alison brodie
Brake Failure
34 Five-Stars from Book Reviewers
"5* I have to blame Alison Brodie for having to catch my breath from laughing so hard" -Linda's Book Obsession Review
"5* After finishing it, I wanted to start the book again" -When Tania Talks Review
"5* Everyone needs to read this book .. it's blooming brilliant" -The Reading Shed Review
"5* Brilliant!" - Chat About Books Review
"5* The best thing I can think of to describe it is Thelma and Louise ... a great film and this is a great book." -BookLoverWorm Review
"5* Difficult to put down" - Rae Reads Review
"5* Masterpiece of humor" -Diane Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review Review
"5* A super fun read" - Books From Dusk Till Dawn Review
"5* So funny and unexpected!" -Kraftireader Review
5* "Terrific humour, laugh out loud scenes and poignant romance" -Bookish Jottings Review
"5* Very, very funny. I raced through this book" -Being Anne (Welsh Annie, Top Vine Reviewer)
"5/5 Empowering...I'd love to see more from this author" -San Francisco Book Review Review
"5* Hilarious." -vvb32reads
"5* To say I loved this story is an understatement" -Caroline Barker, areadersreviewblog
"5* One of those books that reminds me of the chocolate with a delicious flavor in the middle, the more you eat towards the center, it just bursts in your mouth with flavor" -What is that Book About Review
5* "Mind blowing" -Books Teacup and Reviews Review
5* "If you haven't read Brake Failure yet, I strongly urge you to do so ASAP! -Kristin's Novel Cafe Review
5* "Share this hilarious read with your book club and your sisters" -Laura's Interests Review
5* Celtic Lady's Reviews "Laugh out loud"
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5* Star Angels Reviews. "OMG ... I freakin' LOVED this book ... going on the list of one of my favorites"
5* Dianne, Tome Tender Book blog. "I have never enjoyed so many laughs while reading in a long time"
5* Stace, Whispering Stories. "A superb plot, fascinatingly amusing characters and splendid writing!"
5* Lauren Sapala, WriteCity. "Hilarious. Sexy"
5* Caz C. Cole, Bits About Books. "Thrilled by the uniqueness!"
5* Jules, The Book Junkie Reviews. "Grab a copy"
5* Vickie, Words Turn Me On. "There was zero predictability with the plot."
5* DJ Sakata, Books and Bindings. "I adored this book from beginning to end and proudly add a new author to my Mega Talented List"
5* Lisa Woods, was Creative Misfit, now Lisadoeslife. "I would 100% read it again!"
5* Shelly's Book Corner "This book is one of the best surprises I have come across this year...I loved every minute of it!"
5* Ali the Dragon Slayer. "This is uniquely different; romcom at its best with a sneaky twist"
5* Chill With a Book Award
5* Indie BRAG: "We are proud to announce that Brake Failure by Alison Brodie is a B.R.A.G. Medallion Honoree."
"5* Bloggers Down Under. "I absolutely adored this story from beginning to the climatic end"
5* Sandra. Sandra Firthproof. "Characters that jump off the page"
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"4* I could so easily imagine Brake Failure as a successful television series" -Linda's Book Bag Review
"4* This is a book that will TRULY have you laughing out loud, as well as drawing you in so deep that you don't want to put it down until you finish" -Book Babble
4.5* "Brake Failure is a gem of modern literature" -Rabid Reader's Reviews Review
Synopsis
Brake Failure is a romance with a kick-ass heroine, set in one of the most fascinating periods of America’s history: the months leading Y2K “meltdown”.
"Is it too late to tell him you love him when you're looking down the barrel of his gun?"
An English debutante transforms from Miss-Perfectly-Correct to criminally insane as she breaks the bonds of her rigid upbringing. Sheriff Hank Gephart tries to reel her in - but she’s out of control and she’s not hitting the brakes.
What happened to the genteel lady in twin-set and pearls? And why did she shoot Mr Right?
Alison Brodie wrote this story from first-hand experience. She lived in Kansas during this time and was stunned by the hysteria, unnerved that the US government was spending $150 billion preparing for Armageddon. As Lionel Shriver says in her novel, "We have to Talk About Kevin": '1999, a year widely mooted beforehand as the end of the world.'
