Description
Clean Cut by Lynda La Plante is the third novel in the Anna Travis series, a tense London-based police procedural following DI Anna Travis and DCI James Langton. Known for her meticulous investigative approach, Anna becomes embroiled in a complex case when a seemingly motiveless murder of a quiet, studious woman turns out to intersect with Langton’s pursuit of a ruthless criminal gang. The gang, involved in human trafficking and the murder of a young prostitute, operates with brutal efficiency, and Langton’s obsessive determination to capture them nearly costs him his life. As Anna tends to Langton’s injuries, she must navigate both his intensity and the pressures of her own investigations. Soon, the case becomes personal: Anna herself is drawn into the gang’s sights, forcing her to confront mortal danger while maintaining professional control. La Plante’s novel combines tightly plotted suspense with psychological depth, portraying the strain of police work, the complexity of urban crime networks, and the resilience required to survive when the line between hunter and hunted blurs. Fans of procedural thrillers will recognise the series’ signature intensity and unflinching realism.
