The first book in a brand-new series by Lynda La Plante, the international bestselling author who "practically invented the thriller." (Karin Slaughter) She says: “I am building her into every different department as she grows older until she reaches DCI. I’m looking to write another five.” This has a gritty and twisty plot which is so engrossing, but for me the real marvel is the characters. They are all so well developed and their personal lives and stories are heartbreaking at times, so well written you forget this is fiction.”

I absolutely love Lynda La Plante and therefore could not wait to get my hands onto her latest novel. Thankfully Buried did not disappoint. Prime Suspect producer Sally Head (right) and actress Hellen Mirren with Lynda at the 46th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards But I will have had the most beautiful years of his life. I have tried to make his world as large as possible.” It’s terrific to have that young energy around the house. Our ­relationship has given me so much more than I could have ever dreamed of.” Lynda La Plante practically invented the thriller * KARIN SLAUGHTER, No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author of THE GOOD DAUGHTER *A compelling, clever plot with a brilliant cast of diverse characters. Utterly riveting." - Rachel Abbott Now 77, the best-selling crime writer adopted Lorcan as a newborn and says they bonded immediately. A compelling, clever plot with a brilliant cast of diverse characters. Utterly riveting * RACHEL ABBOTT, million-selling author of ONLY THE INNOCENT * Anything with a crust and gravy. You can take the girl out of the North, but you can’t take the North out of the girl.” In the aftermath of a fire at an isolated cottage, a badly charred body is discovered, along with the burnt remains of millions of stolen, untraceable bank notes.

She says: “In truth, the fear element about coronavirus is growing with everyone, but if you obey the rules, you can help keep yourself safe and everybody around you safe. I feel great compassion for people going down with it.” A compelling, clever plot with a brilliant cast of diverse characters. Utterly riveting' - RACHEL ABBOTT, million-selling author of ONLY THE INNOCENT Looking to the future, Lynda hopes to tempt Helen Mirren, 74, to play Jane Tennison one last time in a final TV drama. They are still in touch almost 30 years after the first Prime Suspect series in 1991. She says: “We probably speak once a year. A big part of my heart belongs to the show and with Helen.”

Sadly, she fell out with ITV in 2017 over Prime Suspect 1973, a prequel featuring the young WPC Jane Tennison, played by Stefanie Martini. Lynda says: “It broke me as I felt like I had been trampled on.” And what he watches on TV for entertainment is hardly surprising. She says: “He likes watching crime documentaries.” She says Lorcan has shown no interest in tracing his birth mother, but adds: “If there comes a time, I will give him every access because that is important for him and his future. She still cares about her appearance, and says: “You have to. I’m from Liverpool and it was all about the glamour when I was growing up.