The seventh novel in the Vera Stanhope series.
Ann Cleeves is the author behind ITV's Vera and BBC One's Shetland.
She has written over twenty-five novels, and is the creator of
detectives Vera Stanhope and Jimmy Perez - characters loved both on
screen and in print. Her books have now sold over 1 million copies
worldwide.
Ann worked as a probation officer, bird observatory cook and
auxiliary coastguard before she started writing. She is a member of
'Murder Squad', working with other British northern writers to
promote crime fiction. In 2006 Ann was awarded the Duncan Lawrie
Dagger (CWA Gold Dagger) for Best Crime Novel, for Raven Black.
Some of her other novels include the popular Shetland series, Raven
Black, White Nights, Red Bones, Blue Lightning, Dead Water and Thin
Air. In 2012 she was inducted into the CWA Crime Thriller Awards
Hall of Fame. Ann lives in North Tyneside.
Millions will be familiar with Brenda Blethyn’s portrayal of Vera
in the television series of the same
name but Cleeves’ engaging prose provides a much deeper, subtler
insight into an intriguing and
likeable character.
*Daily Express*
Cleeves is quietly carving out a reputation as the new Queen of
Crime.
*Sunday Mirror*
If you’re a fan of ITV’s crime drama Vera, you’ll love the books
that inspired the series.
*S Magazine*
Ann Cleeves is a skilful technician, keeping our interest alive and
building slowly up to the denouement. Her easy use of language and
clever story construction make her one of the best natural writers
of detective fiction.
*Sunday Express*
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