A review by rosienreads
Dead Beat by Val McDermid

fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

 If all you want to do is curl up with a hot drink, a blanket and a crime fiction, then this is the book to you (or any Val McDermid for that matter). In Dead Beat we are introduced to Kate Brannigan, a private investigator whose missing person case leads her to a murder investigation. Like most Val McDermid’s this is a very readable book, and easy to fly through. There is a good mix of characters, and Kate Brannigan makes for a solid lead. The plot kept throwing up red herrings, twists and turns as Kate tries to track down the truth and I did not manage to guess the outcome at all. This seems like it would be a great series for a holiday or just general relaxation. If you like murder mysteries, that is.