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Blue Genes

PI Kate Brannigan, Book 5

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Blue Genes

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

Kate Brannigan’s having a bad week. Her boyfriend’s death notice is in the paper and her plan to catch a team of fraudsters is in disarray.

Kate can’t even cry on her best friend’s shoulder, for Alexis has worries of her own. Her girlfriend’s pregnant, and when the doctor responsible for the fertility treatment is murdered, Alexis needs Kate like she’s never done before.

Delving into the alien world of medical experimentation, Kate confronts betrayal and cold-blooded greed as she fights to save not only her livelihood, but her life as well....

©1996 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

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Critic reviews

“This is crime writing of the very highest order.” (The Times)

"Val McDermid remains unrivalled." (Observer)
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Getting a bit familiar with the format now, after first 2, but entertaining just the same.

Very entertaining

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I loved the believable characters and story line in this and reading performance was top notch

great characterization

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An excellent addition to the series. As usual, it keeps you grown from start to finish. Definitely worth a listen to.

Another great audiobook

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This was my 6th book by Val Mcdermid. And I've enjoyed all emensly. All love the way Chloe Massey narrated. fantastic. on to the next.

Brilliant

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loved it. certainly lived up to my expectations and as slways, I was disappointed when it came to an end. I love the humour.

another great plot

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