Detective Vera Stanhope, immortalised in print and on screen by ITV, returns in the captivating eighth novel from the bestselling series by Ann Cleeves, the 2017 recipient of the Diamond Dagger Award.
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 millions of 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, the
first book in her Shetland series. 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 and is the 2017
recipient of the CWA Diamond Dagger, the highest honour in British
crime writing.. Ann lives in North Tyneside.
The Seagull brilliantly evokes the run-down seaside resort of
Whitley Bay . . . a mystery as satisfying as anything Cleeves has
written.
*Sunday Times*
An excellent, atmospheric mystery. Ann Cleeves is our Queen in the
North, and The Seagull another jewel in her crown.
*Mick Herron*
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 . . . readers will enjoy Vera’s relentless
quest for the truth in this astutely observed, atmospheric crime
novel.
*Daily Express*
Darker and more intricate than ever, [The Seagull] shows a new side
to Vera as she confronts her prejudices and the past
*Woman & Home*
I loved The Seagull - quite simply it reminds me why Ann Cleeves is
one of my favorite mystery writers! I relish learning more about
Vera with each book, and The Seagull provides fresh insight into
one of our most complex and lovable sleuths.
*Louise Penny*
Fans of curmudgeonly cop Vera Stanhope, prepare for a treat
*Good Housekeeping*
A fine writer
*Sunday Telegraph*
Cleeves is carving out a reputation as the new Queen of Crime
*Sunday Mirror*
Nobody does unsettling undercurrents better than Ann Cleeves
*Val McDermid*
Ann Cleeves has an enviable talent . . . I love these books
*CrimeSquad*
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