Broken Harbor
A Novel
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4.1 • 1.1K Ratings
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Publisher Description
From Tana French, author of the forthcoming novel The Hunter, a New York Times bestselling novel that “proves anew that [Tana French] is one of the most talented crime writers alive” (The Washington Post).
“Required reading for anyone who appreciates tough, unflinching intelligence and ingenious plotting.” —The New York Times
Mick “Scorcherˮ Kennedy is the star of the Dublin Murder Squad. He plays by the books and plays hard, and thatʼs how the biggest case of the year ends up in his hands.
On one of the half-abandoned “luxuryˮ developments that litter Ireland, Patrick Spain and his two young children have been murdered. His wife, Jenny, is in intensive care. At first, Scorcher thinks itʼs going to be an easy solve, but too many small things canʼt be explained: the half-dozen baby monitors pointed at holes smashed in the Spainsʼ walls, the files erased from the familyʼs computer, the story Jenny told her sister about a shadowy intruder slipping past the houseʼs locks. And this neighborhood—once called Broken Harbor—holds memories for Scorcher and his troubled sister, Dina: childhood memories that Scorcher thought he had tightly under control.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Edgar-winner French's eloquently slow-burning fourth Dublin murder squad novel shows her at the top of her game. In a half-built luxury development near Dublin, a family of four is attacked and left for dead, with only the mother clinging to life. For Det. Mick "Scorcher" Kennedy, introduced in 2010's Faithful Place, this is a case that makes or breaks a career. With his new rookie partner, Det. Richie Curran, Mick arrives soon after Patrick Spain and his two children, six-year-old Emma and three-year-old Jack, are discovered stabbed to death in their home, while mother Jennifer is taken to the hospital. The house, one of the few completed in the Brianstown development, is a bloody mess, and suspicion immediately falls on Patrick, who recently lost his job. The recession figures prominently, as Brianstown once known as Broken Harbor was abandoned by contractors when money dried up. Mick's own childhood memories of Broken Harbor are marred by tragedy and intertwined with watching over his mentally unstable sister, Dina. As usual, French excels at drawing out complex character dynamics. 5-city author tour.
Customer Reviews
Broken Harbor
Tana French is an amazing author. Her plots, writing style and lush details wrap you in the story like no one else. She is my go-to when I need to treat myself to a special read.
Awful!!
Not only did the characters talk too much … they were BORING. I found I did not care about any of them. Will not read another of her books.
Another great book by Tana French
Another amazing and powerful journey into the complexity of human relationships, disguised as a murder mystery. At first i wasn’t sure i wanted to read a novel narrated by Scorcher Kennedy, but i’m glad i did. Really enjoyed it! Couldn’t put it down.
I’ve noticed some reviewers saying this novel doesn’t resolve itself, but as they say in Dublin, that’s bollicks! The story comes to a very satisfying conclusion.