Mary Jane Clark is an accomplished American author, best known for her suspense novels. She has written several successful novel series, all of which fall under the suspense genre. Her work is heavily influenced by her own experiences, as she worked in broadcast journalism for over three decades, serving as a desk assistant at CBS News. This experience is reflected in her KEY News series, which is based on the world of television news.
Clark's interest in suspense can also be traced back to her father, who was an FBI special agent. During the Cold War, he played a significant role in uncovering Russian spies. This background in espionage and intrigue has no doubt informed Clark's writing, adding an extra layer of authenticity to her thrillers.
In addition to her KEY News series, Clark has also ventured into the world of wedding mystery novels with her series, The Wedding Cake Mysteries. The series follows an actress who becomes a wedding cake designer and finds herself investigating murder cases that threaten to derail wedding ceremonies. This shift in focus showcases Clark's versatility as a writer and her ability to create compelling stories in different settings.
Clark has written a total of thirteen novels, including twelve in the KEY News series and one in The Wedding Cake Mysteries. Her work has been published in twenty-three languages, highlighting her global appeal. Clark is a New York Times bestselling author and lives in New Jersey and Florida. She is also the daughter-in-law of the famous author Mary Higgins Clark and sister-in-law of Carol Higgins Clark, both of whom are also bestselling authors.