Synopses & Reviews
Inspector Jimmy Perez takes his fiancé home to Fair Isle, the tiny island he comes from, to meet his parents. The island is a magnet for bird watchers, who congregate at the local inn and lighthouse. When a local married celebrity, who had an eye for the lads, is murdered, Perez discovers that the suspects are very close to him indeed. With a sensational ending destined to create much buzz in the mystery world, Blue Lightning will thrill suspense fans everywhere. This series is the basis for the hit BBC show Shetland, starring Douglas Henshall, which attracted over 12 million viewers in its first two nights on the air.
Review
Praise for Ann Cleeves
"Blue Lightning is nothing short of riveting."
--Louise Penny
“Stunning… Sure to enshrine the entire series in the ranks of the unforgettable.”
--The Richmond Times-Dispatch
“Delivers a unique atmosphere and a shocking ending that is sure to please.”
--Booklist
"Chilling...enough to freeze the blood."
--The New York Times on Raven Black
“Riveting.”
--Val McDermid on Raven Black
“Cunning… Pulls the wool over our eyes in true Christie fashion.”
--Colin Dexter, author of the Inspector Morse mysteries, on White Nights
Review
Praise for Ann Cleeves
"Blue Lightning is nothing short of riveting."
--Louise Penny
“Stunning… Sure to enshrine the entire series in the ranks of the unforgettable.”
--The Richmond Times-Dispatch
“Delivers a unique atmosphere and a shocking ending that is sure to please.”
--Booklist
"Chilling...enough to freeze the blood."
--The New York Times on Raven Black
“Riveting.”
--Val McDermid on Raven Black
“Cunning… Pulls the wool over our eyes in true Christie fashion.”
--Colin Dexter, author of the Inspector Morse mysteries, on White Nights
Synopsis
When a woman's body is discovered at the renowned Fair Isles bird observatory, with feathers threaded through her hair, the islanders react with fear and anger. With no support from the mainland and only his fiance to help him, Shetland Detective Jimmy Perez has to investigate the old-fashioned way.
Synopsis
In the fourth book of Ann Cleeves critically acclaimed series set in the Shetland Islands, Detective Inspector Jimmy Perez brings his fiancée home to Fair Isle, a birders paradise, where strangers are viewed with suspicions and distrust. When a woman's body is discovered at the islands bird observatory, the investigation is hampered by a raging storm that renders the island totally isolated. Jimmy has to find clues the old-fashioned way, and he has to do it quickly. There's a killer on the island just waiting for the chance to strike again.
About the Author
ANN CLEEVES was twice shortlisted for the Dagger Award before winning the first Duncan Lawrie Dagger Award for Raven Black. She lives in Yorkshire, England.