Sudden Death : The brand new Autumn 2026 crime mystery from the multi-million copy bestseller - Lynda La Plante

Sudden Death : The brand new Autumn 2026 crime mystery from the multi-million copy bestseller - Lynda La Plante

Lynda La Plante

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Published 5 November 2026

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  • Pages · 512 pages
  • Publication Date · 05/11/2026
  • Genre · Thriller / suspense
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A life-long obsession. A deadly secret . . . THE BRAND-NEW 2026 CRIME MYSTERY ABOUT FAMILY SECRETS AND DEADLY OBSESSION FROM THE MULTI-MILLION COPY BESTSELLER, LYNDA LA PLANTE - NOW AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER IN HARDBACK, EBOOK AND AUDIOBOOK. When Clara arrives in beautiful Paris, struggling writer, Michael, is tasked with escorting her to the city's many cultural and culinary gems. Wealthy beyond Michael's wildest dreams, the young Clara is uptight, aloof - and rude beyond belief. Yet there is something about her that intrigues Michael - a mystery he can't quite solve. As he reluctantly gets to know Clara, Michael begins peeling back the edges of an extraordinary family secret. A secret that has become a deadly obsession. And the more time Michael spends with Clara, the more her obsession becomes his own . . . Praise for Lynda La Plante:'The UK's most celebrated female crime author' - DAILY MAIL'Lynda La Plante practically invented the thriller' - KARIN SLAUGHTER'La Plante excels in her ability to pick out the surprising but plausible details that give her portrayal of everyday life in a police station a rare ring of authenticity' - SUNDAY TELEGRAPH

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