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The Christmas Thief: A Novel Paperback – October 26, 2010

by Mary Higgins Clark (Author), Carol Higgins Clark (Author)
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 1,502 ratings
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When the famous Rockefeller Center Christmas tree is stolen, Regan Reilly and Alvirah Meehan must team up to find it before Christmas.
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  1. Book 5 of 11
    Alvirah & Willy Series
  2. Print length
    336 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    Pocket
  5. Publication date
    October 26, 2010
  6. Dimensions
    4.25 x 1.25 x 7 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    1451609361
  8. ISBN-13
    978-1451609363
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Mary Higgins Clark's books are world-wide bestsellers. In the U.S. alone, her books have sold over one hundred million copies.

She is the author of twenty-nine 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 five holiday suspense novels Deck the Halls (2000), He Sees You When You're Sleeping (2001), The Christmas Thief (2004), Santa Cruise (2006), and Dashing through the Snow (2008).

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.

Carol Higgins Clark is the author of fourteen previous bestselling Regan Reilly mysteries. She is coauthor, along with her mother, Mary Higgins Clark, of a bestselling holiday mystery series. Also an actress, Carol Higgins Clark studied at the Beverly Hills Playhouse and has recorded several of her mother's works as well as her own novels. She received AudioFile's Earphones Award of Excellence for her reading of Jinxed. She lives in New York City.

Her website is www.carolhigginsclark.com.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Pocket (October 26, 2010)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 336 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1451609361
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1451609363
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.56 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.25 x 1.25 x 7 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 1,502 ratings

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Mary Higgins Clark is the author of twenty-two worldwide bestselling works of fiction and a memoir. She lives in Saddle River, New Jersey, with her husband.

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Sarah Friedman
5.0 out of 5 stars Love it!
Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2022
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I started to get back into mystery with this book. I really enjoyed the perspectives. The characters were well thought out. Overall well written.
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Sue B.
4.0 out of 5 stars Suspense, danger, and humor all in one book! A winner!
Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2021
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This was a great read! The twists and turns in the story kept you guessing at what was around the corner, even if you predicted the eventual outcome.
Reason for 4 stars - As with all the novels I read and enjoy, I deduct 1 star when I find spelling and/or grammar errors. This book is no exception. If the authors don’t catch the errors, their editors certainly should!
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Kathy Ville
5.0 out of 5 stars nice light read
Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2022
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This is a nice book if you’re looking for a light read with a happy ending. Very easy reading and swearing, explicit sex, etc. free. Not the book if you’re looking to be intellectually challenged.
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D. Bell
3.0 out of 5 stars Not Up To The Clarks' Usual Standards
Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2004
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The Christmas Thief, Mary & Carol Higgins Clark's annual Christmas fluff, is, as usual, as fast and easy read. It is, however, quite forgettable once you've done reading. Alvirah Meehan, the former cleaning lady whose life was changed when she won the lottery, and her husband Willy are heading to Stowe, Vermont, for a long weekend with their friends Nora Reagan Reilly, the detective novelist, her funeral director husband, their detective daughter Reagan Reilly, and her fiancee Jack (no relation) Reilly. Alvirah invites her friend Opal, a lottery winner who gave her money to a con man and lost it all. Besides skiing, they are looking forward to watching the cutting down of the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree. Packy, the con man who has been in jail for the last twelve years, and his two henchmen Benny and JoJo are also heading there to retrieve a flask of diamonds, his ill-gotten gains from his scam, from the giant blue spruce where he hid it before he was apprehended and sent to prison. Naturally their paths cross and, of course, Alvirah, Reagan, and their families save the day.

This is a short book, which isn't bad for an evening if there are no good programs on television or a brief car trip. I was not happy that we didn't see much of the Meehans or the Reillys.

Opal is a sympathetic character, as is Milo, the "poet" who helped Packy and his gang but didn't know he was doing anything illegal. Packy is rather nasty, so it's good to see him get his comeuppance. And the tree's owners are too obsessive about the tree and its fate. That just doesn't ring true.

I'm not sorry I bought the book, and the Amazon price was right, but it's nothing that will stick with me over the long run.
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nonstopreader
5.0 out of 5 stars Great fun from the mother/daughter team
Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2005
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I just thought this was great reading! I've read every Mary Higgins Clark book - sadly none of Carol's yet but I'll get to them. Have also read each of their teamwork books - thought this was just as good as any of them! It's lighter reading than Mary's "serious" mysteries - but that's the idea - just a fun Christmas-themed book. Such a fast read and it's still a mystery but not SCARY - just fun to follow along. This was set in Stowe, Vermont, primarily, at or near the Trapp Family Lodge (think von Trapp family from Sound of Music) and since I'm a fan of that film it was extra fun. If you want blood and gore from a mystery, this isn't it. If you want a quick read that has some heart-pounding moments - go for it!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Lighthearted
Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2021
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A bit 'slap stick', but a good plot, some amusing events, some touching parts and some 'eye roll' bits. The book would not encourage me to read the next one in the series, but having already read book 2, I am going to try book 3.
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Joan F Sinkavich
5.0 out of 5 stars Another Christmas gem
Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2022
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Once again the Higgins Clarks are able to tell a Christmas story with a twist. Totally enjoyed it. A real page turner
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Judith A. Mock
5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful and Humorous!
Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2022
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What a fun read! If you are looking for something lighthearted to pass the time, this is a book you will enjoy! It is escapism at its finest!
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diane daniels
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on October 3, 2015
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Easy enjoy able read
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removalman
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 29, 2015
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Mary Higgins Clark is a great writer of murder mystery books
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Highland Mary
4.0 out of 5 stars Different book from Mary Higgins Clark
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 29, 2013
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I liked it. It was amusing and unusual but I felt it was not as good as some of the Mary Higgins Clark books so was a little bit disappointed.
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maureen chapman
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 22, 2015
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Loved it
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P Grossman
3.0 out of 5 stars not quite good enough
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 5, 2015
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I love both Mary and Carol Higgins Clark, but somehow this novel just lacked that secret ingredient that they usually both have which was a shame because it was a good story
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