Bøker av Lynda La Plante

THE UNFORGETTABLE LEGAL THRILLER FROM THE LEGENDARY LYNDA LA PLANTEIdentical and brutal assaults on three women.

The fifth book in the Sunday Times bestselling Jane Tennison series. April 1980 and Jane is the first female detective to be posted to the Met's renowned Flying Squad, commonly known as the 'Sweeney'. Based at Rigg Approach in East London, they investigate armed robberies on banks, cash in transit and other business premises. Jane thinks her transfer is on merit and is surprised to discover she is actually part of a short term internal experiment, intended to have a calming influence on a team that likes to dub themselves as the 'Dirty Dozen'. The men on the squad don't think a woman is up to the dangers they face when dealing with some of London's most ruthless armed criminals, who think the only 'good cop' is a dead cop. Determined to prove she's as good as the men, Jane discovers from a reliable witness that a gang is going to carry out a massive robbery involving millions of pounds. But she doesn't know who they are, or where and when they will strike . . .

Dolly, Linda, Shirley and Bella are back, and this time it's a fight to the finish. Against all the odds, Dolly Rawlins and her gangland widows managed the impossible: a heist their husbands failed to pull off - at the cost of their lives. But through they may be in the money, they're far from easy street. Shocked by her husband's betrayal, Dolly discovers Harry Rawlins isn't dead. He knows where the four women are and he wants them to pay. And he doesn't just mean getting his hands on the money. The women can't keep running. They have to get Harry out of their lives for good. But can they outwit a criminal mastermind who won't hesitate to kill?

The gripping thriller featuring DCI Jane Tennison

A new Prime Suspect novel, starring the now legendary Jane Tennison facing a brutal killer at large

The exciting new standalone thriller from the No. 1 bestselling mistress of suspense

**AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER NOW**Detective Jack Warr is haunted by the gruesome legacy of serial killer Rodney Middleton and reeling from a series of events that has left him deep in depression.

Newly promoted Detective Chief Inspector Jane Tennison has elbowed her way into the Area Major Incident Pool, or AMIP, an elite team investigating non-domestic murders. With her new position, she hopes things will change: the rampant sexism, the snide remarks, the undermining. Then she gets her first assignment: a five-year-old cold case of a missing teenager no one else has any interest in investigating, and an assumed suicide Tennison suspects is, in fact, murder. But as Tennison gathers the crucial evidence to secure arrests, her new colleagues watch like vultures circling prey. And one by one the cases that she has built from the ground up are taken from her - and the glory along with them. Tennison has seen it all before - but this time feels different. Get the job done here and she will rise to a level never before reached by a woman. It's hers for the taking. She just has to do what she's been doing brilliantly for years: find her prime suspect . . .

Dive into the thrilling world of 'Pure Evil', a masterpiece penned by the acclaimed author, Lynda La Plante. Published in 2023, this book is a gripping addition to the suspense genre that will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. La Plante, known for her captivating storytelling, weaves a tale of intrigue that explores the depths of human nature. As the plot unfolds, you'll find yourself engrossed in the narrative, eager to uncover the truth behind the 'Pure Evil'. This book is a testament to La Plante's ability to create a world that is as terrifying as it is fascinating. Published by Bonnier Books UK, 'Pure Evil' is a must-read for anyone seeking a thrilling literary adventure. Don't miss out on this riveting tale of suspense and mystery.

THE UNMISSABLE SERIES OPENER FROM THE QUEEN OF CRIME DRAMA

The moment Jane Tennison takes over Scotland Yard's investigation into the death of sex worker Della Mornay, two grim facts become immediately clear to her. First, that the constabulary's old boy club is determined to hinder, harass, and undermine the new female Detective Chief Inspector at every turn. And second, that their murder victim isn't Della Mornay.Now the police are a step behind, and a madman is loose on the streets of London. To apprehend the criminal stalking women through the city's shadows, Tennison will have to steel herself against the hostility of her fellow officers and conceal her own mounting obsession with breaking through the glass ceiling of the station house?even as department politics, a crumbling relationship, and a wickedly elusive prime suspect threaten her very existence.A dark and riveting race against the clock, Prime Suspect is an unforgettable introduction to this bestselling series from Edgar Award-winning author Lynda La Plante.

First published nearly twenty years ago, Prime Suspect 2: A Face in the Crowd features the incredible DCI Jane Tennison, the series character who put Lynda La Plante, multi-million copy bestselling author and screenwriter, on the map.

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A coffin is dug up by builders in the grounds of an historic convent - inside is the body of a young nun. In a city as old as London, the discovery is hardly surprising. Tennison must pray she can find both - before they are buried forever .

The latest Anna Travis novel to hit our TV screens in the hit Above Suspicion ITV series

But when a mutilated body is discovered in a Cotswolds house, it becomes clear that this is no ordinary group of opportunist thieves. As Detective Jack Warr investigates, he discovers locals with dark secrets, unearths hidden crimes - and hits countless dead ends.

That is until the discovery of the most brutal murder Jane has ever seen: Charlie Foxley has been found viciously beaten to death with a cricket bat - his body dismembered and disembowelled. As a big-time theatrical agent, Foxley had a lot of powerful friends - but just as many enemies.

An exciting and action packed new thriller, with roots in La Plante's bestselling novels, Widows and Widows' Revenge. Charming but aimless, Jack can't seem to find his place in the world - until he's drawn into an investigation that turns his life upside down.

The fifth book in the Sunday Times bestselling Jane Tennison series. April 1980 and Jane is the first female detective to be posted to the Met's renowned Flying Squad, commonly known as the 'Sweeney'.

The 30th Anniversary edition of the sequel to Lynda La Plante's original bestseller, The Legacy

Number One bestselling author Lynda La Plante's first novel launched with fresh energy on its 30th Anniversary to reach a whole new market.