Lynda La Plante brings a young Jane Tennison to life (before Prime Suspect) as a Police Officer in London. Jane is good at her job but struggles as woman in the Police force working in the male dominated world of the 1970's It starts with a body, then an abandoned car and a third body all female is there a connection? The suspects fabricate the truth at every turn or omit factual information, even her superior officer covers for one of the suspects. Jane's superiors constantly try to belittle her, she has to keep proving herself in this male dominated world. Jane's only friend and ally is Lawrence the forensic expert. Truly gripping story by Lynda La Plante exploring the new discoveries in forensic science and the Police force in the 1970's the sort of book you don't want to put down. Anything by Lynda La Plante is a read full of suspense!