{"title":"Jane Tennison Thrillers","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"jane-tennison-thrillers-books-4-6-lynda-la-plante-3-book-set-fiction-paperback","title":"Jane Tennison Thrillers Books 4-6 by Lynda La Plante 3 Books Collection Set - Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMurder Mile\u003cbr\u003eThe Dirty Dozen\u003cbr\u003eBlunt Force\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Bonnier Books UK\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStep back into 1970s London with this gripping three-book bundle from the Jane Tennison prequel series, following the young detective as she claws her way up the ranks of a male-dominated Metropolitan Police force. Covering books four through six, Murder Mile, The Dirty Dozen, and Blunt Force plunge Tennison into escalating cases of violence, corruption, and moral compromise. Fans of gritty procedural crime fiction will find a compelling mix of period atmosphere, sharp investigative detail, and a heroine whose determination never wavers, even as the cases around her grow darker and more dangerous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis collection captures Jane Tennison at a pivotal stage of her career, years before she becomes the hardened DCI audiences met on television. Set against the backdrop of 1970s London, each novel drops her into a fresh, high-stakes investigation while the pressures of sexism, office politics, and personal sacrifice continue to build around her. In Murder Mile, a spate of brutal killings tests Tennison's resolve and forces her to confront how far she is willing to go to secure justice. The Dirty Dozen finds her navigating a case riddled with police corruption, where trusting the wrong colleague could cost her everything. Blunt Force raises the stakes further with a murder investigation that exposes darker undercurrents within the force she serves. Across all three books, La Plante draws on her deep knowledge of criminal investigation to deliver plots that feel authentic and tense throughout. Readers who enjoyed Prime Suspect will recognize the DNA of that story here. Each title works as a satisfying standalone mystery, yet together they build a rich portrait of a young detective becoming the formidable investigator she is destined to be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree full-length crime thrillers in one convenient paperback set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContinues the acclaimed Jane Tennison prequel series in reading order (books 4-6)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAtmospheric 1970s London setting with authentic period detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWritten by celebrated crime author and Prime Suspect creator Lynda La Plante\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect gift for mystery and thriller fans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat addition to any crime fiction home library or book club stack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMurder Mile — A wave of killings across London pushes Tennison to prove herself in a case that tests every ounce of her instinct and nerve.\u003cbr\u003eThe Dirty Dozen — Tennison is drawn into a web of police corruption where knowing who to trust becomes a matter of survival.\u003cbr\u003eBlunt Force — A brutal murder investigation forces Tennison to confront the darker side of the institution she has sworn to serve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLynda La Plante is a bestselling British crime writer and screenwriter best known for creating the acclaimed television series Prime Suspect, which starred Helen Mirren as DCI Jane Tennison. A former actress, La Plante turned to writing in the 1980s and has since built one of the most celebrated careers in crime fiction, spanning dozens of novels and popular television adaptations, including Widows and Trial and Retribution. Her Tennison prequel novels return to the character's origins, tracing her early years on the force with the same sharp instinct for procedure and suspense that made her original creation a household name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThree tense, twist-filled mysteries in one set make this a fantastic pick for a summer reading binge, a thoughtful birthday gift, or a standout addition to any crime fiction collection. Fans of Prime Suspect and gritty British police procedurals will love watching Tennison's early career unfold book by book across this satisfying trio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lynda La Plante","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58648306516342,"sku":"MAN-BONNIER-U250720-0114260001","price":38.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6587\/2211\/files\/jane-tennison-thrillers-lynda-la-plante-paperback.jpg?v=1789030251"},{"product_id":"jane-tennison-thrillers-3-books-collection-set-lynda-la-plante-fiction-paperback","title":"Jane Tennison Thrillers 3 Books Collection Set by Lynda La Plante - Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTennison\u003cbr\u003eHidden Killers\u003cbr\u003eGood Friday\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780114270001\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Bonnier Books UK\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Jane Tennison Thrillers 3 Books Collection Set gathers the first three novels in Lynda La Plante's acclaimed prequel series to her legendary Prime Suspect saga. Following young Jane Tennison from her earliest days as a probationary officer through her toughest early cases, Tennison, Hidden Killers, and Good Friday trace the making of one of crime fiction's most iconic detectives. Perfect for fans of gritty British police procedurals, this brand-new paperback set delivers page-turning tension, authentic period detail, and the gripping origin story behind a beloved television legend that crime readers everywhere continue to discover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong before she became the formidable DCI audiences know from Prime Suspect, Jane Tennison was a rookie constable navigating the male-dominated Metropolitan Police force of the 1970s. Tennison opens the story in 1973, as 22-year-old Jane leaves training academy for a probationary post in Hackney, London, a district rife with crime and corruption, where she must prove herself amid entrenched sexism and brutal casework. Hidden Killers continues her journey as Jane advances within the force, only to find herself pulled into darker, more dangerous investigations that test both her instincts and her resolve. Good Friday raises the stakes further, plunging Jane into a high-tension case shadowed by violence and political unrest, forcing her to confront the personal costs of a career she is determined to build on her own terms. Across all three novels, Lynda La Plante draws on her deep knowledge of criminal investigation and 1970s London to build a richly detailed world, blending procedural authenticity with the emotional stakes of a young woman fighting to be taken seriously in a hostile profession. Readers who loved the psychological intensity of Prime Suspect will find these origin stories just as compelling, offering fresh insight into the making of a legendary detective while standing strongly on their own as gripping, self-contained thrillers that reward careful, patient readers with a satisfying payoff.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete 3-book prequel arc to Prime Suspect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand-new paperback set, ideal for gifting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWritten by bestselling novelist Lynda La Plante\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImmersive 1970s London setting with authentic detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollows Jane Tennison's rise from rookie to detective\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for fans of British police thrillers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTennison — Introduces 22-year-old Jane as she begins her probationary policing career in 1970s Hackney.\u003cbr\u003eHidden Killers — Follows Jane's rise through the ranks as she is drawn into darker, more complex investigations.\u003cbr\u003eGood Friday — Sees Jane confront a dangerous, high-pressure case set against a backdrop of violence and unrest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLynda La Plante is a bestselling British author and screenwriter best known for creating the award-winning television series Prime Suspect, which starred Helen Mirren as DCI Jane Tennison. A former actress, La Plante turned to writing crime fiction and screenwriting, drawing on real case research to craft authentic, character-driven procedurals. The Tennison series serves as a prequel to Prime Suspect, exploring the formative years of her most famous character. La Plante has written numerous bestselling novels over several decades and remains one of the United Kingdom's most celebrated and widely read crime writers today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA must-have for any crime fiction fan, this collection makes a thoughtful gift for birthdays, holidays, or a stocking stuffer for the mystery lover in your life. 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