fave for the year. Happy New Year 🙂
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Thanks, Teddyree, and I am glad to finally be reading it. The anticipation is intense, after I’ve picked out a book. Now I hope you are having a great New Year so far.
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Enjoy your first book, Laurel-Rain! Thank you for sharing your photo and book info. Wishing you a happy and healthy 2015! 🙂
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Thanks, Suko, and all the best to you, too. I hope we all enjoy our books and our families.
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I haven’t read a MHC novel is decades! Perhaps I will pick one up this year, I always,enjoyed her writing.
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Until recently, it had been a while for me, too, Paige. Thanks for stopping by, and enjoy your first book, too.
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Enjoy the mystery. And Happy New Year! 🙂
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I literally couldn’t put it down, so my review is up here on the blog, too. LOL
Thanks for stopping by, Leslie.
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Oooo, I want to read the book you’re reading!! I read a few of holiday books by Mary Higgins Clark last month…. Enjoy your first read of 2015. Happy New Year!!
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I just finished posting my review, Lisa, as I couldn’t stop reading. Thanks for stopping by, and I hope you get to read it, too.
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I listened to this on audio and loved it!!! I had actually listened to the prequel back in the spring not even knowing it would be the springboard for this series. Loved both of them and can’t wait for the next book!!! Saw that you already finished it, so now I’m off to check out your review 🙂
Happy New Year Laurel!!!
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I couldn’t put it down, Kristin! Glad you enjoyed it, too, and I started with the prequel as well. Thanks for stopping by!
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I just recently bought this book for reading in 2015. I’m so glad to read that you enjoyed it. Now I am really looking forward to reading it. Also I wanted to thank you for visiting my little corner of the reading world recently.
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Thanks for stopping by, Gigi Ann…and I thoroughly enjoyed this one. Hope you do, too.
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I work at the library, and this book has been coming in and flying off our shelf or coming in from other libraries. It looks like a great one! I hope you enjoy it. 🙂
My first book of the year post is here: http://bit.ly/1D6LHfj
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I hope you enjoy it, too, Brooke, and thanks for stopping by.
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