Introducing Inspector Jimmy Perez. Raven Black is the first book in Ann Cleeves' bestselling Shetland series - now a major BBC One drama starring Douglas Henshall. A remote community with a killer in their midst . . . On New Year's Day, Shetland lies buried beneath a deep layer of snow. Trudging home, Fran Hunter's eye is drawn to a vivid splash of colour on the white ground, ravens circling above. It is the strangled body of her teenage neighbour. As Fran opens her mouth to scream, the ravens continue their deadly dance . . . The body is found close to the home of a lonely outcast and local suspicion falls firmly on him. But when Inspector Jimmy Perez insists on broadening the search for suspects, a veil of distrust and fear is thrown over the entire community. As the case develops, Perez finds himself peering deeper into the past of the Shetland Islands than anyone wants to go. The case files of Jimmy Perez continue in White Nights, the thrilling second Shetland novel.
Ann Cleeves
Ann Cleeves is a British author known for her crime fiction novels, particularly the Vera Stanhope and Shetland series. Her works are characterized by intricate plots, well-developed characters, and vivid descriptions of the natural landscapes of Northumberland and the Shetland Islands. Cleeves has made significant contributions to the genre of British detective fiction, drawing praise for her ability to create compelling mysteries that keep readers guessing until the very end. Her most famous work is "The Crow Trap," the first book in the Vera Stanhope series, which was later adapted into a popular television series. Cleeves' writing has garnered critical acclaim and a dedicated following of fans worldwide.