Above Suspicion by Lynda La Plante
From the author of Prime Suspect comes a series about Anna Travis, Lynda La Plante's most memorable female detective since Jane Tennison.
Book Overview
In the footsteps of Jane Tennison, immortalized by Helen Mirren in Prime Suspect, comes Anna Travis, a rookie female detective about to embark on her first murder case. The murders couldn't be more gruesome. The method of killing is identical, the backgrounds of the girls very similar—all are prostitutes. As the book opens, a seventh body is found, same modus operandi but the victim this time is a sweet young student. Anna stumbles on a vital piece of information that links one man to the killings, a well-known, much-loved actor. His protestation of innocence is convincing, and Anna might be succumbing to his flattering attention. What if he is arrested, the media erupts, and he is the wrong man?
The Anna Travis Series
This paperback edition marks the beginning of the Anna Travis Mysteries series, introducing readers to a complex female detective navigating London's criminal underworld. The novel combines elements of police procedural authenticity with psychological suspense, following Anna as she investigates serial murders while confronting the challenges of being a woman in a male-dominated profession.
Author Background
Lynda La Plante's many novels, including the Prime Suspect series, have all been international bestsellers. She is an honorary fellow of the British Film Institute and a member of the UK Crime Writers Awards Hall of Fame. She was awarded a CBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours list in 2008. She runs her own television production company and lives in London and Easthampton, New York.
What Readers Can Expect
This crime thriller delivers the gritty realism and procedural detail that made Prime Suspect a cultural phenomenon. The narrative explores themes of justice, deception, and the psychological toll of investigating violent crimes. Anna Travis emerges as a determined investigator who must trust her instincts while navigating the complexities of a high-profile murder investigation.
