Breaking Point
Are you searching for a gripping read that will take over your life until you’ve turned the final page? Then look no further than Edel Coffey’s phenomenal debut. The emotionally devastating story of what it means to be a working mother in the modern age has one of the most heart-in-mouth opening chapters I’ve ever read, with the creeping dread of knowing what’s about to come in the back of my mind the whole time.
Edel’s finely crafted thriller follows high-flying celebrity doctor Susannah as she struggles to manage her career, marriage, two daughters and her perfect public image. Her life comes crashing down on the hottest day of the year, when a stressed Susannah accidentally leaves her baby, Louise, alone in the car while she’s at work. Once the hospital confirms it’s too late to save her, a media frenzy kicks off and Susannah is put on trial for negligence. I was reading through my fingers to find out what the jury would decide!
Ruth Jones
'Breaking Point is raw, compelling, and ground-breaking; Coffey puts the life of working mothers under a microscope. To say I loved it is an understatement, I expect it will be a huge success.' Liz Nugent
'A gripping, compulsive pageturner about what we expect from women, especially mothers. It's going to be a massive hit.' Marian Keyes
One mistake could cost her everything.
Susannah has two beautiful daughters, a high-flying medical career, a successful husband and an enviable life. Her hair is glossy, her clothes are expensive; she truly has it all.
But when - on the hottest day of the year - her strict morning routine is disrupted, Susannah finds herself running on autopilot. It is hours before she realises she has made a devastating mistake. Her baby, Louise, is still in the backseat of the car and it is too late to save her.
As the press close in around her, Susannah is put on trial for negligence. It is plain to see that this is not a trial, it's a witch hunt. But what will the court say?
Readers love Breaking Point:
'A genuine contender for best book I have read this year.' *****
'I was reading through the tears and couldn't read it fast enough' *****
'An excellent novel, perfect for fans of Jodi Picoult and Diane Chamberlain' *****
'If you want an addictive, pacey read, this is for you!' *****
'I was a bit of an emotional wreck at the end' *****
'A rare treat, an emotional thriller steeped in humanity. I read it in a single sitting!' John Boyne
'Gripping, unswerving, heart-breaking, you'll read this book through parted fingers - and learn a crucial lesson as you go.' Celia Walden, author of Payday
'Really enjoyed this terrifyingly plausible debut, with much to say about parental guilt and how society treats working motherhood.' Katherine Faulkner, author of Greenwich Park
'An incredibly powerful thriller with real emotional depth - and a chillingly relatable storyline.' TM Logan, author of The Holiday
