If your family was targeted in the middle of the night, what would you do?

You are asleep. A noise wakes you.
You stir, unsure why, and turn to your wife.
Then you hear it.
Glass. Crunching underfoot.
Your worst fears are about to be realized.
Someone is inside your home.
Your choices are limited.
You can run. Or stay and fight.
What would you do?

When Rachel and Tom go to a remote lodge, with their daughter Holly, to try to sort their marriage out they get more than they bargained for when they discover intruders in the house in the middle of the night. They are unaware what lies ahead and what secrets and lies are going to be uncovered, all Tom knows is that he has to fight to save his family, whatever it takes.

At times the plot was unbelievable but that, somehow, made it more intriguing. This is a fast paced, grab you by the seat of your pants, action packed thriller from beginning to end, and would make a great movie.

I would like thank Pan Macmillan for inviting me to read this book, I will post my review on Goodreads now and Amazon on publication day.

As this started off, I was wondering where it was headed and I never guessed in the end!! It was a fast paced book and had two parallel storylines being narrated which interlinked and evolved to the ending which I never saw coming!

I'm grateful for being given the opportunity to read this in advance - but was ultimately a bit disappointed by this novel. .

After a violent mugging, and still recovering from the death of their son, mother, father, sister and dog go to stay in a remote lodge at the invitation of a friend of the family. But on their first night, they wake to the sound of breaking glass – despite the state of the art security system, someone is in the house…

It soon becomes clear that this is no chance attempt at burglary and the story of the family’s attempts to escape from the armed intruders unfolds at a frantic pace as not only are they trying to escape but they also seek to understand what lies behind this attack.

This thriller strongly reminded me of reading a Harlan Coben – an ordinary family, led by the husband, fight back against strangers in a mysterious situation they’ve found themselves in and the reasons behind it all become clear in the end. My reservation is that, once you’ve read a few novels of this variety, the background to why an apparently blameless family finds themselves in a life-or-death situation is often quite implausible (as is the fight back). The upside is that you do want to find out what happens; the downside is that you don’t care enough to read every word, skim the book madly to get to the denouement and then roll your eyes at how unlikely it all is. If you’ve never read Harlan Coben, Linwood Barclay etc, this could be a good start if you’re looking for books of that nature, otherwise this seemed pretty average to me.

Edge of the seat thriller that would make an excellent film. After the window breaks it goes from one heart in mouth situation to another. It never loses pace. We also read the story of son Michael's death backwards which is an interesting format. and a side issue is the effect that Michael's death had on his sister and on his parent's marriage. I would not hesitate to wholeheartedly recommend this novel to anyone who loves thrillers.

This book certainly toys with emotions! Incredibly well written, it draws you in and refuses to let go. Great characters, and a fast paced storyline drives the book to its excellent conclusion. Loved it!

Loved this book.
Something different from the norm.
Fast paced, lots of twists and turns until the very end.
A story about a family, lies, death and corruption.
The main protagonist Tom Sullivan is a lawyer. Tom's son has died in a car crash after stealing his dad's car, also killing his girlfriend. The Sullivan family fall apart and what follows is a race to uncover what happened to their son Michael and why are the Sullivan family under attack.
Strong characters and well written storyline.
Thoroughly enjoyable.
I would totally recommend this boom.

There were times in this book where I literally held my breath, it is an excellent psychological thriller of the cat and mouse variety. There are secrets untold, lies and deceit but nothing will prepare the family for what is behind it all and their reactions. The only negative comment that I can make and why I didn't give it 5* is because I did think it was a bit long-winded in places with too much description on things which in my opinion didn't really matter. It is however very well written and definitely worth a read

This is about as 'edge of your seat' that a thriller can get.
A great story with tension throughout and although its nearly all action, we are drip fed enough clues to keep the reader guessing on the plot points as to why this is all happening.
Certainly one that you won't want to put down and a very satisfying conclusion too.
Quick note: I'd read in a couple of reviews that there was an animal cruelty scene and I was dreading it. Didn't happen. At all. So don't be put off.

Tom Sullivan and his wife Rachel are grieving for their teenage son Michael, who died after crashing their car. When their daughter thirteen year old Holly is attacked they decide to go to their friends remote Scottish lodge, to try and be close as a family.

On their first night at the lodge, whilst in bed, they hear the sound of breaking glass, from that moment the night becomes full of terror, as they try to evade the armed masked men who have broken in.

They work together as a family to try and flee from the intruders.

This book had the perfect creepy remote setting, full of tension, with a few red herrings thrown in. It raised my heart rate in terror several times as the family are forced to fight for their lives. A fight or flight situation. What would you do to protect you’re family?

A compelling read that will keep you on the edge of you’re seat!! Best not to read before bedtime.

Thank you to Netgalley for my copy in exchange for a review.

A high octane fast moving thriller that will have you on the edge of your seat. The pace is quite relentless at times and if it had been a film I’d have been hiding behind a fusion and shouting at the screen !
I found some of the storyline a little unbelievable , which is why I’ve given it 4 rather than 5 stars. Not withstanding it’s a well written book with plenty of twists and turns.

This is a cracking thriller that is hard to put down once the titular window breaks, as it is a high-pace scramble from then onwards. There are numerous plot twists and reveals as you go along, and the two stories of Tom and Michael are skilfully merged in such a way to engender the plot twists. I would heartily recommend for those not of a nervous disposition.

After the death of their 16 year old son Michael and his girlfriend in a car crash, in which he was driving his fathers car illegally , the mother Rachel tries to find out why . She does not accept the Coroners verdict and accepts help in investigating this matter from a friend Lionel . After giving a speech at a fundraiser for Lionel's charity , Justice for All , the daughter Holly is attacked as they are leaving the venue . They then go for a break in Lionel's country "Lodge" in Scotland . This turns out to be a heavily fortified luxury house . They are shown around the house by Brodie who looks after the house . After Brodie leaves them and they settle in and go to bed they hear a window breaking and go to investigate , after which mayhem ensues as they are pursued around the grounds of the house . What is the link to all these events and why are they happening . I will say no more except it is a riveting read with many unexpected twists as the story plays out .

# A window Breaks # Netgalley
First of I just want to thank everyone for advanced copy.. I was not expecting the book to start after the so called window had already been broken some days before. When offered a retreat in a secluded place in Scotland. Which they went. When a few things started to appear to be wrong. They put it down to imagination shock for what’s already happened. I found the book hard going to be honest.. At one point I really considered putting the book down. It’s a really good storyline spoilt by not being able to grip me in anyway. I can not think of one thing I was waiting to see what happened next. I just felt it was over written, like trying to make to much of a effort, and by doing so it had the opposite affect. Also just felt too crowded with words that didn’t seem necessary. No iI can’t really say I enjoyed it. It’s a shame really. Because if the book had not come over as someone trying to hard to write it. It was a really good storyline.

Thank you net galley for letting me read this early copy of a window breaks,
I enjoyed the story very much though it was over long and had to skip some of the parts in the lodge.
Tom and Rachel had a good marriage until their son Michael died.
Michael had been with his girlfriend and Michael had been driving his fathers car without a driving licence.
Tom was angry with his son for not only killing himself but killing Fiona
Then Lionel Toms boss had offered him his lodge away from everyone for Tom,Rachel and Holly to get away for a few days and find themselves.
That they did but not in the way they expected.

A Window Breaks by C.M. Ewan is a nail-biting, heart-thumping, nerve-jangling thriller that grabs you by the throat and just doesn’t let you go!

Tom and Rachel, along with their daughter Holly and Buster (their beloved dog), are trying to reconcile their strained family relationships after the accidental death of their son Michael and his girlfriend, and a violent mugging in London. They are holed up in an isolated fortress owned by Lionel (Tom’s boss and family friend). It’s surrounded by impenetrable fences and the sea and there is no way to get in (or out!).

One night Tom wakes up to the sound of breaking glass…and the rollercoaster ride starts from there. It’s non-stop action all the way with one terrifying scene after another.

There are two narratives running: Tom’s runs forward, detailing the family’s attempts to escape the fortress and survive. Michael’s moves backwards, from the accident to the events leading up to it and they culminate in an explosive ending.

The ending is unpredictable and surprising, and everything ties up well so that you aren’t left frustrated with unanswered questions.

A definite recommendation!

#netgalley #awindowbreaks #cmewan #panmacmillan

I would like to thank the author, the publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read an ARC of this book. At the beginning I found it difficult to connect with the characters and the situation they were in, but I persevered and I am glad I did, because I just couldn't put it down, it was edge of the seat gripping.

Wow! What an action packed, fast paced thriller. I could not put it down, devoured it in one sitting. Will be going to look for more book's by this author.

I wasn’t prepared for this! A heart stopping read from start to finish. . I just couldn't put it down as my predictions on why a remote Scottish mansion has intruders intent on killing Tom and his family on holiday are discarded. one by one. A truly thrilling and twisted story. Heartbreaking, captivating and heart pounding. Just don’t read it alone in a remote location....you may hear the sound of a window breaking....

Starts so so and suddenly finds it’s hyperdrive- at first I was incredulous, then almost breathless - the pace is relentless. The only time it slows down is when Tom starts to reflect on his sons car crash.. this jumps in and out of the narrative and st times breaks the spell

I guessed what was going on pretty early in the book, it didn’t really impact the reading experience. It didn’t read like a British thriller, I guess due to the guns being involved which is more of a US thing.

All in all it’s a fast paced, worthwhile read

Took my breath away, this is a fast paced thrilling read. I could almost feel the fear and pain that this family were going through. It was so well written and it certainly makes you wonder about people, are they really who they seem to be!
Thank you netgalley.