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Crack Down
- PI Kate Brannigan, Book 3
- Narrated by: Chloe Massey
- Length: 7 hrs and 8 mins
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Summary
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.
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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- Richard Taylor
- 28-04-19
A good listen
Good story ...great charities.. engaging plots .. I enjoyed listening and would recommend this book
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- goldfinch
- 14-12-22
Enjoyed the story
Not gorry, a short period of time packed with action. easy listening. We'll read in correct dialect.
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- jasonmk
- 10-08-19
Brilliant love it
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
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- "supersapper"
- 24-11-21
Really Enjoyed It!!
I really enjoyed this book! Superb story, kept me listening. I will listen to the next in the PI Brannigan series.
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- Miss H
- 29-03-21
Ok
This was the first Val McDermid I have listened to. Kept my interest, but was not outstanding, just ok
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- Patricia
- 29-09-19
Really good plot and narration
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.
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- Anon
- 30-04-22
Well narrated presentation of an authentic tale
Great period storyline realistic in detail and convincingly narrated. Very enjoyable listening and good entertainment
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- Catherine
- 29-12-22
Narration
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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- Barbara Macdonald
- 19-10-23
Interesting
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.
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- Jonathan
- 02-02-20
another cracking adventure - pun intended
brilliant narrator, who brings the main character realistically to life with her practicality and to the forefront, great relationships development gripping story just shame she can't stick to the white-collar crime.
I love her ever-increasing circle of friends and the personal life if element that comes in but towards the end and there was what I consider annoying increase in tension one of the nice things about the first book is that she behave properly for the most part in regards to procedure and her safety the increasing reliance on breaking and entering etc makes it pretty similar to other Private Eye detective novels out there I actually like the fresh take and the complexities of white-collar crime and fraud and I wish there has been an increased element and then for this going forward you don't need petrol to make it interesting
That being said I did genuinely enjoy every minute
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