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Series

Anna Travis

4 books

Here are 4 books from the Anna Travis series by Lynda La Plante. Start with Above Suspicion (2004), then read the rest in the order below.

Books in order

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Above Suspicion

Lynda La Plante

Newly promoted detective Anna Travis is thrust into her first major murder investigation when a long-unsolved case reveals a chilling connection among six victims. As she studies the evidence, she finds herself drawn into a complex web of hidden motives, buried secrets, and escalating danger. Under the scrutiny of seasoned investigators and the pressure to identify a killer who has evaded justice for years, Anna must prove her instincts—and her place on the team. A taut crime thriller, the novel explores ambition, obsession, and the relentless pursuit of truth.

MysteryDetective FictionPsychological Thriller
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The Red Dahlia

Lynda La Plante

When a young woman is found brutally murdered, Detective Anna Travis is drawn into a high-profile investigation that quickly grips the public and the press. The victim’s glamorous nightlife and seemingly ordinary day job offer few clear answers, while a distinctive red flower becomes an unsettling clue in a case filled with contradictions. As media pressure mounts and the list of suspects grows, Anna must navigate shifting evidence, hidden secrets, and the relentless demands of pursuing a killer. A tense and atmospheric crime thriller, the novel explores obsession, public scrutiny, and the painstaking work of uncovering the truth.

MysteryDetective FictionPsychological Thriller
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Clean Cut

Lynda La Plante

When a brutally murdered young woman is discovered in London, Detective Inspector Anna Travis is drawn into a case that bears disturbing similarities to an unsolved crime. As she digs deeper, the investigation exposes a trail of hidden connections, buried secrets, and a killer determined to stay ahead of the police. Facing intense pressure from both the evidence and her own superiors, Travis must rely on her instincts and investigative skill to uncover the truth. A tense, atmospheric police procedural, the novel explores obsession, deception, and the relentless pursuit of justice in Lynda La Plante’s trademark style.

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Silent Scream

Lynda La Plante

When a rising British film star is found murdered, DCI James Langton and DI Anna Travis are drawn into a glittering world concealing addiction, exploitation, and financial deceit. As the investigation exposes the pressures and hidden costs of celebrity, Travis must prove herself while navigating a case that could define her career. A tense, atmospheric police procedural, the novel explores ambition, vulnerability, and the dangerous gap between public image and private reality.

MysteryDetective FictionPsychological Thriller