Breaking Silence by Alan Brenham
“Silence is like trust: easily broken.
The first time Claire and Megan Deveraux receive a cryptic text from the anonymous “AMZ”, they decide it’s a sophisticated scam. But when further evidence of a long-lost sibling starts to add up, Claire begins to wonder whether there is merit to AMZ’s wild claims…or just photoshop and dumb luck?
As the sisters weigh up the risks of pursuing a ruthless blackmailer’s trail, another victim is scrambling to keep his secret safe, whatever the cost. Because no amount of money can make a man bulletproof…
From the streets of Paris to Texan suburbia, Breaking Silence cracks open a nail-biting mystery that spans decades — and the globe.”
Get ready for a globetrotting thrill ride that’ll have you eyeing your family photos with suspicion! “Breaking Silence” by Alan Brenham serves up a tantalizing mystery that proves blood might be thicker than water, but secrets are thicker than both.
Brenham drops us into the lives of Claire and Megan Deveraux, two sisters whose world is about to be turned upside down by a cryptic text. It’s “The Da Vinci Code” meets “Orphan Black,” with a dash of “Taken” thrown in for good measure.
What sets this story apart is its exploration of the ripple effects of long-buried secrets. The sisters’ journey from skepticism to belief promises to be a rollercoaster of emotions, challenging their understanding of family and identity.
The introduction of another victim scrambling to keep his secret safe adds a layer of tension and moral ambiguity to the plot. It’s a clever way to show the far-reaching consequences of past actions and the lengths people will go to protect themselves.
I’m particularly intrigued by the global scope of the mystery. From the streets of Paris to Texan suburbia, this international intrigue promises to keep readers on their toes, never quite sure where the next clue (or danger) will pop up.
The blackmail element adds a ticking clock to the narrative, ratcheting up the tension as the sisters race to uncover the truth before it’s exposed on someone else’s terms.
“Breaking Silence” sounds like it could be a standout in the thriller genre. If you’re craving a mystery that blends family drama with international intrigue, all while keeping you guessing until the very last page, this indie gem might just be your next can’t-put-it-down read.
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