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Breakneck Point

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Breakneck Point by T. Orr Munro is a gripping crime thriller that follows CSI Ally Dymond, who is demoted to a quiet Devon shore after blowing the whistle on misconduct. Her tranquillity is shattered when she stumbles upon a gruesome crime scene, pulling her back into a web of danger where every clue challenges her instincts and integrity. Ally's determination to seek justice becomes personal as she fights against corruption and uncovers truths that could threaten her new life.
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You might enjoy this book if you love thrilling crime stories filled with suspense and intricate plots. This gripping narrative features a determined protagonist and a chilling mystery set in a tense and atmospheric landscape, perfect for fans of edge-of-your-seat thrillers.

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A gripping new crime series for fans of Val McDermid, Jane Casey and Cara Hunter

'Gold-standard crime writing' Erin Kinsley

'An impressive start in an exciting new series' The Sun

'Authentic and atmospheric' Adele Parks, Platinum

'Packed with authenticity' Mail Online

Gripping, heart-pounding serial-killer crime fiction

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A gripping new crime series for fans of Val McDermid, Jane Casey and Cara Hunter

‘Gold-standard crime writing’ Erin Kinsley

‘An impressive start in an exciting new series’ The Sun

‘Authentic and atmospheric’ Adele Parks, Platinum

‘Packed with authenticity’ Mail Online

Evidence never lies… But people do.

CSI Ally Dymond’s commitment to justice has cost her a place on the major investigations team. After exposing corruption in the ranks, she’s stuck working petty crimes on the sleepy North Devon coast.

Then the body of nineteen-year-old Janie Warren turns up in the seaside town of Bidecombe, and Ally’s expert skills are suddenly back in demand.

But when the evidence she discovers contradicts the lead detective’s theory, nobody wants to listen to the CSI who landed their colleagues in prison.

Time is running out to catch a killer no one is looking for – no one except Ally. What she doesn’t know is that he’s watching, from her side of the crime scene tape, waiting for the moment to strike.

‘I genuinely found it hard to put down. The writing is beautifully paced and the double viewpoint creates great tension.’ Alex Gray

'Fiendishly clever plotting. I was hooked from start to finish’ Sarah Stovell, author of Other Parents

What readers are saying about Breakneck Point

WOW!! A debut novel that had me hooked from the very start... Five stars out of five just isn’t high enough’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘So highly recommended and an easy five stars and a MUST READ!!!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A really terrific book with relatable characters and an ending that took me by surprise’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A really juicy, police procedural/thriller with a fantastic protagonist’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I read a lot of crime genre books, but this has really blown me away... Can’t wait for the next one’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Series: The CSI Ally Dymond series

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    A gripping crime thriller for fans of Lucy Foley and Cara Hunter. 'An atmospheric whodunnit you'll devour' Woman & Home 'Claustrophobic and tense' The Sun 'A gripping and atmospheric thriller' Catherine Cooper A remote island off the North Devon coast, Liars Island is home to few inhabitants. The rugged coastline has a history of smuggling and shipwreck, but there has...
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  • Breakneck Point
    A gripping new crime series for fans of Val McDermid, Jane Casey and Cara Hunter ‘Gold-standard crime writing’ Erin Kinsley ‘An impressive start in an exciting new series’ The Sun ‘Authentic and atmospheric’ Adele Parks, Platinum ‘Packed with authenticity’ Mail Online Evidence never lies… But people do. CSI Ally Dymond’s commitment to justice has cost her a place on the...
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Breakneck Point by T. Orr Munro is highly praised for its thrilling and authentic crime-writing style. Reviewers commend its engaging and complex plot with well-drawn characters that promise a potential standout series. The novel's pacing and suspense are highlighted, making it a compelling page-turner that keeps readers guessing until the very end.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008479817

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 December 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HQ

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 240g

Pages: 400

About the Author

T. Orr Munro was born in Hampshire to an English mother and a Greek/Armenian father who later moved to Devon. After university she trained as a CSI, then became a secondary school teacher. She changed career at 33 to become a police and crime journalist. She has since returned with her family to live in North Devon, the setting for Breakneck Point. Her time as a CSI provided much of the inspiration for the novel, shining a light on what happens behind the crime scene tape.

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