The Cradle Will Fall
The Cradle Will Fall by Mary Higgins Clark, published by Pocket in 1980, is a suspenseful narrative that follows county prosecutor Katie DeMaio after a minor road accident lands her in Westlake Hospital. From her hospital window, she believes she witnesses a man loading a woman’s body into a car, leading her to question the reality of her experience, influenced by medication. As she returns to work, Katie begins to investigate a suicide that appears to be a murder, uncovering a web of deceit surrounding Dr. Edgar Highley, a renowned doctor known for his controversial treatments of infertility.
Readers will find a gripping exploration of mystery and intrigue as Katie navigates the complexities of her investigation. The story delves into themes of medical ethics and the darker side of ambition, as medical examiner Richard Carroll connects the dots between the suspicious death and Dr. Highley’s practices. With 314 pages of engaging narrative, this edition presents a compelling tale that keeps readers questioning the truth behind the events unfolding around Katie.
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A minor road accident landed county prosecutor Katie DeMaio in Westlake Hospital. That night, from her window, she thought she saw a man load a woman’s body into the trunk of a car…or was it just a sleeping pill-induced nightmare? At work the next day, Katie began investigating a suicide that looked more like murder. Initial evidence pointed elsewhere, but medical examiner Richard Carroll saw a trail leading to Dr. Edgar Highley. He suspected that the famous doctor’s work “curing” infertile women was more than controversial–that it was deceitful, depraived, and often deadly. But before Richard could tell Katie his fears, she left the office for the weekend and an appointment for routine surgery…in Dr. Highley’s operating room.
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