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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.

 Crime Thrillers Mystery Police Procedurals Thriller & Suspense Exciting

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I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It was full of intrigue with a twist at the end.. The narration was fabulous!

An Excellent Story

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I had no idea how this tale would end. Well written and narrated. I will definitely listen to the next book in this series.

Enjoyed This Story

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kept you guessing with several red herrings thrown in to keep you guessing. recommend as good read.

great read

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I watched every episode of Shetland and this is this is the 1st of Anne's books I've ever listened 2. If you need something to send you to sleep - this is for you! I'm 2 hours in and can't cope with anymore of this exhausying waffle. Another wasted credit!

So utterly boring!

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