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Is Mary Higgins Clark Still Writing Books?

Published in Author's Legacy 1 min read

No, Mary Higgins Clark is no longer writing books as she passed away in January 2020. However, it's notable that she was actively writing new material right up until the time of her death.

Her Final Works and Collaborations

Mary Higgins Clark, known as the "Queen of Suspense," continued to be a prolific author throughout her career. In the years leading up to her passing, she engaged in several writing projects, ensuring her literary legacy continued to grow.

  • Last Novel: Her final novel, Kiss the Girls and Make Them Cry, was published in November 2019. This standalone thriller focused on a journalist investigating allegations of sexual misconduct within a news network.
  • Collaborative Series: She also collaborated with author Alafair Burke on the popular Under Suspicion series. These novels featured television producer Laurie Moran solving cold cases on a popular true-crime show.

Clark's dedication to her craft meant that she remained active in the literary world, producing bestsellers and engaging her readership with new stories until the very end of her life.