This chapter explores the effectiveness of character sketches and pacing in creating suspense in the book. The speakers also discuss how conventions and expectations in the genre have changed over time and compare it to a more modern book that focuses on character experiences.
It's time to meet the Queen of Suspense! To kick off her reign, Mary Higgins Clark spins a tale about a wrongfully accused women trying to reinvent herself -- only to be nearly caught by the monster she thought she'd left behind. It's more thrilling than mysterious, so it shouldn't be a surprise that we DO get an answer to the novel's titular question.