Silent Night (1995)

I loved how the little boy would not give up to find his grandpa's metal because he thinks iit can save his sick dad.
I also liked how the cop got to save the little boy. I like how the metal saved the little boys grandpa's life. I also like how brave little boy was even though his dad might die and he might die but he want the metal so bad he kept going. ( )

This was an impulse Christmas read and it was exactly what I wanted: short and sweet. Though truthfully, the only thing Christmas has to do with the story is to act as a setting. It’s not like the bad guy has some big moment of redemption. Regardless, it was a quick little read that hit the spot. ( )

My review from Amazon:

I was given this book as a gift from my mother so felt obliged to read it. I'm sorry I wasted my time. The plot was unbelievably thin with nary a twist. I could tolerate that if the book contained compelling characters but alas MHC clearly went to the character store and ordered "one worried mother, one hard-boiled cop with a heart of gold and one - no make that two - brave little boys". Add to that writing so ordinary that had this book been submitted by Mary Smith instead of Mary Higgins Clark, it would have been sent back with a note to try adding a metaphor or two. In fact, the manuscript would have been sent back with a form letter.

I can't account for the 5 star reviews here but if your reading level is above Dick and Jane, skip this and turn to Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" for a truly delightful holiday tale. ( )

This was an easy read. Was a very good fast paced book. All at once Catherine and Tom, Cally and lil Brans lives are all changed all due to Jimmy breaking out of prison and shooting a guard. ..not giving spoils but a very good book . ( )

Catherine Dornan takes her two sons to see the famous Rockefellar Christmas tree in New York. Hoping to cheer them and herself up. They all are worried about Tom her husband who is being treated for leukemia. While standing amoung the crowds Brain notices a man steal his mothers wallet. Unable to get his mothers attention he follows the man. When Brain follows the man to an apartment he ends of being kidnapped. Now Catherine is not only praying for her husband to get well but for the safe return of her son.

Very enjoyable story! ( )