Good Friday
Before Prime Suspect there was Tennison – this is her story
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Publisher Description
BEFORE PRIME SUSPECT THERE WAS TENNISON.
Every legend has a beginning . . .
During 1974 and 1975 the IRA subjected London to a terrifying bombing campaign. In one day alone, they planted seven bombs at locations across central London. Some were defused - some were not.
Jane Tennison is now a fully-fledged detective. On the way to court one morning, Jane passes through Covent Garden Underground station and is caught up in a bomb blast that leaves several people dead, and many horribly injured. Jane is a key witness, but is adamant that she can't identify the bomber. When a photograph appears in the newspapers, showing Jane assisting the injured at the scene, it puts her and her family at risk from IRA retaliation.
'Good Friday' is the eagerly awaited date of the annual formal CID dinner, due to take place at St Ermin's Hotel. Hundreds of detectives and their wives will be there. It's the perfect target. As Jane arrives for the evening, she realises that she recognises the parking attendant as the bomber from Covent Garden. Can she convince her senior officers in time, or will another bomb destroy London's entire detective force?
'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
Customer Reviews
Great read
Loved Lynda la Plante’s Good Friday! Kept me in the edge of my seat. I’m working my way through the series and thoroughly enjoying it.
Good Friday
I enjoyed this book. I’m still finding Jane rather naive, but, in fairness, she is young & inexperienced. Her outcomes seem more luck than judgment. Some aspects of the plot were fairly obvious, but one still had to wait for the final outcome. Will definitely read the next in the series.