Mary Higgins Clark, the Queen of Suspense, crafts a terrifying story of murder and obsession with “a slambam finish” (Los Angeles Times Book Review).When Laurie Kenyon, a twenty-one-year-old student, is accused of murdering her English professor, she has no memory of the crime. Her fingerprints, however, are everywhere. When she asks her sister, attorney Sarah, to mount her defense, Sarah in turn brings in psychiatrist Justin Donnelly. Kidnapped at the age of four and victimized for two years, Laurie has developed astounding coping skills. Only when the unbearable memories of those lost years are released can the truth of the crime come out—and only then can the final sadistic plan of her abductor, whose obsession is stronger than ever, be revealed.

All Around the Town by Mary Higgins Clark is a gripping mystery/thriller novel that will keep you on the edge of your seat. The story follows Laurie Kenyon, a college student who was kidnapped and held captive for two years before finally escaping. However, her traumatic experience has left her with amnesia, and she can't remember anything about her abduction. As she tries to piece together her past, she becomes the target of a dangerous stalker who will stop at nothing to keep her from remembering what happened. With a fast-paced plot, well-developed characters, and plenty of twists and turns, All Around the Town is a must-read for fans of the genre.