A Cry in the Night

In this gripping novel from the New York Times bestselling Queen of Suspense, a young mother in a new marriage begins to question just how well she knows her husband--and if she and her children are safe in his beautiful but isolated home.When single mother of two Jenny MacPartland meets the man of her dreams while working in a New York art gallery, she's ecstatic. Painter Erich Krueger--whose exquisite landscapes are making him a huge success--is handsome, sensitive, and utterly in love with her. They marry quickly--despite concerns expressed by Jenny's friends and family--and Jenny plans to create a loving home with her two daughters on Erich's vast Minnesota farm. But once there, Erich's mask begins to slip, and Jenny slowly realizes he is not the man she first met. He acts strangely, spends long periods of time alone in his "off limits" cabin, and grows more possessive of Jenny. Initially writing these off as the eccentricities of an artist, the lonely days and eerie nights begin to strain her nerves to the breaking point and test her sanity. Caught in a whirlpool of shattering events, Jenny soon unearths a past more terrifying than she dares imagine--tragic secrets that threaten her marriage, her children, and her life.

Author: Mary Higgins Clark
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Published: 04/07/2026
Pages: 336
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 7.31h x 5.56w x 0.94d
ISBN: 9781668211526

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 6
Point Value: 12
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 18807 / Cry in the Night

About the Author
The #1 New York Times bestselling author Mary Higgins Clark wrote over forty suspense novels, four collections of short stories, a his­torical novel, a memoir, and two children's books. With bestselling author Alafair Burke she wrote the Under Suspicion series including The Cinderella Murder, All Dressed in White, The Sleeping Beauty Killer, Every Breath You Take, You Don't Own Me, and Piece of My Heart. With her daughter Carol Higgins Clark, she coauthored five suspense novels. More than one hundred million copies of her books are in print in the United States alone. Her books are international bestsellers.

USA TODAY bestselling author Lucinda Berry is a former psychologist and leading researcher in childhood trauma. She's written multiple bestsellers reaching millions of readers worldwide. Some of her bestselling works include The Perfect Child, Saving Noah, When She Returned, The Best of Friends, and Keep Your Friends Close. Her books have been optioned for film and translated into several languages. If Berry isn't chasing after her son, you can find her running through Los Angeles, prepping for her next marathon. To hear about her upcoming releases and other author news, visit her on social media (@LucindaBerryAuthor) or sign up for her newsletter online.