Wrongful Death
Wrongful Death by Lynda La Plante is a gripping narrative published by Simon & Schuster in 2013. This edition, comprising 500 pages, delves into the complexities of duty and ambition as DCI Anna Travis is tasked with revisiting a seemingly closed case. Six months after the death of London nightclub owner Josh Reynolds, initially ruled a suicide, new information emerges from a young man awaiting trial for armed robbery, suggesting foul play. As Anna investigates, she faces mounting pressure and political challenges that complicate her professional and personal loyalties.
Readers will find a detailed exploration of the investigation process within the realms of mystery and police procedural genres. The narrative unfolds as Anna navigates the intricacies of her case while preparing for a potential opportunity at the FBI Academy in Virginia. The introduction of Senior FBI Agent Jessie Dewar adds tension to the investigation, as differing approaches and personalities clash within the team. This edition offers a thorough examination of crime, suspense, and the challenges faced by women in law enforcement, making it a significant addition to the genre.
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Duty to the job or personal ambition? Anna Travis must decide where her loyalties lie …Six months ago, London nightclub owner Josh Reynolds was found dead from a single gunshot wound to the head, the gun held in his right hand. His death was quickly determined to be a suicide, the investigation was closed …a case done and dusted. Until now. A young man, awaiting trial for armed robbery has informed his guards that Reynolds was murdered, and that he has information to share with the police. DCS James Langton tasks DCI Anna Travis to review the case. As soon as she wraps up the investigation, Langton tells Anna, she can join him at the FBI Academy in Virginia for training. Meanwhile, Senior FBI Agent, Jessie Dewar, crime scene expert, is seconded to Anna’s team as part of her research. Dewar’s brash manner soon ruffles feathers among the MET, and what should have been a simple case of tying up loose ends becomes a political nightmare as the competence of the original investigation team is questioned. Anna’s trip to America is approaching, but now that the situation at the MET has become so volatile, can she trust Dewar to finish the job in her absence?
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