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DI Harrison Baird Crime Thrillers #3
Mad Dogs: A British Crime Thriller
Book 3 in the explosive and darkly hilarious DI Harrison Baird series.
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- GenresCrime
451 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 10, 2026
About the author
Alex Smith
27 books736 followersAlex 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 them too, although these monsters are very human, and all the more terrifying for it. In between these two books he has published twelve 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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May 14, 2026
Another can't put down book
Love Alex Smith books, always enjoy them. This book is us really getting to know the real Harrison Baird, brilliant storylines lots happening. Like the reference to previous case's (books). Hooked on Robbie kett, now I have Harrison Baird to read as well. I Live where this book is set so even more enjoyable. Sadly now have to wait for the next book to be released.
Love Alex Smith books, always enjoy them. This book is us really getting to know the real Harrison Baird, brilliant storylines lots happening. Like the reference to previous case's (books). Hooked on Robbie kett, now I have Harrison Baird to read as well. I Live where this book is set so even more enjoyable. Sadly now have to wait for the next book to be released.
May 14, 2026
Love love love this as always. Really enjoying the friendship that's building between Harrison and Connie!
May 14, 2026
Harry Baird Overcomes Mad Dog
One of the most entertaining books that I've read in a long time. I can see this episode being made into a movie. At one point, Harry Baird acted like a muppet but that just made the situation more funny. Looking forward to the next story involving Harry, Connie, Briggs & Crump & Diana the Dog. Wonder if Crump will find out what happened to his car?
One of the most entertaining books that I've read in a long time. I can see this episode being made into a movie. At one point, Harry Baird acted like a muppet but that just made the situation more funny. Looking forward to the next story involving Harry, Connie, Briggs & Crump & Diana the Dog. Wonder if Crump will find out what happened to his car?
May 16, 2026
Don't miss these!
But, for goodness' sake, take the author's advice, combine and read the Baird and the later Kett books in the right order. Hard to say much here to avoid spoilers, although I have to say this story does sometimes stray beyond the boundary of likely scenarios and into farce. That said, it was all the more enjoyable for me, a welcome break from the palpable tension and the horror of monsters in organised crime.
But, for goodness' sake, take the author's advice, combine and read the Baird and the later Kett books in the right order. Hard to say much here to avoid spoilers, although I have to say this story does sometimes stray beyond the boundary of likely scenarios and into farce. That said, it was all the more enjoyable for me, a welcome break from the palpable tension and the horror of monsters in organised crime.
May 18, 2026
Long awaited meeting between 2 heroes
A thoroughly good and gripping read ,which includes the usual humour coupled with some emotional scenes as the characters become better known to us.The two well thought out plots are interwoven really well, and culminate in the confrontation between the mighty RobertKett and the newer Harrison Baird.
Highly recommended.
A thoroughly good and gripping read ,which includes the usual humour coupled with some emotional scenes as the characters become better known to us.The two well thought out plots are interwoven really well, and culminate in the confrontation between the mighty RobertKett and the newer Harrison Baird.
Highly recommended.
May 14, 2026
Brilliant as usual
I wonder if the author is a fan of The Broons and Old Willie as a lot of the stuff Harrison says is right from Paw Broon's mouth. Nice tie in for both series. Still plenty of humour despite the carnage.
I wonder if the author is a fan of The Broons and Old Willie as a lot of the stuff Harrison says is right from Paw Broon's mouth. Nice tie in for both series. Still plenty of humour despite the carnage.
May 17, 2026
Another Alex Smith cracker
Different, a little from Matt's adventures but equally as good. Unputtadownable laugh out loud read. The humour does not detract from the breadth of the characters merely adds a reality to their being. Highly recommend
Different, a little from Matt's adventures but equally as good. Unputtadownable laugh out loud read. The humour does not detract from the breadth of the characters merely adds a reality to their being. Highly recommend
May 19, 2026
Waited patiently, not dissapointed
Loved how my fave characters have all come together typical bonkers suffolk violence, humour and good memories , just love alex smith, roll on sept
Loved how my fave characters have all come together typical bonkers suffolk violence, humour and good memories , just love alex smith, roll on sept
May 22, 2026
Great story. I love the crossover with Robert Kett. Baird is very funny...I actually laughed out loud a couple of times! I appreciate the authentic Scots dialogue. No messy, pretend Scots rubbish...makes the character more realistic. Here's to the next installment! 🏴
May 22, 2026
Very good!
This is a good, fast and exciting read. Love all the Kett books and getting to love these as well. This has some comical bits as well, so well balanced.
Looking forward to the next one.
This is a good, fast and exciting read. Love all the Kett books and getting to love these as well. This has some comical bits as well, so well balanced.
Looking forward to the next one.
May 10, 2026
Brilliant!!
Love the Harrison Baird series, love the Kett series. Cannot put them down. Can't wait for the next book. Thankyou Alex Smith
Love the Harrison Baird series, love the Kett series. Cannot put them down. Can't wait for the next book. Thankyou Alex Smith
May 12, 2026
Mad Dogs
I would Give this more stars of I could from the first couple of pages I knew this was going to be a great read and it was brilliant recommend for everyone to read it
I would Give this more stars of I could from the first couple of pages I knew this was going to be a great read and it was brilliant recommend for everyone to read it
May 14, 2026
Brilliant, bonkers, action packed and funny
May 16, 2026
Great series
I have really enjoyed this series of books and the characters are credible and developing. I love the humour. I look forward to the next one.
I have really enjoyed this series of books and the characters are credible and developing. I love the humour. I look forward to the next one.
May 18, 2026
brilliant
Another brilliant read from start to finish hope there’s loads more too come
I love the humour that comes into it Baird and Connie are a great double act
Another brilliant read from start to finish hope there’s loads more too come
I love the humour that comes into it Baird and Connie are a great double act
May 20, 2026
Love this series and all the other books by this author.
May 21, 2026
Another great book and a new twist with protagonists from both series meeting for a final showdown. Great ending I was glued to the page. We ll done Alex can’t wait for the next one.
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