Having established her reputation with the enormously successful, two-time Emmy Award-winning television series Prime Suspect, author/screenwriter Lynda La Plante enhanced it with her more recent popular CBS TV miniseries, Bella Mafia. The same unbeatable storytelling power she brings to her films is the engine that drives her new thriller, Cold Heart, from its disturbing beginning to its shocking climax.;;;;;;;;A single gunshot into a Beverly Hills swimming pool ends the life of movie mogul Harry Nathan, a man with so many enemies–including a widow and two ex-wives–that the challenge for PI Lorraine Page at first seems to be the surfeit of suspects. Newly established as an independent private investigator, Lorraine comes to the case hungry and determined to succeed–but Harry Nathan’s death is the beginning, not the end, of a trail of lust and conspiracy leading to the darkest corners of the international art world. A sordid trail of video evidence implicates other leading Hollywood figures in the case, while Lorraine finds her own investigations hampered by the personal intervention of new police chief Jake Burton, a man who appears to know everything bad about her but still seems determined to know more.;;;;;;;;As the failures of her past come back to haunt her, Lorraine finds that solving this murder is no longer just a job, it’s about recapturing her own self-worth. A first-rate crime story, a love story, and more–it’s precisely the kind of superior suspense novel we’ve come to expect from Lynda La Plante, one of the preeminent originators of realistic crime drama.
Dive into the dark and glamorous world of Hollywood with Lynda La Plante's gripping thriller, *Cold Heart*. From the acclaimed author of *Prime Suspect* and *Bella Mafia*, this First Edition hardcover is a must-read for fans of suspense, mystery, and action-packed crime stories. A single gunshot shatters the tranquility of a Beverly Hills swimming pool, claiming the life of Harry Nathan, a powerful movie mogul. With a string of ex-wives and a host of enemies, the list of suspects is long and treacherous. Enter Lorraine Page, a newly independent private investigator, hungry for success and eager to prove herself. This high-profile case is her chance, but the murder is merely the gateway to a sordid web of lust, secrets, and international conspiracy that reaches the darkest corners of the art world. Lorraine's investigation quickly unearths compromising video evidence, implicating some of Hollywood's most prominent figures. As she delves deeper, she finds her path blocked by the unexpected interference of Jake Burton, the new police chief. Burton seems to know all of Lorraine's past mistakes, yet he's disturbingly interested in discovering more, creating a tense and complex dynamic. But *Cold Heart* is more than just a thrilling whodunit. It's a story of redemption and self-discovery. As the ghosts of her past resurface, Lorraine realizes that solving Harry Nathan's murder is not just a jobit's a fight to reclaim her self-worth. She must confront her own demons and overcome the obstacles thrown in her path to uncover the truth and find justice. Lynda La Plante, known for her realistic and compelling crime dramas, delivers another masterpiece of suspense. *Cold Heart* seamlessly blends a captivating crime story with elements of a love story, creating a superior suspense novel that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page. With 472 pages of twists and turns, this is a book you won't want to put down. Experience the thrill of the chase and the darkness of Hollywood in *Cold Heart*.