The Breaker

Synopsis of The Breaker

Twelve hours after Kate Sumner’s broken body is washed up on a deserted beach on the south coast of England, her traumatized three-year-old daughter is discovered twenty miles away walking the streets of Poole, alone. The police are puzzled: why weren't mother and daughter together? Why was Kate killed and her daughter allowed to live? As the investigation proceeds, the police discover a gaping hole in Kate’s husband’s alibi, leading them to question everything they thought they knew about the victim and her life.

This gripping psychological thriller by award-winning author Minette Walters delves into the dark complexities of human nature and the secrets hidden behind closed doors. With a tense narrative and a haunting mystery, the story keeps readers guessing until the very end.