Taste of Blood by Lynda La Plante

The Story

Taste of Blood follows a major police investigation led by DCI Jane Tennison after a brutal murder brings heightened scrutiny and urgency. The case develops through forensic examination, interviews and coordinated police work, with the investigation unfolding under sustained professional and public pressure.

The narrative is structured around procedural realism, emphasising evidence, decision making and the demands placed on senior detectives handling complex cases.

Themes

This thriller addresses violent crime, justice and the realities of police investigation. It presents the criminal process through a procedural lens, focusing on method, accountability and the impact of serious crime on those tasked with solving it.

The tone is controlled and direct, consistent with La Plante’s established crime fiction style.

About the Author

Lynda La Plante is a bestselling British crime writer known for her influential police procedurals and thrillers. She is the creator of the Tennison series, featuring DCI Jane Tennison, and is recognised for her focus on realism, investigative detail and authoritative portrayal of police work.

Why You Will Love This Book

This book is well suited to readers who enjoy realistic crime thrillers grounded in police procedure. If you value forensic detail, investigative tension and credible character driven crime fiction, Taste of Blood delivers a focused and compelling read.

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Keywords

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Publisher’s Synopsis

Detective Jane Tennison made a bad choice. She was the one who put in a transfer to the quiet, local police station in Bromley, keen to escape the relentless pressure of her former West End department. Now she regrets her decision. The tedium of petty crime investigations even makes her question remaining in the force. But then a complicated domestic assault case lands on her desk – one that might still result in a murder charge if the victim dies of his injuries.