This is the 8th book in the Under Suspicion series. Let's address the elephant in the room for some of us. You might be questioning the fact that you thought MHC passed away years back and you'd be right. I had to look it up myself. She passed away in 2020., so. It seems that Alafair Burke is continuing the series for both.
In a true twisty turny, Mary Higgins Clark and Alafair Burke fashion, this book will keep you in the edge of your seat like the prior books in the series. It had to be you flows flawlessly, and will bring you the backstory of he past books, so I believe that you could easily read this book without reading the prior books.
Two twin boys seem to have it all when one boy kills their parents and the other has an alibi, but which boy is telling the truth and who is who. Ultimately, this fractures their relationship and each boy is pointing the finger at each other. Both married with kids, the way to move on and try to put the past behind them aa best as they can so they turn to Laurie Morgan and her team with the TV show "Under Suspicion " who take in cold cases to help get to try and solve the murders and what actually happened the night their parents were murdered. This book had me hooked and the ending had me wowed. This book made me want to go back and reread more MHC books and read Alafair Burke's stand alone novels.

These books are always a favorite of mine. I love it and I love this series. I'm happy we got another book in the series. Definitely a must read if you have read any of Mary Higgins Clark's books in the past-- it's so good!

Thanks to NetGalley for this ARC. My first by this duo. A solid who done it by one of the masters. Recommend

My love of thrillers began with Mary Higgins Clark. I remember going to the library and checking out as many of her books that I could carry, devouring them and then going back for more! When I saw this available I knew I had to read it ASAP! While part of a series, this can absolutely be read as a standalone (as I did) but now I need to read them all! Fast paced, keeps the reader needing to know what’s going to happen next and all around perfect thriller read!

I used to read Mary Higgins Clark back in the day but this is the first book I’ve read of hers in years. And it did not disappoint!! Loved it! So much suspense!!!

When I picked this book up I didn’t realize that it’s part of a series. I think it was just fine to read as a stand alone. I didn’t feel like I was missing anything.

Overall I thought the book was well written and entertaining. It was fast paced and it seemed like everyone had secrets. While I did enjoy this book i do wish there was more depth to the characters.

I love a murder mystery and I've been wanting to read a book by Mary Higgins Clark, so I was so excited to read this ARC. This is the latest book in the Under Suspicion series, however it can work as a stand alone novel. The main character, Laurie, is the producer of a television show that aims to solve cold cases. She is approached by a woman whose parents were murdered, but the case remains unsolved. Her twin brothers were suspects in the case, yet never charged. The twins accept having their case brought forward to the show, and twists and turns begin in solving the long-unsolved murder.

Ultimately, this story just wasn't for me. While I enjoyed elements, the pacing was just too slow for me to enjoy and I found many of the twists to be be predictable. I do think it would be a great read for someone seeking out a simple cold case mystery, but there wasn't anything special that stuck out for me in this book.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Simon & Schuster for gifting me a digital ARC of the latest collaboration between Mary Higgins Clark and Alafair Burke. All opinions expressed in this review are my own - 4.5 stars!

Laurie Moran works on a podcast that investigates cold cases where someone has been living under suspicion. This chapter involves a 10-year-old murder where identical twins were suspected, but never charged, with their parents' murder. The twins have been estranged ever since, each blaming the other, and their younger sister is desperate to clear their names.

I am a long-time fan of Mary Higgins Clark and it's wonderful that Alafair Burke has continued her legacy of writing such good mysteries. This one was no exception - the idea that one or both of identical twins could have committed murder is intriguing. But the family, ripped apart by the murders, was destroyed even more by the suspicions. There were plenty of suspects here and I was surprised as always by the ending. Bravo!

A captivating addition to the series, with a suspenseful atmosphere and plenty of twists and turns. A few plot points feel a bit predictable but it is a thoroughly enjoyable read.
Many thanks to Simon & Schuster and to Netgalley for providing me with a galley in exchange for my honest opinion.

This was a really captivating and well written book. There was a double murder and the main suspects were two twin sons but no one got charged since birth twins denied it but the entire time thought it was the other. A podcast is set out to find out my who did it.

I have been a life long fan of Mary Higgins Clark and was heartbroken when I found about her passing a few years back. Needless to say, I was ecstatic to find out there would be another book published in the series she wrote with Alafair Burke. This story is the next installment in the Under Suspicion series that centers around Laurie Moran who is tasked with looking into an old case that was never solved. Overall, I really liked the story. It was a little slow in parts, but it kept me guessing until the end. As readers have come to expect, this is a well-written mystery with no language to distract from the story.

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for a copy of this book. All opinions expressed are entirely my own.

I am an OG MHC ready. I remember the first one I ever read, from my grandma's bookshelf, was "Where Are The Children?" and I was hooked. Her books became pretty formulaic and they lost their appeal over time, but her partnership with Alafair Burke, a wonderful thriller writer in her own right, was a match made in heaven. I am so happy that the series has continued after MHC's death, because I love it and this book is one of the best in the series.

I just love the Under Suspicion series, the two authors did a great job with this mystery. Laurie is a wonderful character and her staff are a hoot. This was a page turner with some family dynamics of brothers accusing each other. A good twist ending.

Thank you NetGalley for this ARC of It Had to Be You by by Mary Higgins Clark; Alafair Burke

this is book number 8 of the Under Suspicion series, it can be read as a stand alone but the series is too good to miss out on reading them in order.

felt a little slow to start but really picked up towards the end, I must say normally I am stumped to the very end with the past books but this one was a tad bit predictable (lol or my detective skills are improving!) I would still recommend the read

Another great mystery for the Higgins Clark/Burke partnership. The tradition of storytelling continues in the true light in which Higgins Clark wrote.

A family saga mystery that comes down to one detail that was overlooked. A small town that did not want to make a huge deal of a double murder. It was just easier to the blame the Double Duo and not investigate.

Learn how Frankie, the little sister of the Double Duo and now an orphan, started finding clues.

Another great read, another recommendation!

I love love Mary and Alafair! I don't think I have read a book yet that I didn't like of theirs. This was no exception. I read it on a plane and on vacation and it was so good. I love the twists they provide because you never see them coming. Usually I THINK I know who it is and what's happening but I'm usually wrong.

There is a podcast being made on the murder of parents years ago. This brings the memories back. The children twin sons and daughter. The boys are estranged from each other. The case is opened back up.
If you are a fan of Mary Higgins Clark you don't want to miss this book. It keeps you reading into the night.
Thanks to the publisher Simon and Schuster and NetGalley for the ARC.

i hadn’t read either of these authors before and didn’t realize this was a book 2, but i will still able to enjoy it!

I have a few series that I always read the latest book in ASAP and this is one of them. I love following the Under Suspicion series.

I also have an identical twin so this one was an instant appeal to me and the idea of the distance between the brothers was intriguing. This series has consistently had me guessing and trying to armchair detective the cases they cover and this one was no exception.

I really love this series and am so glad Alafair Burke continued it. While this may not be my favorite in the series, I still enjoyed the twists and turns while I tried to solve the mystery before Laurie. I look forward to more mysteries to come.