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Broken Ground

Karen Pirie, Book 5

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Broken Ground

By: Val McDermid
Narrated by: Cathleen McCarron
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When a body is discovered in the remote depths of the Highlands, DCI Karen Pirie finds herself in the right place at the right time. Unearthed with someone's long-buried inheritance, the victim seems to belong to the distant past - until new evidence suggests otherwise, and Karen is called in to unravel a case where nothing is as it seems.

It's not long before an overheard conversation draws Karen into the heart of a different case, however - a shocking crime she thought she'd already prevented. As she inches closer to the twisted truths at the centre of these murders, it becomes clear that she's dealing with a version of justice terrifyingly different to her own....

©2018 Val McDermid (P)2018 W. F. Howes Ltd Mystery Crime Fiction Suspense

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Love the Karen Pirie series. She is so tenacious. The Mint is developing and although the plot is a little farfetched I love the way the pieces come together. Am sure the ACC isn’t finished with Karen - what a ghastly character - would she really get away with this in today’s workplace. Not to worry it’s a great tale and hopefully there will be more of Karen and her new ‘love’? Interest

Highland games

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Generally excellent book, but I hated the narrator’s portrayal of DC Murray’s voice - incredibly grating. I hope Val writes another in this series but if it’s the same narrator I’ll be reading it, certainly not buying the Audible version.

Some irritating narration

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A gripping story, beautifully narrated ,
it had me enthralled from the start.
carefully constructed a joy to listen to.

Excellent

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I hadn’t listened to a Val McDermid book before, and wasn’t sure about a female reader, but I really enjoyed it and will be getting more books like this.

Very enjoyable

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Another fabulous read by Val Mcdermid . Karen's a no nonsense detective who won't be intimidated by anyone especially her superiors!

Karen Pixie at her best!

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