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Shetland Island

by Ann Cleeves

9 books Started 2006 Latest 2018
Publication Reading Order

The Shetland Island is a Crime Fiction / Police Procedural series by Ann Cleeves, comprising 9 books published between 2006 and 2018. Books are listed in publication order, which is the recommended reading sequence.

# Title Year Buy
1 Raven Black 2006 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 White Nights 2008 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 Red Bones 2009 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 Blue Lightning 2010 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 Dead Water 2013 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 Thin Air 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 Too Good To Be True 2016 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 Cold Earth 2016 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 Wild Fire 2018 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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