Nicholas Spencer, charismatic head of the medical research company Gen-stone, involved in the development of an anticancer vaccine, suddenly disappears. His private plane crashes en route to Puerto Rico, but his body is not found. Early results of the vaccine seemed highly promising. Yet, coinciding with Nicholas Spencer's disappearance comes news that the FDA is denying approval. Then follows the shocking revelation that Spencer had looted Gen-stone of huge sums of money -- including the lifetime savings of people who had risked every penny they had. The Second Time Around is Mary Higgins Clark at her best, telling a story that intertwines fiction with the stuff of real-life headlines in a novel of breathtaking suspense and surprises. This hardcover novel, "The Second Time Around" by Mary Higgins Clark, is a riveting piece of fiction that is sure to captivate young adults and adults alike. Published by Simon & Schuster in 2003, this thriller/suspense novel features 301 pages of action-packed storytelling. With a topic that can be described as "general" and a genre of fiction, "The Second Time Around" is a must-read for anyone who enjoys a good page-turner. Measuring 9.2 inches in length, 6.2 inches in width, and 1.1 inches in height, this book weighs 18 ounces and is written in English. So, if you're looking for an exciting read that will keep you on the edge of your seat, look no further than "The Second Time Around."