The Christmas Thief: A Novel
Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
  • "Christmas Thief" steals your time
  • A nice book for a Sunday!
  • No one should give this one a chance, young or old alike.
  • Better Than Santa Cruise
  • ...a refreshing holiday mystery that takes the reader on a sleigh ride from New York City to Stowe, Virginia, and back again...
The Christmas Thief: A Novel
Mary Higgins Clark , and Carol Higgins Clark
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ASIN: 0743272250
Release Date: 2006-10-31

Book Description

Mary Higgins Clark, America's Queen of Suspense, and her daughter, bestselling mystery writer Carol Higgins Clark, have again joined forces to create a suspenseful and humorous holiday tale.

The folks who picked a beautiful eighty-foot blue spruce from Stowe, Vermont, to be Rockefeller Center's famous Christmas tree don't have a clue that Packy Noonan, a scam artist just released from prison, hid priceless diamonds in it more than twelve years ago. But when Packy learns that his special tree will be heading to New York City the next morning, he knows he has to act fast.

What Packy does not know is that Alvirah, everyone's favorite lottery winner turned amateur sleuth, and savvy private investigator Regan Reilly are visiting Stowe with their friend Opal, who lost all her lottery winnings in Packy's scam. And just when they're supposed to head home, they learn that the tree is missing . . . and that Opal has disappeared.

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"Mary Higgins Clark, America's Queen of Suspense, and her daughter, bestselling mystery writer Carol Higgins Clark, have again joined forces to create a suspenseful and humorous holiday tale. Alvirah Meehan, the lottery winner turned amateur sleuth, teams up with private investigator Regan Reilly to solve another Christmas mystery. In Deck the Halls, they rescued Regan's kidnapped father. This time they get in the middle of a case involving a beautiful eighty-foot blue spruce that has been chosen to spend the holidays as Rockefeller Center's famous Christmas tree. The folks who picked the tree don't have a clue that attached to one of its branches is a flask chock-full of priceless diamonds that Packy Noonan, a scam artist just released from prison, had hidden there over twelve years ago. An excited Packy breaks his parole and heads to Stowe, Vermont, to reclaim his loot. Once there, he is horrified to discover that his special tree will be heading to New York City the next morning. With a bumbling crew consisting of Jo-Jo, Benny, and an unsuccessful poet, Milo, he knows he has to act fast. What Packy does not know is that Alvirah and Regan are on a weekend trip to Stowe with Alvirah's husband, Willy; Regan's fiancé, Jack; Regan's parents, Luke and Nora; and Alvirah's friend Opal, a lottery winner who lost all her winnings in Packy's scam. On Monday morning when they're supposed to head home, they learn that the tree is missing, Packy Noonan may be in the vicinity, and Opal has disappeared. From two of America's beloved storytellers, The Christmas Thief is filled with suspense, comic characters, and holiday cheer, and is sure to delight its readers. "

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars "Christmas Thief" steals your time.......2007-07-24

Disappointing read. Written for young adults. Thought the previous two books in this series were much better.

4 out of 5 stars A nice book for a Sunday! .......2007-02-19

This book wasn't great, but it was interesting throughout. I think that is a real plus. With a lot of books I have to read past page 85 to know if I'm going to be interested in the story; with this one I was intersted right away. I do agree that it could be more suspensful, but it did have some exciting moments. I liked that it was a short story as well, the plot moved along smoothly. I think this was a good book.

1 out of 5 stars No one should give this one a chance, young or old alike........2007-02-07

When I was in my early 20's I read a lot of Mary Higgins Clark. I enjoyed them. As time went on I drifted from her work. Now in my 40s I decide to go back to my early days and try another book by her. A revisit to my youth, I suppose. Why not, it sounded like a good festive read. I WAS WRONG. What age was this intended for? The writing is atrocious; plot, unbelievable; characters, stale.

By the way, I listened to the audiobook which was read by the co-author, Carol. She really doesn't have the voice for it. Plot and writing was hard enough to sustain my attention but the voice was really making me take the headphones out.

Maybe my taste has evolved as I've aged but certainly no one should give this one a chance, young or old alike.

3 out of 5 stars Better Than Santa Cruise.......2006-12-13

Although I've read almost every Mary Higgins Clark book (including her memoir), I haven't read any of Carol Higgins Clark. That's because I bought one of her books that sat on a remainder table, and the writing was so bad, I put it down and never read another.

I had just finished The Christmas Thief and thought I'd read the newest book, Santa Cruise. (I got both from the library, thankfully!) The Christmas Thief is a *bit* better than Santa Cruise, but both have unbelievable plots and cardboard characters.

Apparently, MHC's friend Michael Korda suggested she write a book about someone stealing the Rockefeller Christmas tree. Intrigued by the premise, MHC and her daughter took on the challenge.

The story could be a lot worse; it was actually a clever tale, albeit not very believable. I can't imagine the brilliant con artist Packy Noonan trusting those two bumbling sidekicks to come through when it matters! But alas, he did...and it was his downfall.

Alvirah isn't as irritating as she is in Santa Cruise, but her friend, Opal, sure is! I can't explain why but I swear, I was hoping that Packy got away with the jewels! For the life of me, I don't know why I was rooting for a criminal other than the fact that Opal was drawn so pathetic and weak (as were many of the characters) that I just didn't care. I mean, it would have been more exciting had Packy gotten away with it!

I actually learned something interesting from The Christmas Thief: spruce's don't grow from the bottom--they grow from the top! (A fact that is central to the story in many ways.)

If you want a breezy holiday mystery, The Christmas Thief is OK. In many ways, I felt like the plot was a lot like Home Alone 1 and 2 in terms of "bumbling holiday thiefs"--so it's amusing at times. If you're a rabid fan of MHC and her daughter Carol, you'll likely enjoy this holiday tale.

A far better holiday book (although it has touches of mystery, it's not a crime novel) that also has a lot of heart, is Finding Noel by Richard Paul Evans. I loved it!

(P.S. A bit of trivia: Michael Korda, MHC's good friend that usually makes it in her Acknowledgements, has a cross-gendered offspring that's the leader of The Church of Euthanasia. This church has only one commandment: "Thou Shalt Not Procreate." It's four "pillars" or principles? Suicide, Abortion, Cannibalism and Sodomy. Mmmmkay...)

5 out of 5 stars ...a refreshing holiday mystery that takes the reader on a sleigh ride from New York City to Stowe, Virginia, and back again..........2006-11-29

Patrick Coogan Noonan, known as Packy to his friends and cohorts, scammed helpless people out of millions of dollars years ago, and hid it in a place no one would ever find. That was twelve years ago. Today, Packy is a free man, and plans to head back to the place in Stowe, Virginia to retrieve his well-deserved treasure. The only thing this scam-artist doesn't know is that the tree holding his flask of diamonds has been chosen to stand in Rockefeller Center this holiday season, and is about to be cut down and brought to New York City. When Packy learns the news, he decides that he has to take matters into his own hands, and, with the help of his two numbskull accomplices - Jo-Jo and Benny - he plans to cut down the eighty-foot blue spruce before it's rigged up for the holidays. What Packy doesn't know is that one of the women he scammed, Opal, is in Stowe, Virginia, vacationing with Alvirah and Willy Meehan, as well as Luke, Nora, Regan, and Jack (no relation) Reilly. When Opal ends up disappearing, and the Meehan's and Reilly's learn that Packy is in town, Alvirah is convinced that Opal has had a run-in with the strapping young scam-artist, and believes that she's in terrible danger. Now, with the help of New York Detective Jack, along with private investigator Reilly, amateur detective Alvirah plans on investigating Opal's disappearance, in an attempt to locate her missing pal, as well as the beautiful Christmas tree, before the holidays are ruined for everyone, and Packy Noonan, The Christmas Thief, escapes with all of his unsuspecting investors millions.

I have read only two other books by Mary Higgins Clark and her daughter Carol - both holiday novels - and I have to admit right off the bat that THE CHRISTMAS THIEF has been my favorite - hands down. The plot of THE CHRISTMAS THIEF is so original and refreshing that it truly makes the reader feel as if they have been given a wonderful holiday gift this season. While the dialogue is oft-times a bit choppy, and the appearances by the Reilly's and Meehan's seem to be dispersed in very small intervals, the characters of Packy Noonan and his cronies make the tale delightful - in a suspenseful way. Readers will find it quite easy to sympathize with characters such as Milo and Opal. However, they will also find their ability to be taken advantage of, and lured away on their own to be somewhat strange - given their ages. Overall, though, THE CHRISTMAS THIEF is a refreshing holiday mystery that takes the reader on a sleigh ride from New York City to Stowe, Virginia, and back again, and leaves them with a satisfied taste in their mouth.

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A Christmas Thief: A Novel
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          2 out of 5 stars I would pass............2006-10-16

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          Rose is a spunky modern woman who has risen above her class to become something deserving of heroism. Collis is the drifting heir apparent desperately in need of a dose of humility as well as purpose to help him recover the man he could be. Together they are the man and woman after.

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                                ASIN: 076432036X

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                                The beauty of Haviland China is captured here in both picture and word. Over 400 color photographs display the Haviland china wares which graced dining tables throughout the Victorian Age of Elegance. A discussion of the life is included, along with the history of Haviland production and its decoration. Many of the Haviland patterns have been cataloged using the well established Schleiger numbers, enabling readers to identify unnamed patterns with certainty. Valuable descriptions are also provided concerning the use of various Haviland table wares. A listing of back stamps and a price guide are also included

                                Customer Reviews:

                                2 out of 5 stars Haviland China: The Age of Elegance (Schiffer Book for Collectors).......2007-01-04

                                While the written information contained within is remarkable in its' breadth and detail, and the publication certainly has a good "hand" on the current market, the publication fails sadly in its' photographic quality.

                                Certain patterns colours are corrupted in the printing process. A notable example of this is on page 181, Figure 390 "Dinner Plate Chambord Pattern". This plate in fact has a soft green tinge to the entire plate and the edge is a teal / blue. It is not a red pinkish colour, which is how it is represented.

                                This is a significant misrepresentation of the appearance of the article and there are a series of errors in the publication of a similar calibre, and it reflects badly on what is fundamentally a good publication.

                                5 out of 5 stars ANOTHER Great Book by Schiffer!!.......2002-01-12

                                Nora Travis is one of the leading experts on Haviland. I love the quality of her books, and have found the photographs professional, and the content informative and interesting. While researching my book: LIVING WITH LIMOGES by Debby DuBay, I again sought out Nora Travis' work for information on Haviland Limoges. She is an expert in the field of Haviland and I recommend this book to all who need information on the subject or for those who enjoy beautiful coffee table books.

                                4 out of 5 stars Good for all levels of interest.......2000-09-25

                                I don't consider myself a collector of Haviland; I bought this book to get a toehold in this world while searching for replacements for my mother's turn-of-the-century pattern.

                                This book is organized in such a way that someone new to this area can understand the basics types of pieces, identify the various markings and get some idea of reasonable values. Did I mention that it also looks good on the coffee table?

                                5 out of 5 stars Comprehensive Photos/Values of Haviland Porcelain.......1999-06-28

                                Nora Travis' book includes photographs of the usual and unusual pieces of Haviland porcelain which makes it a well rounded book for the amateur and serious collectors. It contains many beautiful "art" pieces, and the values are right on target. A lot of work went into this book, and it shows. The photos are really great as well. We, Keith and Thomas Waterbrook-Clyde, are the authors of a book on Limoges porcelain, The Decorative Art of Limoges Porcelain and Boxes.

                                4 out of 5 stars A must have for the avid collector!.......1998-09-24

                                Haviland China, one of the most collected Limoges producing companies, comes to life in this very informative book. Not only does Ms. Travis includes a Haviland family tree in this book, but also a history of this wonderful family legacy.

                                Beautiful color photographs enable us to enjoy some of the very rare pieces produced beginning in 1895. The price guide for these pieces are right on the money, and the signature guide makes piece identification easy!

                                As a serious Haviland collector, I never go to an antique store or show without it!
                                Haviland China : The Age of Elegance (Revised Price Guide, 1998)
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                                  Haviland China : The Age of Elegance (Revised Price Guide, 1998)
                                  Nora Travis
                                  Manufacturer: Schiffer Publishing, Limited
                                  ProductGroup: Book
                                  Binding: Hardcover
                                  ASIN: B000MBPO7Q
                                  Haviland China: The Age of Elegance (Schiffer Book for Collectors With Value Guide.)
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                                    Haviland China: The Age of Elegance (Schiffer Book for Collectors With Value Guide.)
                                    Nora Travis
                                    Manufacturer: Schiffer Pub Ltd
                                    ProductGroup: Book
                                    Binding: Hardcover
                                    ASIN: B000MCUKI8

                                    Afghans for All Seasons (Crochet Treasury Series)
                                    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
                                    • Pattern Review
                                    • Great Afghan Book
                                    • Delicious Array of Crochet Patterns
                                    • Just what I was looking for !!!
                                    • Love the "Seasons" series!
                                    Afghans for All Seasons (Crochet Treasury Series)
                                    Anne Childs
                                    Manufacturer: Leisure Arts
                                    ProductGroup: Book
                                    Binding: Paperback

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                                    ASIN: 0942237242

                                    Customer Reviews:

                                    5 out of 5 stars Pattern Review.......2007-01-14

                                    This book has more beautiful patterns all in one book. Usually when you buy a book, it may have one or two patterns that spark interest, but I have never seen this quantity of unique patterns. I would recommend it to anyone who loves to create because these are truly creations.

                                    5 out of 5 stars Great Afghan Book.......2007-01-11

                                    This book has a wide variety of patterns that are easy to follow and easy to make.

                                    5 out of 5 stars Delicious Array of Crochet Patterns.......2006-11-10

                                    This crochet pattern book includes a wonderful variety of great patterns. Just purusing this book makes you want to crochet up every pattern inside...

                                    5 out of 5 stars Just what I was looking for !!!.......2006-07-17

                                    This is one of the books, that I've been looking for, everywhere, and when I found it at amazon, I didn't waste any time, in buying it.
                                    The afghan patterns are all great, and worded so that we can understand them.
                                    Thank You,

                                    5 out of 5 stars Love the "Seasons" series!.......2006-03-13

                                    This is the fourth "Afghans for All Seasons" book Leisure Arts has put out, and it is my favorite. I've made 4 blankets from it for gifts, and there are still others I want to do! The directions are easy to follow, using the usual abbreviations in all Leisure Arts books.

                                    I love the wide variety in all the "seasons" books compared to other Leisure Arts books. From my sister in Houston to my brother in Detroit, I can find a pattern suitable for any climate, age, gender, etc. I must confess I chose different colors for each blanket than the book has (to match decor) but that was easy to do.

                                    I also love the wide variety of sizes, complexity, and speed. I was able to make a large afghan for my tall brother very quickly because the pattern used two threads together. Another smaller baby pattern was perfect for my friend's new nursery. One pattern that they showed in a solid color was easy to convert to two colors. Still another I made for my mother was an easy, repetitive pattern, so I was able to take the blanket anywhere to work on without bringing along the book (much easier to just sit and chat without stopping to check the book directions!)

                                    If you want to get just one book with a wide diversity of GOOD patterns, this or another of the "seasons" series is what I recommend.
                                    Afghans for all seasons (Crochet treasury series)
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                                      Manufacturer: Oxmoor House
                                      ProductGroup: Book
                                      Binding: Library Binding

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                                      ASIN: 0942237234
                                      Afghans For All Seasons Book 4
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                                        Afghans For All Seasons Book 2
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                                          Manufacturer: Leisure Arts, Inc
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                                          ASIN: 157486212X
                                          Afghans For All Seasons Book 3
                                          Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
                                          • One of the nicest afghan collections yet!
                                          • Just What I have been looking for!!
                                          Afghans For All Seasons Book 3

                                          Manufacturer: Leisure Arts, Inc.
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                                          Binding: Hardcover
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                                          ASIN: 1574862588

                                          Customer Reviews:

                                          5 out of 5 stars One of the nicest afghan collections yet!.......2006-09-13

                                          Wow - there are 52 patterns here, in all styles and skill levels. What's especially nice is that this large handcover lies flat when open to a page, so I can put my pattern grid over the page and it stays open -- this makes it much easier to follow the patterns. I started with the Remnants afghan (to use up left-overs) and it came out beautifully. What a feast this book is! Be sure you use natural yarns -- it's so warm and cuddly next to the skin.

                                          A great collection of patterns for anyone who loves to crochet!

                                          5 out of 5 stars Just What I have been looking for!!.......2006-06-24

                                          I have been looking for another afghan book, & when I received this, & looked through it, it is great, beautiful afghans to crochet, just what I want!!
                                          Afghans for All Seasons
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                                            Anne Van Wagner (Editor) Childs
                                            Manufacturer: Leisure Arts
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                                            Binding: Hardcover
                                            ASIN: B000WO4DYI

                                            A French Country Home: Style and Entertaining
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                                              Jocelyne Sibuet , and Catherine Deydier
                                              Manufacturer: Flammarion
                                              ProductGroup: Book
                                              Binding: Hardcover

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                                              ASIN: 2080304739
                                              Release Date: 2005-05-31

                                              Book Description

                                              Jocelyne Sibuet, known as France's answer to Martha Stewart, has spent 20 years as a hostess and hotelier seeking out the styles, flavors, and interiors that define the French country home. She has written this book in response to the many inquiries of her admiring guests, who seek to re-create the French country style in their own home. From mountain top chalets and beachside cottages to rustic farmhouses, Jocelyne shows how to use colors from nature, make different styles work together, and find sources of inspiration for every corner of your home: living rooms, bedrooms, gardens, terraces, and kitchens.

                                              And no kitchen would be complete without the irresistible scent of her authentic cooking wafting through the door. Each chapter features Jocelyne's recipes, which range from breakfast muesli and spiced hot chocolate to a grand Christmas dinner. Other recipes include raspberry wine, baked sea bream, vegetable tart, cuttlefish ink risotto, lemon mousse, and blueberry tart.

                                              Jocelyne's own black book of the best sources for these French country goods completes the text with the best addresses for fabric, furniture, antiques, and regional products.

                                              2 Color Graphics: Unlimited Design Solutions
                                              Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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                                              Templin Brink Design
                                              Manufacturer: Rockport Publishers
                                              ProductGroup: Book
                                              Binding: Hardcover

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                                              Book Description

                                              Two-color graphics offer a range of bold effects from somber and elegant to edgy and bold. More importantly, they?re inexpensive to print, which perhaps explains why two-color printing is so widely used.

                                              Despite its popularity, however, two-color printing has a stigma of looking cheap compared to four-color pieces. This book puts that myth to rest by showing how truly dynamic effects can be achieved with simple, inexpensive two-color printing. Besides its simplicity, it has a style all its own, which can convey sophistication, elegance, and integrity.

                                              Included is a ?color finder? section designed to show readers a variety of color combinations for various projects such as logos, packaging, book jackets, and posters. Each featured project is shown in thumbnail size in 15 to 20 different two-color combinations.

                                              Customer Reviews:

                                              5 out of 5 stars Good book.......2005-07-24

                                              i bought the book because i saw it once before in the book store, and love it, so have to buy it

                                              Barnum's Own Story : The Autobiography of P.T. Barnum, combined & Condensed from the Various Editions Published During His Lifetime
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                                                Barnum's Own Story : The Autobiography of P.T. Barnum, combined & Condensed from the Various Editions Published During His Lifetime
                                                P. T. Barnum
                                                Manufacturer: Peter Smith Publisher
                                                ProductGroup: Book
                                                Binding: Hardcover

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                                                ASIN: 0844640018
                                                Barnum's Own Story, the Autobiography of P. T. Barnum, Combined & Condensed from the Various Editions Published During His Lifetime
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                                                  Waldo r. Browne P. T. Barnum
                                                  Manufacturer: Dover Publication
                                                  ProductGroup: Book
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                                                  ASIN: B000UVDX8A

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