I love how Mary Higgins Clark writes. Her words play like a movie in my head—vivid, sharp, and suspenseful. She doesn’t ease you into a story; she grabs your hand and pulls you straight into the darkness. I can picture every character—what they’re doing, how they’re living—whether they’re innocent or hiding something sinister. And one thing you can count on? There’s always a plot twist. Always.
Every now and then, I get a craving—not for chocolate or French fries, but for something darker. Something with suspense, a little murder, and a twist I’ll never see coming. So there I was, scrolling through my Nook library like a woman on a mission, when I stumbled across I've Got My Eyes on You. Apparently, I’d bought it a while ago and promptly forgot about it. Past me made an excellent decision. Present me is very grateful.
From the first page, I was hooked—because that’s what Mary Higgins Clark does best. This time, the murder victim is a teenage girl named Kerry Dowling. And let’s be honest—teenagers don’t just have drama; they are drama. Kerry was no exception. I wanted to sit her down and give her a good talking-to. If your boyfriend is that possessive, girl, show him the curb. Your future self will thank you.
Enter Aline Moreland, the guidance counselor just trying to do her job without getting dragged into another school scandal. I loved her immediately. She’s smart, composed, and cautious for all the right reasons—especially when it comes to Detective Mike Wilson. He’s intelligent, empathetic, and not easily fooled. There's some light romantic tension between them, but don’t worry—this is classic Mary Higgins Clark. No steamy scenes, just well-crafted suspense and crisp storytelling.
And of course, I thought I had the killer pegged. I was sure it was the tow truck driver. Would’ve bet my life savings. Then another character started showing up like a bad penny, and I was suddenly suspicious of everyone. Clark got me again. She always does.
What really stood out was how she wrote Jamie—a young man with special needs who witnessed something crucial. Aline’s gentle way of helping him recall what he saw felt so genuine. Clark clearly did her research, and it shows in the sensitivity and care she gave those scenes.
The pacing? Spot on. It starts with a bang and only picks up speed. At one point, I had dinner on the stove but couldn’t stop reading. That dinner? Burned to a crisp. Worth the screaming smoke detectors. I turned off the stove, pulled the alarm batteries and opened the windows - and immediately want back to finishing the book.
If you enjoy suspense, believable characters, and twisty mysteries that keep you guessing until the very end, I’ve Got My Eyes on You should definitely make your list. Then again, anything by Mary Higgins Clark should. She writes stories that linger—books that leave you feeling like something in your world just shifted, even if only a little.
