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The Scene of the Crime (CSI Jessica Russell, #1) was the most recently released book by Lynda La Plante, on July 31st, 2025.

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Lynda La Plante Stats: The highest rated book by Lynda La Plante on Book Notification is Above Suspicion, the first novel in the Anna Travis series.

The most read book by Lynda La Plante on Book Notification is Above Suspicion, the first novel in the Anna Travis series. The second most read book is Prime Suspect (Prime Suspect #1).

Below is a complete list of Lynda La Plante books in publication and chronological order, broken down by series. The most popular series by Lynda La Plante is the Jane Tennison Series.

List of Anna Travis Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
6.6
Above Suspicion
2004
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2
4
The Red Dahlia
2006
Go
3
8.5
Clean Cut
2007
Go
4
6
Deadly Intent
2008
Go
5
Silent Scream
2009
Go
6
8
Blind Fury
2010
Go
7
8
Blood Line
2011
Go
8
8
Backlash
2012
Go
9
10
Wrongful Death
2013
Go

List of CSI Jessica Russell Books in Publication Order

Jessica Russell leads a new crime unit, using forensic expertise to solve complex cases under immense pressure.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
9
The Scene of the Crime
2025
Go

List of DC Jack Warr Books in Publication Order

Detective Jack Warr investigates complex crimes, uncovering hidden truths linked to dangerous criminal underworlds.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8.8
Buried
2020
Go
2
7.5
Judas Horse
2021
Go
3
6.5
Vanished
2022
Go
4
8.5
Pure Evil
2023
Go
5
Crucified
2025
Go

List of Dolly Rawlins Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8
Widows
1985
Go
2
10
Widows Revenge
1994
Go
3
10
She's Out
1995
Go

List of Jane Tennison Books in Publication Order

Young Detective Jane Tennison works hostile cases in 1970s London, risking her career to seek the truth.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
7
Tennison
2015
Go
2
7
Hidden Killers
2017
Go
3
6.7
Good Friday
2017
Go
4
7
Murder Mile
2018
Go
5
8
The Dirty Dozen
2019
Go
6
6
Blunt Force
2020
Go
7
6
Unholy Murder
2021
Go
8
7
Dark Rooms
2023
Go
9
8.3
A Taste of Blood
2023
Go
10
9.3
Whole Life Sentence
2024
Go

List of Legacy Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
The Legacy
1987
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2
The Talisman
1988
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List of Lorraine Page Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
7
Cold Shoulder
1994
Go
2
6
Cold Blood
1997
Go
3
Cold Heart
1998
Go

List of Prime Suspect Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8
Prime Suspect
1991
Go
2
4
A Face in the Crowd
1992
Go
3
2
Silent Victims
1993
Go

List of Trial and Retribution Books in Publication Order

Police investigate crimes where the truth is obscured by lies and the jury must decide the verdict.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
7
Trial and Retribution
1997
Go
2
Trial and Retribution II / Alibi
1998
Go
3
Trial and Retribution III / Accused
1999
Go
4
Trial and Retribution IV / Appeal
2000
Go
5
Trial and Retribution V
2002
Go
6
7
Trial and Retribution VI
2002
Go

List of Standalone Novels in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Bella Mafia
1990
Go
2
Civvies
1992
Go
3
7
Framed
1992
Go
4
9
Entwined
1992
Go
5
Seekers
1993
Go
6
Lifeboat
1994
Go
7
The Governor
1995
Go
8
Sleeping Cruelty
2001
Go
9
Royal Flush / Royal Heist
2002
Go
10
8
Twisted
2014
Go

List of Short Stories/Novellas in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
The Little One
2012
Go
2
The Escape
2012
Go

List of Non-Fiction Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
7.7
Getting Away With Murder
2025
Go

List of Lynda La Plante Anthologies in Publication Order

#ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
6.3
Like a Charm
2004
Go
2
Creative, Successful, Dyslexic: 23 High Achievers Share Their Stories
2015
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Lynda La Plante

Lynda La Plante (Lynda Titchmarsh) was born on March 15th, 1943 and is currently 83 years old. Lynda La Plante was born in Liverpool, Lancashire, England. La Plante attended Royal Academy of Dramatic Art where she trained in acting.

Lynda La Plante is known for writing in the Literary Fiction and Crime Fiction genres.

Lynda La Plante has written 10 standalone novels, starting with Bella Mafia in 1990. The most recently released novel was Twisted, which was released in 2014. There are no upcoming standalone novels by Lynda at this time.

Lynda La Plante has also written the Jane Tennison series which has 10 books including Tennison and Hidden Killers.

Lynda La Plante: Awards & Accolades

Lynda La Plante has won multiple awards including: The Crime Thriller Awards, International Crime Writing Hall of Fame Award, in 2009, Theakston's Old Peculier, Outstanding Contribution to Crime Fiction, in 2014 and the Crime Writer's Association Award, Diamond Dagger Award, in 2024. Lynda La Plante was also nominated for the British Book Awards, Author of the Year, in 2025.

Lynda La Plante books have been nominated for multiple awards, Cold Shoulder was nominated for the Anthony Award, Best Mystery Novel, in 1995. Prime Suspect was nominated for the Audie Award, Best Female Narrator, in 2020. Buried was nominated for the CrimeFest, Sounds of Crime Award, in 2021. Getting Away With Murder was nominated for the CrimeFest, H.R.F. Keating Award, in 2025.

Lynda La Plante: Lists & Other Mentions

  • The Scene of the Crime was a Richard & Judy Book Club 2026 Spring Pick.
  • Widows was a BBC Radio 2 Book Club November 2018 Pick.

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  2. Mick Herron, author of the Slough House Series.
  3. Anne Hillerman, author of the Leaphorn & Chee Series.
  4. Tony Hillerman, author of the Leaphorn & Chee Series.
  5. Andrew Gross, author of the Ty Hauck Series.
  6. Stephen Leather, author of the Spider Shepherd Series.
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  8. Ed McBain, author of the 87th Precinct Series.
  9. Andrea Camilleri, author of the Inspector Montalbano Series.
  10. Lauren Beukes, author of: The Shining Girls.

Lynda La Plante: F.A.Q

When was Lynda La Plante Born? How old is Lynda La Plante?

Lynda La Plante was born on March 15th, 1943. Lynda La Plante is currently 83 years old.

Where was Lynda La Plante Born?

Lynda La Plante was born in Liverpool, Lancashire, England and is English.

What awards has Lynda La Plante won?

Lynda La Plante has won the following awards: International Crime Writing Hall of Fame Award at the Crime Thriller Awards (2009), Outstanding Contribution to Crime Fiction at Theakston's Old Peculier (2014) and the Diamond Dagger Award at the Crime Writer's Association Award (2024).

What was the first book Lynda La Plante wrote?

The first book written by Lynda La Plante was Widows, published in 1985.

What was the most recent book Lynda La Plante wrote?

Her most recently released work was The Scene of the Crime on July 31st, 2025.

What is the most popular book by Lynda La Plante?

Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Lynda La Plante book is Above Suspicion. Here are her most popular books:
  1. Above Suspicion (6.57)
  2. Prime Suspect (8)
  3. Tennison (7)
  4. The Red Dahlia (4)
  5. Good Friday (6.67)

What genres does Lynda La Plante Write?

Lynda La Plante primarily writes in the Crime Fiction and Literary Fiction genres. Her work includes sub-genres such as Women’s Fiction, Crime Fiction Police Procedural, and Organized Crime / Mafia.

Are there upcoming new books by Lynda La Plante?

Lynda La Plante does not have any upcoming books with a set publication date within the next few months at this time.

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How many books has Lynda La Plante written?

Lynda La Plante has written 55 books across 13 series, excluding contributions to anthologies.
  • 9 books in the Anna Travis Series
  • 1 book in the CSI Jessica Russell Series
  • 5 books in the DC Jack Warr Series
  • 3 books in the Dolly Rawlins Series
  • 10 books in the Jane Tennison Series
  • 2 books in the Legacy Series
  • 3 books in the Lorraine Page Series
  • 3 books in the Prime Suspect Series
  • 6 books in the Trial and Retribution Series
  • 10 Standalone Novels
  • 2 Short Stories/Novellas
  • 1 Non-Fiction Books

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