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Breakneck: A Novel (Kitt Lundgren Book 2) by Erica Spindler

Breakneck: A Novel is the second Kitt Lundgren book, a police thriller by Erica Spindler. Detectives M.C. Riggio and Kitt Lundgren investigate a series of murders targeting seemingly law-abiding young adults, while mounting pressure strains their partnership and friendship.

At a glance

The investigation follows a sequence of murders whose victims are young adults with no apparent criminal histories.
The detectives' pursuit leads into the cyberworld, where online identities and trust become part of the mystery.
The case puts pressure on M.C. and Kitt's working relationship as well as their personal lives.

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Pros and cons

Pros

The story combines a serial-murder investigation with the evolving relationship between its two lead detectives.
The Kindle edition lists screen-reader support, enhanced typesetting, Word Wise, and Page Flip.

Technical specifications

13 specifications

Book details
Author	Erica Spindler
Series and volume	Kitt Lundgren Book 2
Publisher	St. Martin's Press
Publication date	January 20, 2009
Language	English
Print length	433 pages
ISBN-13	978-1429921411

Kindle edition
File size	2.4 MB
Screen Reader	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	Enabled
X-Ray	Not Enabled
Word Wise	Enabled
Page Flip	Enabled

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Readers looking for a police procedural thriller centered on two women detectives.
Readers who enjoy a murder investigation that also focuses on partnership, trust, and personal strain.

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.5 / 5 · 506 ratings

5 stars68%68%
4 stars21%21%
3 stars7%7%
2 stars2%2%
1 star2%2%

Customer feedback describes the book as engaging, with twists and turns that hold readers' interest, and praises the plot, including its family dynamics. Readers who value momentum and character relationships may find those elements relevant alongside the novel's murder investigation and strained detective partnership. Aggregate ratings skew positive, but they do not establish that every reader will respond the same way.

Positive themes

Customers describe the story as engaging and praise its twists and turns.
The plot receives positive comments, including mention of its family dynamic.

Frequently asked questions

Is Breakneck part of a series?

Yes. It is identified as Kitt Lundgren Book 2.

What is the story about?

Detectives M.C. Riggio and Kitt Lundgren investigate a series of murders targeting young adults with no apparent criminal histories, with clues leading into the cyberworld.

What Kindle reading features are listed?

The edition lists screen-reader support, enhanced typesetting, Word Wise, and Page Flip. X-Ray is not enabled.