Before I Say Goodbye

A Gripping Tale of Secrets and Survival

Before I Say Goodbye by Mary Higgins Clark (2007, Pocket Books) thrusts you into the frantic search for a missing teenager whose disappearance unravels hidden truths in a seemingly idyllic American suburb. Clark’s trademark blend of suspense and emotional depth ensures you won’t dare look away.

The Vanishing of Samantha Chase

When sixteen-year-old Samantha Chase fails to return home after her late-night study session, panic grips her family. Detective Mike Scanlon, haunted by past failures, takes the case—and soon discovers that beneath the Chase family’s perfect façade lies a web of lies, betrayals and long-buried resentments.

Dark Undercurrents in a Small Town

Clark exposes the rot beneath pristine lawns and friendly waves. Every neighbour becomes a suspect, every alibi is suspect, and every revelation cuts deeper: clandestine affairs, financial desperation, and a history of grudges that threatens to destroy more than just one family.

Themes of Trust and Betrayal

At its core, this novel asks: how well do we really know those we love? Clark’s exploration of parental guilt, teenage rebellion and the price of secrets resonates long after the final page.

Why You Can’t Miss It

Fast-paced and unrelentingly tense, Before I Say Goodbye confirms Mary Higgins Clark as the queen of psychological suspense. Prepare for twists that will keep you guessing—and a conclusion that hits like a punch to the heart.