Kate finds Moira, a rehabilitated drug user, living with-and in love with-Maggie, an ex-counselor. Kate Brannigan is hired by rock legend Jett to locate his former partner and lover, Moira. Set in Manchester, England, which its natives claim as the home of rock 'n' roll, the forthright and unpretentious sleuth introduced in this fast-paced story is sure to win readers' hearts. 'synopsis' may belong to another edition of this title. But who could have expected that solving the mystery of the missing lyricist and restoring her to her former life would prove a prelude to murder? Kate finds herself combing the seediest areas of Leeds in her search for Moira, and knows to expect trouble in the rougher parts of town. Every rock star is on the hunt for a good lyricist, but Kate's celebrity client is determined to have only Moira Pollock: his partner in sex, drugs, and rock and roll - that is, until Moira vanishes. It's no thanks to Richard that Kate agrees to take on a strange missing persons case as a personal favor to a rock star, and no thanks to Richard that she is immediately reminded of why such cases are best avoided. 'sure to win readers' hearts': Kate Brannigan, a Manchester-based private detective whose hobbies include Thai kick-boxing, computer hacking, and a misadventurous relationship with her journalist boyfriend Richard. It was supposed to be a nice simple case, but the search soon leads Kate into the dark underworld of Leeds, Manchester and Bradford - and finally to a shocking confrontation with a killer.A starred review from Publishers Weekly ushers in the electric debut of a P.I. As a favour, Kate agrees to track down a missing songwriter, Moria Pollock. '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. The stunning first novel in the Kate Brannigan series, from No.1 Sunday Times bestseller Val McDermid.

It was supposed to be a nice simple case, but the search soon leads Kate into the dark underworld of Leeds.

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