Authors born on December 24

Take a focused look at the authors born on December 24. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1927 Mary Higgins Clark

  Mary Higgins Clark was a prolific American author renowned for her suspenseful mystery novels. Over her long career, she was often called the 'Queen of Suspense' and published numerous bestsellers, many of which sold millions of copies worldwide. [bio]