SOLVED. A Female Author of kidnapped-boy detective book. [s]

[Belle]

Hi guys,

I read a book telling a boy followed the wallet of his mum which contains kind of valuable veteran medal of his belovingly passed-away dad.
The bad guy who pickpocketted the wallet realized he's been noticeably stalked then kidnapped the boy.

I did read it from bookshelf of hostel in SF where I love the city so much.
San Francisco herself & the book have been nicely imprinting in my heart.

I cannot remember the book's name, nor the author's.
Please help me guys with this.
Thank you very much.
Greeting from Thailand.

Best regards,
N Chiangmai

[Rosa]

Silent Night?

[Belle]

Thank you for the reply Rosa.
Unfortunately, it is not what I was mentioning.

[Kris]

Belle, how old is the boy? Is the book for teens or adults?

Can you describe the detective? Is this a mystery novel?

What's the location (country, region, well-known city, small town)?

[Rosa]

Belle wrote: "Thank you for the reply Rosa.
Unfortunately, it is not what I was mentioning."

I really think it is, Belle.

[Kris]

Here's the Google Books preview of Silent Night by Mary Higgins Clark - Rosa's suggestion:

https://books.google.com/books?id=Kvo... There are different cover images.

Quote: "Brian Doman's mother is still keeping watch at the spot where her son disappeared shortly after 5:00 P.M. Authorities believe Catherine Doman's theory that Brian may have seen someone steal her wallet and followed that person. The wallet contained a St. Christopher medal, which Brian was desperately anxious to bring to his father's hospital bed."

[Rosa]

Thanks, Kris. That's more helpful than what I said.

[Kris]

Actually, your comment prompted me to look for a preview and search for a quote.

[Belle]

Oh Kris! Thank you very much for the searchings. You made it!
YES IT IS! 'The Silent Night' by Mary Higgins Clark.

Although the story takes place in NY; I relate it to SF, my beloved city, coz I read the there while leisurely in a hostel.

Be my guest if you'd be in Chiangmai. It might have made it your beloved city I bet.

Greeting from Chiangmai, Thailand.

[Belle]

Dear Rosa

You suggested me the right book and I'm dumb enough to read the Google search only 1 search saying 'Silent Night' by Ms Danielle story an aunt and her niece. That's why I told you that was not I'm looking forward to.

I'm terribly sorry Rosa.

Be my guest if you'd be in Chiangmai. It might have made it your beloved city I bet.

Greeting from Chiangmai, Thailand.

[Rosa]

I'm so glad! You're welcome, I'm happy I could help. And thank you for the invitation!