Books by Lynda La Plante
Lynda La Plante
Lynda La Plante is a British author, screenwriter, and producer best known for her crime fiction novels and television dramas. She is the creator of the popular television series "Prime Suspect," which starred Helen Mirren as Detective Chief Inspector Jane Tennison. La Plante's writing is characterized by its gritty realism, strong female protagonists, and intricate plots. She has been praised for her meticulous research and attention to detail, which have helped to establish her as a leading figure in the crime genre. La Plante's work has had a significant impact on the crime fiction genre, inspiring other writers and filmmakers to create complex, character-driven stories. Her most famous work, "Prime Suspect," has won numerous awards and accolades, and is considered a classic of British television drama.
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The Scene of the Crime
The new pulse-pounding thriller from the multi-million copy bestseller
Sacrifice
The brand-new nail-biting 2026 crime thriller from the multi-million selling author
The Governor
Read the brilliant prison thriller from the Queen of Crime Drama
Getting Away with Murder
My Unexpected Life on Page, Stage and Screen
Crucified
The brand new 2025 Detective Jack Warr crime thriller
The Scene of the Crime
The brand new 2025 forensic crime series from the no.1 bestseller
Crucified
The brand new 2025 Detective Jack Warr crime thriller
Whole Life Sentence
The pulse-pounding final Detective Jane Tennison thriller
Getting Away with Murder
My Unexpected Life on Page, Stage and Screen
Taste of Blood
The thrilling new Jane Tennison crime novel
Whole Life Sentence
The pulse-pounding final Detective Jane Tennison thriller
Pure Evil
The gripping and twisty new thriller from the Queen of Crime Drama
Pure Evil
The gripping and twisty new thriller from the Queen of Crime Drama
Taste of Blood
The thrilling new Jane Tennison crime novel
Dark Rooms
The brand new Jane Tennison thriller from The Queen of Crime Drama
Unholy Murder
The edge-of-your-seat Sunday Times bestselling crime thriller
Buried
The thrilling new crime series introducing Detective Jack Warr
Wrongful Death
the best female police procedural you'll read in 2024
