Break

by Brenna Ferrell

Dr. Delores "Lorie" Shaw is no stranger to the complexities of the human mind, but her career as a psychiatrist in a small town is about to test her limits. When a patient of Dr. Shaw's turns up dead, and her young child missing without a trace, the dedicated doctor’s simple life begins to unravel around her. As seasoned detective Chris Greyson enters her world, the body count rises and more of Lorie’s patients become entangled with a killer who believes in a twisted sense of salvation. When her feelings for the detective begin to cross the line, it becomes increasingly difficult for Lorie to navigate the delicate balance between her professional ethics and desperate need to find the truth. As Dr. Shaw and Detective Greyson delve deeper, they wonder if the connection to Lorie is a coincidence or the key to solving the murders. With every clue pointing closer to home, and questioning whether she can continue in her field, Lorie must confront her own past along with the uncertainty of her future. Each step closer to solving the puzzle brings Lorie closer to Chris, closer to the truth, and closer to breaking.

Uncover the truth as you dive into the depths of the human mind where the veil between good and evil may be thinner than you think. Will you break?

This cozy murder mystery is book one of The Greyson Series.

362 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 14, 2025

Reviews

[Jean Gidich-holbrook · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well my goodness?! I’m a lover of thrillers and this one did not disappoint. Just when I thought I had a handle on how the story was gonna go, it took off like a rocket in a unique direction. Well done!

[Veronica Nissen · Rating 4 out of 5]

The twists were twisting and the turns were turning!! The ending got me GOOD 😅💀

[Julia Russell · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was such a page turner! I love how the author played with different perspectives and POVs to create a page turning story. I love a thriller and this one didn’t disappoint.

[Kayla Boyd · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was crazy! I usually only read romances but this was amazing. Very well written and an insane story. I highly recommend!

[Nedah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love love loved it! This one kept me guessing and I definitely didn't see the ending coming. Loved that it wasn't predictable and it kept me thinking the whole time. Can't wait to see what's in store for the next installment!

[Jena Deiter · Rating 5 out of 5]

Definitely a plot twist!!! Good read!

[Hania · Rating 4 out of 5]

There is a murder in town, and the victim’s baby is missing without a trace. The victim happens to be a patient of Dr. Delores "Lorie" Shaw, a psychiatrist in a small town. As detective Chris Greyson enters Dr. Lorie’s world, the number of murders begins to rise, and somehow, all of them connect back to the doc. As the two work together to solve the cases, their feelings for each other grow. But each step closer to the truth brings Lorie closer to Chris, closer to uncovering the mystery, and closer to breaking because a huge secret lies hidden beneath it all.
“Break” is Brenna Ferrell’s debut novel, and I must say it is a captivating and fast-paced murder mystery that kept me hooked from start to finish. Every single time I thought I had everything figured out, unexpected twists emerged and revealed an entirely new layer of truths. Overall, I found this first book in the Greyson series incredibly interesting, and I can’t wait to dive into the next ones.

[Lauren Sauvageot · Rating 5 out of 5]

Every time I thought I had it figured out I was completely wrong. All the way up to the last page. Which is exactly what I want in the books I read. Amazing job, Brenna! I’m so happy for you! 🤗👏🏼

[Jessica brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thought I had it all figured out with the twists and turns until the very end! Wow! Can’t wait for the sequels

[Katie Tucholski · Rating 5 out of 5]

Breanna’s debut novel is a captivating and easy-to-read murder mystery that kept me hooked from start to finish. Just when I thought I had everything figured out, unexpected twists and uncovered truths kept me guessing. Each chapter deepened my connection to the characters, making me feel both intrigued and empathetic as their complex stories unfolded.

This first installment in The Greyson Series is a resounding success, and I can’t wait to see what’s next. If you love a well-crafted mystery with engaging storytelling, this book is a must-read!

[Sara Houghtaling · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just when I thought I had it figured out…not even remotely close. My jaw dropped a couple of times! Definitely worth the read!

[Maureen · Rating 1 out of 5]

I am not a fan of mystery and suspense books. I especially will not read books with graphic violence. In my early to mid-twenties, I read plenty of Victoria Holt books to get my fill of mystery and suspense.

With Break, I was intrigued from the first page. It became a page turner for me. I had several guesses as to who was the murderer. Then, all of a sudden, I felt that the author took the story in a totally different direction, I felt lost and the story was unbelievable after that.

[Jessica Edwards · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow! I stayed up way too late finishing Break last night because I could not put it down! I am blown away by Brenna Farrell's debut novel! This book was so well written and the twists and turns just kept coming. I would highly recommend Break to anyone who loves psychological thrillers, mysteries, books dealing with mental illness healthcare, and just anyone who loves genuinely well written books and Greta character development.

The only downside of reading Break is that now I have to wait on tenterhooks until the next book in the Greyson series comes out 😂

[Kristine · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was an ambitious debut, with interesting characters and a non-sequential plot. Just when I’d thought the story was over, Brenna Ferrell gave her readers more to ponder. She definitely “stuck the landing” with a surprising ending.
Sometimes typos were distracting. Yet I’m hoping we see more from this author.

[Nicole Daniels · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a very good read. Just when I thought I had it figured out, the twist was epic!! What a page turner!!!