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Inspector Ramsay

by Ann Cleeves

6 books Started 1990 Latest 1997
Publication Reading Order

The Inspector Ramsay is a Crime Fiction / Police Procedural series by Ann Cleeves, comprising 6 books published between 1990 and 1997. Books are listed in publication order, which is the recommended reading sequence.

# Title Year Buy
1 A Lesson In Dying 1990 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 Murder In My Backyard 1991 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 A Day in the Death of Dorothea Cassidy 1992 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 Killjoy 1993 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 The Healers 1995 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 The Baby Snatcher 1997 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
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About Ann Cleeves

Ann Cleeves, born in 1954, is a renowned British crime fiction writer. Raised in Herefordshire, England, she worked as a probation officer before becoming a full-time author. Cleeves is celebrated for her popular series featuring Detective Inspector Vera Stanhope, set on the rugged Northumberland coast, and her Shetland series, narrated by Detective Jimmy Perez. She has also written standalone novels and the Vera and Shetland series have been adapted into successful television shows. Cleeves's works have garnered critical acclaim and numerous awards, including the CWA Gold Dagger Award in 2006 for "Raven Black," the Crime Writers' Association Diamond Dagger in 2017 for her outstanding contribution to the genre, and the Goldsboro Glass Bell Award in 2022 for "The Rising Tide." Her books are praised for their atmospheric settings, memorable characters, and compelling storylines.

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