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When the Bough Breaks

David Mark (author)

Hardback Published on: 18/12/2025

£23.99

5 reviews

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Sublime writing

Once again David Mark has excelled at writing a truly gripping yet heartbreaking read. It contains child abuse, violence and marital trauma but despite all... READ MORE

Sally Boocock at Lancaster

Publisher information

Publisher: Joffe Books
ISBN: 9781448320578
Number of pages: 336
Dimensions: 222 x 144 mm
Weight: 270g
Languages: English

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When the Bough Breaks

I have read quite a few stand alone books by this author and have thoroughly enjoyed every one. I also have his Aector McAvoy series to play catch-up with,... READ MORE

Ashrae

A great read

4+ This is the first in a new series from the talented David Mark featuring Sal(ome) Delaney and has a mind blowing introduction. It can certainly be sa... READ MORE

Celia Short

A brilliant read!

This complex, twisty tale is a great start to a new series featuring Sal Delaney and it left me eager to find out what is in store in the next book. I love... READ MORE

Martha Brindley

Crime writing at its very best.

In an often drab crime fiction landscape, David Mark stands out as an extraordinarily bold and talented storyteller. This is one of his very best books. It... READ MORE

Robin Price