diff --git a/lib/client.js b/lib/client.js
index b711e80..f033eae 100644
--- a/lib/client.js
+++ b/lib/client.js
@@ -81,6 +81,11 @@ Client.prototype.start = function() {
   }
 };
 
+Client.prototype.close = function(){
+  var self = this;
+  self._client.destroy();
+}
+
 Client.prototype.send = function(msg, end, cb) {
   if (typeof end === 'function') {
     cb = end;