“Breach of Trust is a humdinger of a debut novel. Helen used her insider’s knowledge as former long-time head of a Savannah-based, nationally-recognized crime victim advocacy program to create this compelling read. Despite facing an agonizing moral decision, Anne Gardner — Helen’s fully-drawn main character —maintains her zany sense of humor, providing a welcome respite from the novel’s mounting tension.” —Susan Earl, Author of We Part To Meet Again

In Bradley’s debut novel, Breach of Trust, the director of Savannah’s crime victim assistance program is thrown into a tailspin when her young male employee accuses their boss, the district attorney, of sexual harassment.

Should Anne remain quiet to keep the career she loves? Or should she publicly accuse him in order to deter him from victimizing others? Can Anne be sued for defamation? And if she loses her job, will she also lose her home? To further complicate matters, the district attorney was her friend before he became top prosecutor. 

The harassment allegation—along with evidence that the DA’s corruption may have enabled a young mother’s murder—dredges up painful memories from Anne’s past, causes friction in her marriage, and propels her into a moral crisis.

A compelling story of corruption vs. courage, community and friendship, Breach of Trust was published by Moonshine Cove Publishing on April 21, 2023.

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Now Available

Helen P. Bradley’s debut novel, Breach of Trust, is available now for purchase on Amazon in either paperback or Kindle (hardback not available) or online at Barnes & Noble.

What people are saying:

  • For a beach read with a little more bite, Breach of Trust is the right choice.

    Rachael Flora, The Savannahian

  • Helen's writing is sharp and engaging, and you can’t help cheering for Anne and Kate as they take on Harold.

    Courtenay Miller

  • With a bit of sass and lightness in the face of stark, troubling misuse of power, Helen P. Bradley's novel is a primer on overcoming the challenges we face throughout life and the accompanying decisions we inevitably must make.

    Spoma Jovanovic

  • Gripping tale of political intrigue...Smooth, easy reading with an important message to stand up for what is right.

    C.M. Harris

  • Part political thriller, and part crime drama, Breach of Trust reflects the dirty underbelly of political corruption and what it takes to stand up and put a stop to it.

    Christy Barker

  • This book was a quick, captivating read about behind the scenes intrigue set in a modern day courthouse of a southern town. The fight for victim justice continues on.

    Anonymous Reviewer

2023 Book Events

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