Broken

Fractures in the Underworld

In Broken, Martina Cole delivers a harrowing journey through the dark heart of London’s criminal underbelly. Set against the grit and glamour of the city’s East End in 2001, this Headline Book Publishing edition introduces us to Cara Flynn, a young woman whose soul has been scarred by betrayal and violence. When Cara’s closest friend is brutally murdered in a turf war between rival gangs, she is thrust into a world of knife-edge tension and moral ambiguity. Cole’s raw, unflinching prose pulls readers into smoky bars, shadowed alleyways, and high-stakes poker games where alliances can shatter in an instant—and where the only rule is survival.

Chains of Loyalty

As Cara embarks on a relentless quest for vengeance, she must navigate a labyrinth of deceit and shifting loyalties. Her path crosses with Jack “The Butcher” Malone, a notorious enforcer whose own code of honor clashes with his ruthless reputation, and Detective Sergeant Liam O’Connor, whose determination to bring peace to the streets may lead him to make compromises as dark as those he pursues. Through whispered warnings in dilapidated safe houses and tense confrontations beneath flickering streetlights, Cara learns that the bonds forged in darkness can be as binding as any steel cuff—and that true betrayal often comes from the places we least expect.

Shattered Redemption

In the explosive climax, loyalties fracture and truths emerge amid the wreckage of Cara’s carefully constructed world. With gunfire echoing off crumbling brick walls and desperation driving her to the edge, she must decide whether justice is worth the price of her own humanity. Martina Cole weaves a pulse-pounding tapestry of revenge, resilience, and the quest for redemption, crafting a novel that resonates long after the final page. Broken stands as a testament to the power of one woman’s determination to rise above the cracks in her life—and to reclaim the pieces that were lost. Author’s description.