About the Author
Tana French
ISBN 9780340977651
Rs. 960
Hodder & Stoughton
Broken Harbour
Who it's for: Readers who enjoy psychological crime fiction and police procedurals
Detective Scorcher Kennedy is assigned to a horrifying case in Broken Harbour, a half-built, half-abandoned "ghost estate" outside Dublin. A father and his two children are dead, and the mother is critically injured. What initially appears to be a straightforward murder-suicide quickly devolves into a complex investigation with inexplicable details and conflicting evidence, forcing Kennedy to confront a forgotten past connected to the very location of the crime.Why You Should Read? Immerse yourself in a gripping police procedural as Detective Kennedy unravels a perplexing crime. Experience a taut psychological thriller where personal demons intertwine with a chilling murder investigation. Explore the atmospheric and eerie setting of a recession-blighted Irish housing estate. Discover Tana French's masterful storytelling and intricate character development.
Highlights
- Set in a half-built, half-abandoned 'ghost estate' outside Dublin
- A father and two children are dead; the mother is critically injured
- Starts as a murder-suicide but becomes a complex investigation
- Kennedy confronts a forgotten past linked to the crime scene
- Gripping police procedural with psychological depth
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Questions about this book
What is the setting of the book?
The book is set in Broken Harbour, a half-built, half-abandoned 'ghost estate' outside Dublin, Ireland.
What is the initial crime in the story?
A father and his two children are found dead, and the mother is critically injured, initially appearing to be a murder-suicide.
Who is the main detective?
The main detective is Scorcher Kennedy, who is assigned to the case.
Does the case have unexpected elements?
Yes, the investigation reveals inexplicable details and conflicting evidence, making it more complex than it first appears.
Is there a personal connection for the detective?
Yes, Kennedy is forced to confront a forgotten past connected to the location of the crime.