Edel Coffey - Böcker

'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'Both page-turner and gripping courtroom drama, this has much to say about the expectations and judgement put on women when they become mothers. Prepare to feel devastated and enraged all at once.' HeatOne 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 very thought-provoking story that will no doubt resonate with parents everywhere' Sun'Powerful' Best'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

From the #1 bestselling author of Breaking Point and winner of Crime Novel of the Year at the An Post Irish Book Awards, November 2022.'Edel Coffey is like an Irish Jodi Picoult! In Her Place examines "the other woman" conundrum from two different perspectives. It's propulsive, thought-provoking and unputdownable'MARIAN KEYESWho is the other woman? That's for you to decide.Ann devoted years to her mother's care - and now she's gone, Ann feels lost.Justin is also grieving, but his wife is still alive. Deborah is in a coma and she doesn't have long left.When the two meet, they are instantly drawn to one another and, before long, they've fallen deeply in love.Ann quickly moves in with Justin and his little girl, making them the perfect family. But just as Ann settles into her new life, Justin's is turned upside down. Unexpectedly, his wife has survived. Deborah is coming home.Neither knows what to do. But one thing is certain: Ann has earned the life Deborah left behind, and she plans to keep it . . .'Non-stop pace, a stellar example of dilemma-noir. Clever, fresh, dark and thought-provoking'ANDREA MARA'Goes right to the heart of human relationships. Emotionally complex, compelling and thought-provoking'JANE CASEY'An incredible read of despair, love, hope and betrayal. I thoroughly enjoyed it'LIZ NUGENT'A thought-provoking thriller with a brilliant premise'LOUISE O'NEILL'Page-turning, twisty, captivating'SINEAD MORIARTY'Gripping'ELAINE FEENEY

From the #1 bestselling author of Breaking Point and winner of Crime Novel of the Year at the An Post Irish Book Awards, November 2022.'Edel Coffey is like an Irish Jodi Picoult! In Her Place examines "the other woman" conundrum from two different perspectives. It's propulsive, thought-provoking and unputdownable'MARIAN KEYESWho is the other woman? That's for you to decide.Ann devoted years to her mother's care - and now she's gone, Ann feels lost.Justin is also grieving, but his wife is still alive. Deborah is in a coma and she doesn't have long left.When the two meet, they are instantly drawn to one another and, before long, they've fallen deeply in love.Ann quickly moves in with Justin and his little girl, making them the perfect family. But just as Ann settles into her new life, Justin's is turned upside down. Unexpectedly, his wife has survived. Deborah is coming home.Neither knows what to do. But one thing is certain: Ann has earned the life Deborah left behind, and she plans to keep it . . .'Non-stop pace, a stellar example of dilemma-noir. Clever, fresh, dark and thought-provoking'ANDREA MARA'Goes right to the heart of human relationships. Emotionally complex, compelling and thought-provoking'JANE CASEY'An incredible read of despair, love, hope and betrayal. I thoroughly enjoyed it'LIZ NUGENT'A thought-provoking thriller with a brilliant premise'LOUISE O'NEILL'Page-turning, twisty, captivating'SINEAD MORIARTY'Gripping'ELAINE FEENEY

From the #1 bestselling author of Breaking Point and winner of Crime Novel of the Year at the An Post Irish Book Awards.Who is the other woman? That's for you to decide.Ann devoted years to her mother's care - and now she's gone, Ann feels lost.Justin is also grieving but his wife is still alive. Deborah is in a coma and she doesn't have long left.Ann quickly moves in with Justin and his little girl, making them the perfect family. But just as Ann settles into her new life, Justin's is turned upside down. Unexpectedly, Deborah has survived. His wife is coming home.Neither knows what to do. But one thing is for certain: Ann has earned the life that Deborah left behind, and she plans to keep it . . .Praise for Breaking Point:'Raw, compelling, and ground-breaking' Liz Nugent'A gripping, compulsive pageturner about what we expect from women, especially mothers' Marian Keyes'Prepare to feel devastated and enraged all at once' Heat'Thought-provoking' Sun'A rare treat, an emotional thriller steeped in humanity' John Boyne'Gripping, unswerving, heart-breaking' Celia Walden, author of Payday'An incredibly powerful thriller with real emotional depth' TM Logan, author of The Holiday

When everyone can see insideA killer must hide in plain sight'Utterly intriguing and wildly entertaining' Liz Nugent, author of THE STRANGE SALLY DIAMOND'The most shockingly twistiest of twists!' Sam Blake, author of THE KILLING SENSE''What a rollercoaster - twists and turns at every corner' Andrea Mara, author of SOMEONE IN THE ATTIC'Keeps you guessing right until the end' Carmel Harrington, author of THE STOLEN CHILD___________Twenty years ago, Eddie's career as a journalist was destroyed by the Juliet Fox case. Juliet was young and beautiful, born into the privileged world of the Manhattan elite. Pulled into their orbit by her investigation, Eddie discovered how far the rich and powerful are prepared to go when their way of life is threatened . . .Eddie has always known that the wrong man was made the scapegoat for Juliet's murder. So when a new luxury sky-rise is opened by Juliet's father, just metres from where her body was discovered two decades before, Eddie can't resist finding her way in, back into a world where dangerous people operate in the shadows, and anyone might kill to keep a secret safe.

When everyone can see insideA killer must hide in plain sight'Utterly intriguing and wildly entertaining' Liz Nugent, author of THE STRANGE SALLY DIAMOND'The most shockingly twistiest of twists - you will not see the end coming!' Sam Blake, author of THE KILLING SENSE___________Twenty years ago, Eddie's career as a journalist was destroyed by the Juliet Fox case.Juliet was young and beautiful, born into the privileged world of the Manhattan elite. Pulled into their orbit by her investigation, Eddie discovered how far the rich and powerful are prepared to go when their way of life is threatened . . .Eddie has always known that the wrong man was made the scapegoat for Juliet's murder. So when a new luxury sky-rise is opened by Juliet's father, just metres from where her body was discovered two decades before, Eddie can't resist finding her way in, back into a world where dangerous people operate in the shadows, and anyone might kill to keep a secret safe.