Broken Silence

Who killed Sophie?

A body lies by the seafront, mutilated beyond recognition. A teenage girl has secrets to keep. And a detective is watching helplessly as his life falls apart at the seams…

Early one morning, Sophie Washington is found dead in the seaside resort of Whitley Bay. There's a mysterious dragon tattoo on her hip, but her face is no longer there. As DI Jack Brady is forced to investigate, he begins to uncover a web of secrets, not least among his closest colleagues.

Who was with Sophie on the night she died? Why did DI Brady's marriage really break up? And could it be that this whole investigation goes much deeper than anyone in a quiet seaside town could ever have guessed?

BROKEN SILENCE is a chilling thriller that will keep you guessing until the very end.

Reviews

"A dark and gritty journey into the corrupt heart of a seaside town. A harrowing read."
Crime Fiction Lover blog

"Loved everything about this book. Not read any before but will definitely get another. Can't wait for the next one."
Amazon reviewer

"A real page turner with a twist you don't see coming."
Amazon reviewer

"Jack Brady is a compelling and complex character. Can't wait for book two."
Goodreads reviewer

"Danielle Ramsay has created a brilliant novel, which is fast moving, full of detail, and with lots of excitement. A very enjoyable read."
Amazon reviewer

About the author

Danielle Ramsay is a proud Scot living in a small seaside town in the North-East of England. Always a storyteller, it was only after initially following an academic career lecturing in literature that she found her place in life and began to write creatively full-time. After much hard graft her work was short-listed for the CWA Debut Dagger in 2009. Always on the go, always passionate in what she is doing, Danielle fills her days with horse-riding, running and murder by proxy.