
Is Mary Higgins Clark A-List?
YesA
Yes — Mary Higgins Clark is an A-list celebrity, a household name with massive fame and influence.
Reached A-list in 1980
Publishes *A Stranger*
Ranking Timeline
1956F$0.01M
Begins Writing Radio Scripts
Begins a modest writing career.
1975B▲▲▲$1M+$0.99M
*Where Are the Children?*
Her breakthrough success launched her career.
1980A▲$5M+$4M
Publishes *A Stranger*
Another bestseller.
1989A$15M+$10M
Publishes *While My Pretty*
Clark's novels solidified her success and readership.
1995A$30M+$15M
Becomes Grand Master
Named Grand Master by Mystery Writers of America.
2000A$50M+$20M
Continues Bestselling Streak
Continues producing novels at a very fast rate.
2010A$75M+$25M
Still Writing Best Sellers
Keeps writing and selling books.
2020A$100M+$25M
Death
Mary Higgins Clark dies.
2026A$100M
Legacy of Suspense
Her books remain popular. Her influence is still very strong.
Last updated: February 25, 2026