The Broken

Name: The Broken
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ISBN: 9780960105106

✍️ Lucy York

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4.4

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📚 WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT

A grieving father and daughter face a supernatural entity that threatens their fragile new life.

The narrative follows Matthew Honey as he attempts to heal from his wife's death through work and a new relationship with Jess. Eve, his daughter, resists this change. Their lives unravel when both begin seeing a dangerous night creature. Matthew doubts his sanity while Eve suffers physical effects. The story explores the tension between building a corporate legacy and preserving emotional health. York presents a scenario where grief attracts malevolent forces. The characters must decide if they can restore their family unit or if the entity will tear them apart forever.

Key Themes

grief supernatural visions family bonds

Literary Context

Published in 2020 by Ruby Rose Publishing, this work sits within the contemporary horror genre. It targets American audiences interested in modern gothic fiction. The story reflects current cultural anxieties about family structure and mental health. York uses the setting of a corporate empire to contrast with the supernatural elements.

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Recommended For Fans Of

Stephen King · Shirley Jackson · Clive Barker · Neil Gaiman

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Horror Fiction

🏛 Ruby Rose Publishing 📅 2020 🌐 English 📔 Paperback ISBN: 9780960105106

📝 Description: The Broken

Lucy York’s The Broken examines a grieving father and his daughter as they confront supernatural disturbances. Matthew Honey rebuilds his life after losing his wife in a hit-and-run accident. He establishes a corporate empire to support himself and his child, Eve. His attempt at normalcy begins when he meets Jess. Her charm and wit draw him in quickly. Eve struggles with this new dynamic in their household. The narrative shifts when Matthew and Eve experience shared hallucinations. They see a dark entity appearing during the night. Matthew questions his mental stability while Eve feels physical changes. The story tracks their struggle to maintain family cohesion against these external pressures. York writes about grief, corporate success, and supernatural intrusion. The plot focuses on whether the Honeys can repair their emotional bonds or if the entity will destroy them permanently. This title suits readers interested in psychological horror and family drama. It appeals to those who enjoy stories where internal pain manifests as external threats. Fans of gothic fiction may find the tone familiar. Readers seeking lighthearted romance or pure action thrillers might find the pacing slow. The book does not offer easy resolutions for its characters.

💎 Our verdict on The Broken

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Horror Reads editorial team

Horror desk

York effectively crafts an atmospheric tale where grief attracts malevolent forces, blurring the lines between mental instability and supernatural reality. The narrative successfully tracks the struggle to maintain family cohesion against external pressures, creating a tense environment. Matthew’s doubt regarding his sanity adds psychological depth, while Eve’s physical changes introduce visceral horror elements. The exploration of corporate success versus emotional health provides a unique backdrop for the supernatural intrusion. While the pacing may feel slow to some, the thematic richness rewards patient readers. It suits fans of gothic fiction and those who enjoy stories where internal pain manifests externally. The lack of easy resolutions ensures a lingering sense of unease, making it a strong choice for horror enthusiasts seeking substance over spectacle.

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📖 Why choose it

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Why this book is worth reading

Readers who enjoy psychological horror and family drama will find this title compelling. It appeals to those who appreciate narratives where internal pain transforms into external threats, offering a deep dive into grief and sanity. Fans of gothic fiction may recognize the familiar tone of supernatural intrusion within domestic spaces. This book is ideal for audiences seeking stories that examine the fragility of human relationships under pressure. Those interested in how corporate legacy conflicts with emotional health will find the thematic tension engaging. However, readers preferring lighthearted romance or pure action thrillers might find the pacing too slow. It offers a serious exploration of loss without easy resolutions, making it suitable for mature audiences seeking atmospheric dread over quick thrills.

⭐ Reader reviews

The starting rating comes from the team Horror Reads —

Reader rating

4.4

Based on 1 reviews

Horror Reads editorial team

York effectively crafts an atmospheric tale where grief attracts malevolent forces, blurring the lines between mental instability and supernatural reality. The narrative successfully tracks the struggle to maintain family cohesion against external pressures, creating a tense environment. Matthew’s doubt regarding his sanity adds psychological depth, while Eve’s physical changes introduce visceral horror elements. The exploration of corporate success versus emotional health provides a unique backdrop for the supernatural intrusion. While the pacing may feel slow to some, the thematic richness rewards patient readers. It suits fans of gothic fiction and those who enjoy stories where internal pain manifests externally. The lack of easy resolutions ensures a lingering sense of unease, making it a strong choice for horror enthusiasts seeking substance over spectacle.