There are 6 books in the PI Kate Brannigan series. The newest book is Star Struck which came out in 1998.

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Dead Beat

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

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…

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Crack Down

Crack Down

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

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

Manchester-based private eye Kate Brannigan thought it would be safe to let her boyfriend help out with her investigation. But now he's behind…

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Blue Genes

Blue Genes

A riveting Kate Brannigan thriller, from No.1 Sunday Times bestseller Val McDermid.

'Val McDermid remains unrivalled' Observer

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…

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Star Struck

Book cover of Star Struck

`This is crime writing of the very highest order ... Kate Brannigan has turned into the most interesting sleuthess around' The Times

Bodyguarding had never made it to Manchester PI Kate Brannigan's wish list. But somebody's got to pay the bills at Brannigan & Co, and if the only earner…