A review by crystalizex6x
Blue Genes by Val McDermid

dark mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

This book is part of a series, but I read it as a stand-alone and this wasn't an issue. 
Kate Brannigan is a private investigator based in Manchester investigating a number of cases simultaneously. Her investigations take her on a journey around Manchester and the surrounding towns and cities. The storyline surrounding the darker side of fertility treatment is original, interesting, and kept me thoroughly engaged. There were a few unexpected twists and turns along the way to a mostly satisfying conclusion. 
It is definitely worth a read.