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Crack Down

PI Kate Brannigan, Book 3

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Crack Down

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

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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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Not gorry, a short period of time packed with action. easy listening. We'll read in correct dialect.

Enjoyed the story

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Good story ...great charities.. engaging plots .. I enjoyed listening and would recommend this book

A good listen

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This was the first Val McDermid I have listened to. Kept my interest, but was not outstanding, just ok

Ok

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I have listened to 3 of Val Mcdermid books. An have loved them. And am about to buy another 3. Absolutely fantastic brilliant love it

Brilliant love it

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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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Great period storyline realistic in detail and convincingly narrated. Very enjoyable listening and good entertainment

Well narrated presentation of an authentic tale

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I did enjoy Chloe Massey’s narration but as this is a first-person read, I am a bit mystified why it is all Mancunian when it says that Kate Brannigan grew up in Oxford. Maybe I am being picky but I can’t help thinking whoever chose the narrator hadn’t read enough of the book and just focussed on the Manchester setting. Having said that, I am glad the mistake was made.

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Am interesting and well thought out plot with a well developed sub plot. The characters were believable, although at times the constant banter and hard woman persona was a b little irritating. The narrator was excellent, especially at accents.

Interesting

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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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I once again enjoyed the book, I enjoy both the story line and the growth of the characters that is o going from boom to boom My one concern is that the reality of the "of the escape from tight corners" does not become unrealistic, which at times it did in this story. well narrated and a pleasure to listen too.

At times it pushes reality...

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