If Tomorrow Comes

Tracy Whitney's life changes when her mother's suicide leads her into a confrontation with the New Orleans Mafia. An innocent attempt to clear her mother's name results in her being framed and sentenced to prison, losing everything she held dear in the process. Released from prison, Tracy transforms herself into a sophisticated con artist, targeting those who wronged her. She develops intricate schemes and assumes multiple identities while navigating the dangerous world of high-stakes crime. The global cat-and-mouse game intensifies as Tracy executes elaborate heists across international locations. Her path crosses with both law enforcement and fellow con artists as she builds her reputation in the criminal underworld. The novel explores themes of injustice, revenge, and reinvention, showing how circumstances can transform an ordinary person into someone extraordinary. Through Tracy's journey, the story examines the thin line between justice and vengeance.

Readers call this a page-turner with twists that keep them guessing. The protagonist Tracy Whitney's transformation from victim to con artist draws readers in, with many finishing the book in one or two sittings. Readers praise: - Fast-paced plot with clever heists - Character development of Tracy - Satisfying revenge elements - Intricate schemes and cons - Romance subplot Common criticisms: - Some plot points require suspension of disbelief - Middle section drags - Dated gender dynamics and stereotypes - Predictable ending Ratings: Goodreads: 4.2/5 (136,000+ ratings) Amazon: 4.5/5 (3,800+ ratings) Reader quotes: "The cons are ingenious and keep you guessing" - Goodreads reviewer "Tracy is ruthless yet sympathetic" - Amazon review "Too many convenient coincidences" - LibraryThing user "Can't put it down despite its flaws" - Goodreads reviewer The book remains Sheldon's most-reviewed novel on Goodreads.

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🌟 The main character Tracy Whitney was partly inspired by real-life con artist Doris Payne, who stole millions in jewels across seven decades. 🌟 Sidney Sheldon wrote the entire novel in just 12 weeks, dictating the story to assistants for 13 hours daily while recovering from a health issue. 🌟 The book was adapted into a highly successful CBS miniseries in 1986, starring Madolyn Smith and Tom Berenger, reaching over 65 million viewers. 🌟 The novel's European locations were meticulously researched by Sheldon himself, who traveled to every city featured in the book to ensure accuracy. 🌟 Before becoming a novelist at age 50, Sheldon won an Academy Award for screenwriting (The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer, 1947) and created several hit TV shows, including "I Dream of Jeannie."