Taste of Blood

This thrilling novel follows Detective Jane Tennison as she unravels secrets in a quiet neighborhood, revealing dark truths and a cunning killer.

In Taste of Blood, Detective Inspector Jane Tennison finds herself questioning her decision to transfer to a quieter station closer to home. Initially assigned to a seemingly mundane case involving a dispute between neighbors over a property boundary, she quickly realizes that there is more beneath the surface. Her boss urges her to resolve the matter quickly, but Jane's instincts tell her that something is amiss. As she delves deeper into the lives of the residents in Clarendon Court, she uncovers a web of deceit, tragic events, and a hidden romance that complicates the investigation.

The tension escalates as Jane becomes increasingly aware that the seemingly trivial case may hold the key to a much darker mystery. Her determination to uncover the truth leads her to question the motives of those around her, including the aggressive Martin Boon and the enigmatic David Caplan. With each revelation, Jane inches closer to identifying a ruthless killer, all while grappling with the potential consequences for her career.

Taste of Blood is a masterful blend of suspense and character-driven storytelling. Lynda La Plante, renowned as the Queen of Crime Drama, skillfully weaves a narrative that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. As Jane Tennison confronts her own vulnerabilities and the challenges of her profession, the stakes rise, making this thrilling installment a must-read for fans of crime fiction.