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The men on the squad don't think Detective Jane Tennison is up to dealing with some of London's most ruthless armed criminals. Will she prove them wrong?

The Dirty Dozen

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It's April 1980 and Jane Tennison is the first female detective to be posted to the Met's renowned Flying Squad, commonly known as the 'Sweeney'. The men on the squad don't think a woman is up to the dangers they face when dealing with some of London's most ruthless armed criminals. Determined to prove she's as good as the men, Jane discovers from a reliable witness that a gang is going to carry out a massive robbery involving millions of pounds. Will she get to them before they strike?

Estimated Ship Date for Winners: August 13th, 2019

Author

Lynda La Plante

Lynda La Plante's novels, including the Prime Suspect novels, have all been international bestsellers. She is an honorary fellow of the British Film Institute and a member of the UK Crime Writers Awards Hall of Fame. She runs her own television production company, and lives in London and Easthampton, New York.

Book Details

Publisher Bonnier Zaffre
Genre Mysteries & Thrillers
Publication Date Aug 20 2019
ISBN 9781499862119

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