Shatter
Shatter by Michael Robotham, published by Little, Brown on January 26, 2012, is a psychological thriller that delves into the complexities of the human mind. The story follows Joe O’Loughlin, a psychologist who faces a harrowing situation when he attempts to prevent a woman from jumping off a bridge. After her tragic fall, Joe is haunted by the belief that her death was not a suicide, especially when her daughter reveals that her mother had a fear of heights. This revelation sets Joe on a path to uncover the truth behind her desperate act.
In this edition, readers will encounter a narrative filled with suspense and unexpected twists as Joe confronts a formidable adversary who manipulates minds rather than just bodies. The book explores themes of psychological trauma and the fragility of mental health, making it a compelling read for those interested in thrillers that challenge perceptions of reality. With 496 pages of intricate storytelling, Shatter promises to engage readers with its well-crafted dialogue and character development.
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In “the most suspenseful book I read all year” (Stephen King), a psychologist faces off against a killer who destroys his victims from the inside out.
Joe O’Loughlin is in familiar territory–standing on a bridge high above a flooded gorge, trying to stop a distraught woman from jumping. “You don’t understand,” she whispers, and lets go. Joe is haunted by his failure to save the woman, until her teenage daughter finds him and reveals that her mother would never have committed suicide–not like that. She was terrified of heights.
What could have driven her to commit such a desperate act? Whose voice? What evil?
Having devoted his career to repairing damaged minds, Joe must now confront an adversary who tears them apart. With pitch-perfect dialogue, believable characters, and astonishingly unpredictable plot twists, Shatter is guaranteed to keep even the most avid thriller readers riveted long into the night.
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