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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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this is the last in this series of books and it is really a shame as I have enjoyed them all. Kate Branagan is a very likable detective and the stories are well written. I have also enjoyed the Narrator who has a good range of voices. I know her adventures end in the 90's but I would love to have more stories.

really enjoyable series

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Not sure about this book. The story line is ok but it is all a bit neat. I enjoy the characters and their interaction, relationships hope the next one has a better story.

Go girl...

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My title says it all really. This series is not as good as the authors other books - Tony Hill & Carol Jordan or Karen Pirie, for example. It maybe because these stories are shorter or that Kate Branigan is telling the story of her cases, but I think that it's to do more with there's more detail going into the appearance of the characters and what their wearing, haircuts, clothes,etc. and the descriptions of the places, landmarks, weather, etc. that I get bored with.

Not as good as....

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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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Getting a bit familiar with the format now, after first 2, but entertaining just the same.

Very entertaining

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Please, Chloe Massey, slow down your narrative when the story’s suspense increases! Your excitement adds appropriate atmosphere, yet your speed sometimes doesn’t give the listener sufficient time to pick up on all the actions and feelings of the moment.
Thank you for your excellent voice ‘painting’ of each of the characters - it is easy to distinguish one from another.

Fast pace narration

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Thank goodness in finding Kate Brannigan while in isolation.!! Great stories with lots of humour, makes you laugh out loud 😊thank you val McDermott

Another great story

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I really enjoyed another KB story, easy to listen to narrator and lots of twists about motherhood.

Interesting Storyline

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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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Brilliant narrator and characters are brought to life. Good themes explored and I do so love the author’s humour.

Great plots and unusual twists and turns.

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