It Only Takes a Moment by Mary Jane Clark

Mary Jane Clark weaves together an unforgettable story that will make parents keep their children closer. It Only Takes a Moment tells the tale of Key News Presenter, Eliza Blake, and her seven year old daughter, Janie. Janie is kidnapped along with the housekeeper, Carmen Garcia, but no one knows the reason why.

The Storyline of It Only Takes a Moment

Eliza Blake appears in several of Mary Jane Clark's novels, along with her daughter, Janie. As a prominent face in the media, Eliza is exposed to all kinds of people - some with sinister motives.This becomes apparent when Janie is kidnapped from Camp Musquapsink. The woman who signed her out was the Blake's housekeeper and although Eliza is convinced of her innocence, the FBI are not so sure.

As the story progresses, a number of characters are introduced who have an undue interest in Eliza Blake and her child. The reader is left guessing chapter after chapter as to which one of them is the kidnapper. A psychic joins the mix and although the FBI dismiss her information, Eliza believes there may be something to it.

Who are the Main Characters in It Only Takes a Moment

Eliza Blake is supported by three of her work colleagues who have helped her solve mysteries in the past. They are Annabelle Murphy, B J D'Elia and Margo Gonzalez. As the story progresses, Mary Jane Clark also introduces a number of suspects. These include an Eliza fanatic who makes scrapbooks about her, a woman who lost her own daughter in road accident and a pedophile. FBI agents Barbara Gebhardt and Trevor Laggie head the investigation into these and other characters.

How does Suspense Feature in It Only Takes a Moment

Mary Jane Clark is a master of the suspense genre and It Only Takes a Moment is a good example of her skills. She introduces characters and snippets of information that lead the reader to suspect almost everyone. The story is skillfully constructed with a surprising twist at the end.

About Mary Jane Clark

Mary Jane Clark has working knowledge of television studios and media, having been employed at CBS News for many years as a writer and producer. Many of her novels are inspired by her working experience. She was formerly married to the son of Mary Higgins Clark who is renowned as being the Queen of Suspense.

It Only Takes a Moment by Mary Jane Clark, 2008, HaperCollins Publishers, ISBN 978-0-06-128609-4