Clean Break (novel)

Clean Break is a thriller novel written by Jacqueline Sheehan, published in 2001. The story revolves around Josie Cotaldi, a Boston-based family therapist with a troubled past, who relocates to a small town in Maine after a series of personal and professional setbacks. Seeking a fresh start, she hopes to distance herself from her previous life and establish a peaceful existence.

However, Josie's attempts at a clean break are complicated when she becomes entangled in the lives of the quirky and close-knit inhabitants of the town. A local tragedy, a suspicious death, and emerging secrets force her to confront not only the problems of others but also the unresolved issues she tried to leave behind. The novel explores themes of guilt, redemption, the challenges of reinvention, and the complexities of small-town life. Clean Break is characterized by its suspenseful plot, engaging characters, and exploration of psychological themes.