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Jaw Breaker: A Terrifying British Crime Thriller (DCI Kett Crime Thrillers Book 9) Kindle Edition

by Alex Smith (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 out of 5 stars 10,543 ratings

After the horrors of their last case, DCI Kett and the rest of Norfolk Constabulary’s Extreme Crime Task Force are in need of a break.

And that’s just what they think they’re getting when Superintendent Clare takes them on a team building exercise in the middle of a quiet Norfolk village.

But what was supposed to be a weekend of recovery and fun soon becomes something much more sinister, when two local men turn up dead—poisoned by a horrific new designer drug nicknamed Jaw Breaker.

Kett and the team find themselves dragged into the middle of a bloody civil war between gangs, cultists, coppers and some very angry locals.

Not to mention a ghost...

And they learn that R&R doesn’t always stand for Rest and Relaxation. Sometimes it’s all about Revenge and Retribution.

Relentless action, compulsive mystery and dark humour abound in the internationally bestselling series that Thrilling Fiction calls "Heart-stoppingly gripping!" from the million-selling author that James Patterson describes as "fresh and ferocious!"

Binge the series now:
PAPER GIRLS
BAD DOG
THREE LITTLE PIGS
WHIP CRACK
RUN RABBIT RUN
STONE COLD DEAD
EVERY MOTHER'S SON
SWEET BRIAR ROSE
JAW BREAKER
KNOCK KNOCK
KING RAT
KNUCKLE BONES
LUCKY NUMBER SEVEN
UNHOLY SAINTS
TRULY MADLY DEADLY
EVERY LAST DEVIL
RED LINE
COLD IRON KILLS

Alex Smith wrote his first book when he was six. It wasn’t particularly good, but it did have some supernatural monsters in it. His latest books, the DCI Robert Kett thrillers, have monsters in it too, although these monsters are very human, and all the more terrifying for it. In between these two books he has published fourteen other novels for children and teenagers under his full name, Alexander Gordon Smith—including the number one bestselling series Escape From Furnace, which is loved by millions of readers worldwide and which is soon to become a motion picture. He lives in Norwich with his wife and three young daughters.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09M47VLNL
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Relentless Media
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 1, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4.2 MB
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I've been a writer for almost all my life. I wrote my first book when I was six, and even though it wasn't very good it did have monsters in it. It was a sign of things to come, as I spent most of my twenties and thirties writing horror books for children and teenagers under my full name, Alexander Gordon Smith, including the award-winning series Escape From Furnace. It was only after I had my three daughters that I thought about writing a series of thrillers about a detective with young children, and DCI Robbie Kett was born.

I live in Norwich with my family, where I spend half of my time writing and the other half trying to keep up with my three girls.

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Customers enjoy this crime thriller for its original plot with multiple threads that keep readers engaged. The book features laugh-out-loud moments and well-developed characters, with one customer noting it's the best read when starting with book one. Customers find the series intense and well-written.

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Customers enjoy the storyline of this crime thriller, praising its original plot and multiple threads that keep readers engaged. One customer mentions being surprised by the book's ending.

"All great stories, a great message about humanity and the fragile state of it in every book. And the rest of the cast are great supporting roles...." Read more

"...Either way though it’s great. I love the characters, the storylines, the guesstimating and the little red fishies (herrings) ALL the good..." Read more

"...As always, a very original plot, lots of twists and turns , and a heavy, but good ending!.I honestly recommend this series, and this book to everyone..." Read more

"...I love the kids and real life things that get woven in with the suspense of a good crime story...." Read more

10 customers mention "Humor"10 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's humor, with several mentioning laugh-out-loud moments.

"...They are unique in the humor that threads through them and you really care about the characters and their boss Colin Claire and calls everything "..." Read more

"...this time and not much of Billie and the kids, but plenty of mayhem interlaced with humor. I loved the tea making workshop which Porter destroys...." Read more

"...It's supposed to be. There is so much good humor throughout the book that I was laughing out loud, my 2 Great Danes with their heads cocked trying..." Read more

"If you like banter, good, well written, hilarious banter, then buy this and enjoy reading...." Read more

7 customers mention "Character development"7 positive0 negative

Customers love the characters in the book.

"...And the rest of the cast are great supporting roles. The camaraderie of the team makes each book grow better." Read more

"...Either way though it’s great. I love the characters, the storylines, the guesstimating and the little red fishies (herrings) ALL the good..." Read more

"...I love all the characters in this series and have bought every book to this point and beyond...." Read more

"Alex Smith has created an incredible cast of characters...." Read more

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Customers find the book enjoyable to read, with one customer noting it's highly addictive.

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"...Either way though it’s great...." Read more

"...This series has had me mesmerized with every book I have read. Yes it's out there a bit, but that's ok. It's supposed to be...." Read more

"...Recommend the series and best read by starting with book one as there is a connection and character development that will greatly add to each..." Read more

5 customers mention "Series content"5 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the series, with one specifically mentioning their love for the DCI Robbie Kett books.

"...Great series, better if read in order." Read more

"...Recommend the series and best read by starting with book one as there is a connection and character development that will greatly add to each..." Read more

"...Alex Smith has definitely moved into my five top authors. All of his series are great...." Read more

"I really love the DCI Robbie Kett series! The only thing I would change about Book 9 would be to add more of Kett's girls: Alice, Evie, and Moira...." Read more

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Customers find the book intense.

"...All of his series are great. Intense, great plots, but still laugh out loud funny, at times. Well done." Read more

"With some truly laugh out loud moments, this is an intense, power pack entry into the Kett series. Definitely not to be missed." Read more

"The DCI Kett series is intense and makes it impossible to put down ! Will be waiting for next in series!" Read more

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"...you want to find when you open a book like this, it’s here and it’s well done. I think this sums it up …..." Read more

"...Of course they wouldn't be if they weren't brought to life by an amazing author, Alex Smith...." Read more

"If you like banter, good, well written, hilarious banter, then buy this and enjoy reading...." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • Marie V. Franich
    5.0 out of 5 stars I’m in love with DCI Kett!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2025
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    All great stories, a great message about humanity and the fragile state of it in every book. And the rest of the cast are great supporting roles. The camaraderie of the team makes each book grow better.
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  • Eden.Violet
    4.0 out of 5 stars One Toss at a Time…
    Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2022
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    I think the author is on a mission, a hard hard fought out battle, to make ‘toss’ a swear word, one reader at a time,

    Hell, I had no idea it was used in that way, but heyho, it seems to be. He’s got a lot of work in front of him, but I don’t think that will put him off, he’s a man made to fight for what is right & wrong.

    The books are growing on me, they have been since the very first one. I don’t know if it’s to do with the writer coming into his work and has honed his craft as he goes, or if it’s just me, maybe both? Either way though it’s great.

    I love the characters, the storylines, the guesstimating and the little red fishies (herrings) ALL the good stuff you want to find when you open a book like this, it’s here and it’s well done.

    I think this sums it up …

    How to tell if a book is any good or not…the X-ray search function is jam packed & at the end of the book there has to be a tally up between the characters of who did where snd when was which, confused yet?

    Then what are you waiting for?! Go BUY the flipping book!
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  • Barbara Widtfeldt
    5.0 out of 5 stars Like Eating Candy
    Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2024
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    You read about drug overdoses and this book takes it to a whole new level. I love all the characters in this series and have bought every book to this point and beyond. They are unique in the humor that threads through them and you really care about the characters and their boss Colin Claire and calls everything "toss".
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another Brilliant Plot
    Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2022
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    The exhausted police team goes on vacation together to a less than stellar location for "team building" exercises and relaxation...much against their will. While Superintendent Colin takes advantage of the spa and his executive suite under the guise of his official duties, the four suffer through basket weaving, jigsaw puzzle contests and other such enticing activities.. Of course, nothing is as it seems and their "fun" is disrupted by murders and drug horror. Again, their poor bodies take multiple beatings, etc. in the line of duty. Will they reach old age intact at this rate????? No pets this time and not much of Billie and the kids, but plenty of mayhem interlaced with humor. I loved the tea making workshop which Porter destroys. Will he ever get it right?
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  • Kim J.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another solid hit!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2022
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    What can I say about DCI Kett and his team other than they are amazing! Of course they wouldn't be if they weren't brought to life by an amazing author, Alex Smith. This series has had me mesmerized with every book I have read. Yes it's out there a bit, but that's ok. It's supposed to be. There is so much good humor throughout the book that I was laughing out loud, my 2 Great Danes with their heads cocked trying to figure out what was wrong with me! As always, a very original plot, lots of twists and turns , and a heavy, but good ending!.I honestly recommend this series, and this book to everyone! I can hardly wait for the next one to come out!
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  • Sharon
    5.0 out of 5 stars Can't stop reading these books!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2023
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    Just finish one and can't wait to get started reading the next in the series. I love the kids and real life things that get woven in with the suspense of a good crime story. The story keeps u guessing about who done it and you won't regret reading these books. Only complaint could do with a lot less F words.
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  • MJ26
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another great DCI Kett novel.
    Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2022
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    Alex Smith has created an incredible cast of characters. The interaction between the team of detectives keeps you laughing amidst the murder and mayhem. Billie and the three Kett children are something I look forward to in each book. Red herrings and multiple threads pull you into the story and it is so action packed you won’t put the book down until the last page. Recommend the series and best read by starting with book one as there is a connection and character development that will greatly add to each successive book.
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  • Traveling Nurse
    5.0 out of 5 stars Terrifying Crimes
    Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2022
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    The author Alex Smith is an excellent story teller. I love the dark Grims Fairytales and these have darker tales with some very unhappily ever afters. DCI Kett books are rare in today's crime series. He is brash, angry, violent copper who responds in horrific ways. He gets in trouble often and even fired but he is needed to protect the innocent in all ways possible. Great series, better if read in order.
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  • Mark
    5.0 out of 5 stars Jaw Breaker -
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 12, 2022
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    The DCI Kett series just keeps giving. Another great book from Alex Smith. A weekend team building holiday planned… what could go wrong. Young lads die of overdoses, an ex-policeman who you imagine was bent and loads of action. Three quarters of the way through the book you think the plot is coming to a conclusion and then it goes off in two different directions. As with all the books in the series there is also great humour as the team work together. As I always say, go back to book 1 and read them all in order. You don’t have to, but you will understand some of the things mentioned in this book better if you do. But more importantly they are all great books to read. Looking forward to the next one. Alex is probably one of my favourite authors now. A big 5 out of 5 again!
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  • Rice
    5.0 out of 5 stars Terrifying Murders
    Reviewed in Canada on August 9, 2022
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    What I love about this series is the cast of characters and their interaction while investigating crime, Kett and his family, the humour and the great plots. Jaw Breaker delivers really horrific murders, the humour of the team getaway and Kett's car purchase, and a convoluted plot culminating in several surprises.
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  • Dr. Rene Matz
    4.0 out of 5 stars Page turning Thriller
    Reviewed in Germany on April 25, 2022
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    This was a thrilling read with turns unforeseen. Could not stop reading till I found out what happened. Some sad realities that were overcome with good.
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  • Karen McParland
    5.0 out of 5 stars A great read
    Reviewed in Australia on July 20, 2023
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    A very enjoyable easy to read book, amusing in parts.
    Captivating and hard to put down and a fantastic story…
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another great Kett story
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 9, 2022
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    WOW, this book certainly doesn't disappoint. As always Kett, Porter and Savage are in the middle of trouble. Alex Smith really knows how to get the best out of his stories. This, like the others is fast paced and pack a punch. This time it's about drugs, but then other things happen that really get the pulse racing. I love the interactions of the characters and Duke has been a revelation. I love how Clare uses words and it makes him unique. I also like how Kett becomes this great softie when he's with his girls. All in all a fantastic read and I can't wait for the next installment to see how Kett and his fellow officers track down the bad guys.
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