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In Dead Beat by Val McDermid, private detective Kate Brannigan tackles the gritty world of Manchester's crime scene. She finds herself entangled in a complex investigation involving the murder of a pop star and a series of intricate deceptions. Amidst the danger and deceit, Kate navigates the twists with her characteristic wit and determination.
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Dead Beat

The stunning first novel in the Kate Brannigan series, from No.1 Sunday Times bestseller Val McDermid.

‘This is crime writing of the very highest order’ The Times

Gripping first crime novel in the Manchester based Kate Brannigan detective series from No.1 Sunday Times bestseller

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The stunning first novel in the Kate Brannigan series, from No.1 Sunday Times bestseller Val McDermid.

This is crime writing of the very highest order – The Times

Introducing Kate Brannigan, Manchester’s most-loved private detective – a woman who won’t take no for an answer.

As a favour, Kate agrees to track down a missing songwriter, Moria Pollock. It was supposed to be a nice simple case, but the search soon leads Kate into the dark underworld of Leeds, Manchester, and Bradford – and finally to a shocking confrontation with a killer…

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Dead Beat by Val McDermid is praised for its fast-paced narrative, likened to the smooth speed of a Porsche, keeping readers on edge throughout. The book offers zippy action and a well-crafted plot infused with gritty truths, reflecting McDermid’s renowned skill in crafting terrifying and gripping thrillers.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008344894

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 November 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hemlock Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 210g

Pages: 288

About the Author

Val McDermid grew up in a Scottish mining community then read English at Oxford. She was a journalist for sixteen years, spending the last three as Northern Bureau Chief of a national Sunday tabloid. She divides her time between Northumberland and Cheshire.

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