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Buried

The thrilling new crime series introducing Detective Jack Warr
Series: Jack Warr
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Buried by Lynda La Plante is a gripping crime thriller that follows Jack Warr, a detective pulled into an investigation involving a dangerous criminal underworld. As Jack probes deeper, he discovers connections to a decades-old crime that may hold the key to solving current mysteries. The story weaves together themes of loyalty, corruption, and the quest for justice amidst personal and professional challenges.
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You might enjoy this book if you're captivated by gritty crime thrillers featuring complex investigations and intriguing characters. As a dedicated detective delves into the disappearance of a former police officer, you'll be drawn into a world of dark secrets and unexpected twists. This gripping narrative promises suspense and keeps you hooked from beginning to end.

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The first book in a brand new thriller series from Lynda La Plante. A burnt-out cottage, a fortune buried in the ashes - and a body that could solve a decades-old crime.

The first book in a brand new thriller series by the Queen of Crime Drama, Lynda La Plante. A burnt-out cottage, a fortune buried in the ashes - and a body that could solve a decades-old crime.

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SOME THINGS SHOULD REMAIN BURIED . . .

The Sunday Times bestselling first book in a brand new thriller series by Lynda La Plante.

DC Jack Warr and his girlfriend Maggie have just moved to London to start a new life together. Though charming, Jack can't seem to find his place in the world - until he's drawn into an investigation that turns his life upside down.

In the aftermath of a fire at an isolated cottage, a badly charred body is discovered, along with the burnt remains of millions of stolen, untraceable bank notes.

Jack's search leads him deep into a murky criminal underworld - a world he finds himself surprisingly good at navigating. But as the line of the law becomes blurred, how far will Jack go to find the answers - and what will it cost him?

In Buried, it's time to meet DC Jack Warr as he digs up the deadly secrets of the past . . .

Praise for Buried:

'It's quite a challenge to make a detective constable the lead character in a crime novel, but Lynda La Plante does a cracking job of it in Buried. DC Jack Warr is clearly destined for higher things, and I look forward to following his progress' - PETER ROBINSON, No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author of the DCI Banks series

'A compelling, clever plot with a brilliant cast of diverse characters. Utterly riveting' - RACHEL ABBOTT, million-selling author of ONLY THE INNOCENT

'Lynda La Plante practically invented the thriller' - Karin Slaughter

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Buried by Lynda La Plante is a gripping crime and thriller novel that has been well-received for its intense narrative and skilled character development. Reviewers praise La Plante's ability to weave complex plots with unexpected twists, keeping readers on the edge of their seats. The protagonist is noted for being compelling and well-rounded, contributing to a captivating read within the genre.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781838770327

Publisher: Zaffre

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 September 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Zaffre

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 432

About the Author

Lynda La Plante was born in Liverpool. She trained for the stage at RADA and worked with the National theatre and RDC before becoming a television actress. She then turned to writing - and made her breakthrough with the phenomenally successful TV series Widows. Her novels have all been international bestsellers.

Her original script for the much-acclaimed Prime Suspect won awards from BAFTA, Emmy, British Broadcasting and Royal Television Society as well as the 1993 Edgar Allan Poe Award. Lynda has written and produced over 170 hours of international television.

Lynda is one of only three screenwriters to have been made an honorary fellow of the British Film Institute and was awarded the BAFTA Dennis Potter Best Writer Award in 2000. In 2008, she was awarded a CBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours List for services to Literature, Drama and Charity.

If you would like to hear from Lynda, please sign up at www.bit.ly/ LyndaLaPlanteClub or you can visit www.lyndalaplante.com for further information. You can also follow Lynda on Facebook and Twitter @LaPlanteLynda.

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