BROKEN LIGHT

An ambitious exploration of how women can feel invisible as they grow older, and what happens when they decide to take back control. Bernie Moon's ambitions and dreams have been forgotten by everyone, even herself. At the age of 19 she was full of promise but now facing 50 and going through menopause she's a fading light. She feels as if the past 30 years of her life have been sacrificed to others - her husband, son and her boss - and she feels herself growing less visible and less vibrant with each passing day. Until the murder of a woman in a local park unlocks a series of childhood memories and with them a talent that she has hidden all her adult life - her mind-reading skills. Bernie could see into other people's minds with serious consequences. With an extraordinary 12 track playlist to keep our toes tapping as we read with memorable tunes from Kate Bush, Phil Collins, Queen, David Bowie and Sally Oldfield. This writer has a knack of being mesmerising with some disturbing plot developments. 420pp.