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Crack Down

PI Kate Brannigan, Book 3

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By: Val McDermid
Narrated by: Chloe Massey
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The third stunning thriller in the Kate Brannigan series, from best-selling author Val McDermid.

Manchester-based private eye Kate Brannigan thought it would be safe to let her boyfriend help out with her investigation. But now he’s behind bars and she’s been left caring for his eight-year-old son.

Soon Kate finds herself drawn into the world of drug traffickers, child pornographers and violent gangland enforcers – bringing her face to face with death in the most terrifying investigation of her career.

©1994 Val McDermid (P)2019 W. F. Howes Ltd Crime Thrillers Detective Fiction Mystery Private Investigators Suspense Thriller & Suspense Women Sleuths Women's Fiction Thriller Crime Exciting

Critic reviews

"Tough, funny and intensely topical. McDermid stands out as one of the few contemporary writers actually nourished by the here and now." (Literary Review)

"The Queen of Crime is still at the top of her game." (Independent)
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Brilliant mystery adventure with PI Brannigan very enjoyable quite easy to put yourself in her place, narration is great

Brilliant mystery adventure with PI Brannigan

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This is the second Kate Brannigan book I’ve listened to this month and I really like her as a character. Even though it was written a while ago, it’s still relevant. Good plot and well-paced. The narrator is brilliant, suits the character perfectly.

Really good plot and narration

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I shall definitely keep listening to this series. Kate is a strong protagonist and this is a gripping story.

Better than the previous Kate Branigan story

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I have nothing negative to say about this book, I found it funny and thoroughly enjoyed it.....

time travel back to the 90s!!

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After the first book I am now more used to Chloe Massey’s narration. The distinction between the different voices/characters was easier to follow :-)
I really enjoy the humour, metaphors and similes used by Kate Brannigan..
Looking forward to the next book in the series.

Lots better...

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