After being rejected by numerous publishers, her novel was finally picked up by macmillan publishers. Ann marie mac donald ian rankin isabel allende annie proulx jane smiley dorothy l sayers elizabeth george ruth rendell geraldine brooks jeffrey deaver. Minette walters announces first book in decade and. It reminded me of some agatha christy novels from decades ago in that new clues keep dribbling in, which leads to continual analysis and speculation. Minette lives in hampshire with her husband and two children. Minette walters books in hoghton, lancashire gumtree. Books by minette walters authors like minette walters. Minette walters books list of books by author minette walters. Official website for minette walters official website. She is the author of twelve novels, winning the cwa john creasey award for the the ice house, the edgar allan poe award in america for the sculptress and two cwa gold daggers for the scolds bridle and fox evil. Minette walters is one of englands bestselling crime writers. Since 1992, minette walters has been captivating readers and critics alike with her psychological novels that explore the dark heart.
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In her sixth novel, walters the echo, lj 3197 grabs us from the opening sceneathe corpse of an attractive and pregnant woman is discovered washed ashore on the rocky dorset coast in england. One of britains most popular crime novelists, minette walters has attracted as many fans in the u. Bestselling author minette walters writes thrillers that wed classic mystery conventions with contemporary sophistication. Set in dorset, where minette now lives, the book explores the tragedy of a woman who is drugged and brutally raped before being thrown into the sea to. Minette walters picked up her pen again in 1987 just when her younger son philip, was starting fulltime education. If you have read any of her other books, you will not be disappointed with the breaker. Minette walters announces first book in decade and retirement from crime fiction this article is more than 3 years old. Minette walterss most popular book is the sculptress. From the moment you settle down and read the first chapter. She lives in dorset with her husband and has been translated into thirtysix languages. The breaker kindle edition by minette walters author format. May 10, 2012 buy the breaker reprints by walters, minette isbn.
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And why does their daughter scream in terror every time he tries to pick her up. The breaker by minette walters, jan 01, 1999, pan books ltd england edition, paperback. With the breaker, she confirms her position as one of the true masters of crime fiction. A brutal crime with three suspects, the breaker is the mystery thriller from crime queen minette walters. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Books go search hello select your address best sellers todays deals new releases books electronics gift ideas. Her books have been published in 35 countries, and her first five books were adapted for television by the bbc. May 08, 2017 books this article is more than 3 years old. When she revisited, always with astonishment, what had happened to her, it was the deliberate breaking of her fingers that remained indelibly. Minette to release second historical fiction novel.
Abused women and children, selfish and insensitive men, a murder that takes psychological sleuthery rather than conventional powers of deduction to unravel, vivid descriptions of lonely enclaves on the map of england. Browse minette walterss bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. In the ice housewinner of britains john creasey award for best first crime novelshe serves up a chilling story of love, loyalty, and deadly intrigue. Minette walters acid row was named one of publishers weeklys best novels of 2002. Minette walters audio books, best sellers, author bio. A womans body washes up on a deserted shore on the south coast of eng.
Minette walters is a superior storyteller who plumbs psychological depths with an acuity thatwill have readers enthralled, raved publishers weekly of the echo. The breaker by minette walters and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Read free book excerpt from the breaker by minette walters, page 3 of 3. Below is a list of minette walters books in order of when they were originally released. Walters was born in bishops stortford in 1949 to samuel jebb and colleen jebb. Minette walters is an internationally bestselling author with more than twentyfive million copies of her books sold worldwide.
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The breaker by minette walters author autographed hardcover book first canadian edition, first printing, mint, newunread in a flawless dust jacket in archival acetate cover, signed by the author. Ever since her first novel, the ice house, received the esteemed british john creasey award for best first crime novel in 1992, walters has continued to win. Set in dorset, where minette now lives, the book explores the tragedy of a woman who is drugged and brutally raped before being thrown into the sea to drown. Ann marie mac donald ian rankin isabel allende annie proulx jane smiley dorothy l sayers elizabeth. From beginning to end, the only certainty on which listeners can rely is the superb delivery of veteran narrator simon prebble.
The breaker by minette walters overdrive rakuten overdrive. She has won the cwa john creasey award for best first crime novel, the edgar allan poe award for best crime novel published in america and two cwa gold daggers for fox evil and the scolds bridle. British author minette walters has been called the queen of british crime fiction for her bestselling psychological suspense novels, including the ice house, the cellar, and the sculptress. Ever since her first novel, the ice house, received the esteemed british john creasey award for best first crime novel in 1992, walters has continued to win awards and accolades for her dark thrillers. The breaker wheeler large print compass series authors. The breaker, published in 1998, was again enormously successful and became a number one bestseller in england, australia and germany. Minette walters has 50 books on goodreads with 120108 ratings. The breaker by minette walters book cover, description, publication history. Minette walters books list of books by author minette. Click to read more about the breaker by minette walters. Excerpt from the breaker by minette walters, plus links to. The shape of snakes by minette walters fiction books.
As her father was a serving army officer, the first 10 years of walters s life were spent moving. This book doesnt really have a creepy character, and i found it hard to try to care who raped and killed kate sumner. Read free book excerpt from the breaker by minette walters, page 1 of 3. Minette walters began her fiction career in 1987 and was first published in 1992 with the novel the ice house. From beginning to end, the only certainty on which listeners can rely is. The breaker by minette walters a womans body washes up on a deserted shore on the south coast of england and her traumatized threeyearold daughter is discovered 20 miles away, alone and apparently abandoned. Synopsis a brutal crime with three suspects, the breaker is the mystery thriller from crime queen minette walters. The breaker minette walters this is a pleasant, engaging story that is set along the south coast of england.
Her debut novel, the ice house took her two years to write. Minette walters, 68, is englands bestselling crime writer and her novels include the ice house, the scolds bridle and acid row. Her suspense has won the edgar allan poe award for best crime novel, the cwa new blood dagger for best british debut cr. The investigation into the brutal rape and murder of a young woman yields. Already the acclaimed author of six awardwinning bestsellers, the icehouse, the sculptress, the scolds bridle, the echo, the dark room and the breaker, walters stature is growing faster than any other crime writer. Minette walters born 26 september 1949 is an english crime writer. I love minette walters books, and have come to expect great. Most of her previous novels have been made into television miniseries.