Death Count
Semi-finalist, Publisher’s Weekly Booklife Prize
Can a conspiracy be uncovered before the death count rises?
Forensic accountant Kat Munro fights corporate fraud during the day and kick-boxes her demons at night while trying to ignore the nightmares that have plagued her since a car accident changed her life forever.
Detective Adam Jackson, working with The Met’s Financial Crime Unit, is haunted by the mysterious disappearance of a friend two years ago.
When the partner of a successful City Investment fund dies in suspicious circumstances, Kat join forces with Adam to investigate the firm. As they gather evidence of a crime with implications beyond the City, they find that events in their pasts are on a collision course; one which will ultimately put them both in serious danger.
Fast-paced and entertaining, Death Count takes a deadly dip into the world of financial crime.
If you love Robert Galbraith, LJ Ross, and Lisa Jewell, you’ll enjoy Death Count, a Kat Munro thriller.
“Here we have an exciting and well-thought out plot with a unique protagonist that not only holds the reader’s attention throughout but leaves them wanting more...Dialogue, action, description are all perfectly balanced, and the pace of the plot keeps the story moving at a brisk pace...Readers looking for an exciting and satisfying new thriller need not look any further. SL Beaumont’s Death Count will not disappoint. 10/10.”
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“Death Count (A Kat Munro Thriller) by SL Beaumont is a spectacular mystery novel. With engaging characters, an action-filled plot, and a thrilling storyline, this book is unputdownable. The opening prologue captured my interest, and the story did not fail my expectations. Not only are the characters engaging, but they embody human complexities that make them intriguing and relatable. The storyline moves along at a fast pace, perfectly orchestrated with the plotline, story arc, and electrifying conclusion. Skillful in using his words, the author created a mesmerizing story that drew me in at the first page and held me captive until the surprising finale. Exciting and intense, it will entertain everyone who relishes suspenseful and thrilling murder mysteries.”