{"title":"Shetland","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"shetland-series-ann-cleeves-8-books-collection-set-crime-fiction-paperback","title":"Shetland Series by Ann Cleeves 8 Books Collection Set - Crime Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nToo Good To Be True\u003cbr\u003e\nBlue Lightning\u003cbr\u003e\nRaven Black\u003cbr\u003e\nWhite Nights\u003cbr\u003e\nRed Bones\u003cbr\u003e\nCold Earth\u003cbr\u003e\nThin Air\u003cbr\u003e\nDead Water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\n\nPublisher: Pan\u003cbr\u003e\nAge Range: Adult\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis eight-book Shetland collection brings together Ann Cleeves' atmospheric crime novels featuring Detective Inspector Jimmy Perez, set against the windswept beauty of Scotland's Shetland Islands. From the snow-locked opening of Raven Black to the tense Quick Read Too Good To Be True, each story pairs a tightly wound mystery with rich island life and close-knit community secrets. Fans of the BBC drama Shetland, starring Douglas Henshall, will recognize the moody landscapes and quiet, methodical detective work that made the series a crime fiction favorite. This brand-new paperback set is ideal for binge-reading or gifting to any mystery lover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAnn Cleeves built the Shetland series around Detective Inspector Jimmy Perez, a thoughtful, empathetic investigator working the remote Shetland Islands, where ferries, weather, and tight community ties shape every case. Raven Black opens the series with a snow-covered murder that exposes old grudges in a small village, while White Nights and Red Bones deepen the sense of place with midsummer light and archaeological digs turned deadly. Blue Lightning strands Perez on storm-battered Fair Isle with a killer among a handful of suspects, and Dead Water and Thin Air bring fresh mysteries tangled with old friendships and disappearing children. Cold Earth opens with a landslide unearthing a body no one expected, closing out the main run of full-length novels. Rounding out the set, Too Good To Be True is a shorter Quick Read that reunites readers with Perez as he investigates a death connected to his ex-wife's family, offering a fast, satisfying entry point for new readers. Across all eight books, Cleeves layers patient detective work with vivid Shetland scenery, using weather, isolation, and long-held community secrets as recurring engines of suspense. The novels can be read in any order, though following publication order lets readers watch Perez's personal life and relationships evolve alongside the cases. Together, this collection offers hours of immersive, character-driven crime fiction from one of Britain's most acclaimed mystery writers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete eight-book Shetland collection in one bundle, ideal for new readers and longtime fans alike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAtmospheric, character-driven crime fiction set on Scotland's remote Shetland Islands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures Detective Inspector Jimmy Perez, the inspiration for the hit BBC drama Shetland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand-new paperback set, perfect for cover-to-cover reading or dipping in and out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat gift idea for mystery lovers, book clubs, or anyone who enjoys slow-burn British crime fiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWritten by Ann Cleeves, a multi-million-copy bestselling author and CWA Diamond Dagger winner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nToo Good To Be True — A Quick Read case pulls Jimmy Perez into investigating the suspicious death of a young teacher connected to his ex-wife's family.\u003cbr\u003e\nBlue Lightning — Storms trap Perez on remote Fair Isle with a killer hiding among a small circle of longtime islanders.\u003cbr\u003e\nRaven Black — A snow-covered Shetland winter sets the stage for the murder investigation that first introduced Jimmy Perez.\u003cbr\u003e\nWhite Nights — The endless daylight of a Shetland summer festival conceals a stranger's death and a web of old secrets.\u003cbr\u003e\nRed Bones — An archaeological dig on Shetland uncovers old bones and a very fresh murder.\u003cbr\u003e\nCold Earth — A landslide during a funeral reveals a body nobody expected, launching a new investigation for Perez.\u003cbr\u003e\nThin Air — A hen party on remote Unst turns into a chilling case involving a decades-old island legend.\u003cbr\u003e\nDead Water — A journalist's murder pulls Perez back into local politics and buried island history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAnn Cleeves is a multi-million-copy bestselling British crime writer best known for the Vera Stanhope, Shetland, and Two Rivers series. Her novel Raven Black won the Crime Writers' Association's Duncan Lawrie Dagger, and Cleeves later received the CWA Diamond Dagger for lifetime achievement. Her Shetland novels inspired the long-running BBC One drama Shetland, starring Douglas Henshall, while her Vera Stanhope books became the ITV series Vera. Cleeves was appointed OBE in 2022 for services to reading and libraries. She lives in Northumberland, England, and continues to write atmospheric, character-driven mysteries rooted in strong regional settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPerfect for cozy nights in, long weekends, or a thoughtful holiday season gift for the mystery reader in your life, this eight-book Shetland set delivers atmospheric island suspense and the twisty plotting that made the BBC series a hit. 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Spanning White Nights, Blue Lightning, Dead Water, Thin Air, and Cold Earth, the set traces Perez's career through close-knit island communities where secrets fester beneath calm surfaces. Cleeves builds slow-burning suspense with richly observed settings, sharp characters, and fair-play clues that reward attentive readers. Fans of the BBC One drama Shetland will recognize these storylines, making this brand-new paperback set ideal for crime readers, gift buyers, and anyone craving a character-driven mystery marathon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAnn Cleeves' Shetland series has become one of modern British crime fiction's most beloved achievements, and this five-book collection captures the saga at its most confident and complex. White Nights opens the run included here, plunging Detective Jimmy Perez into a case built on stolen identity and buried grief inside a small island art community. Blue Lightning carries Perez to remote Fair Isle, where an approaching storm strands residents together with a killer, forcing tensions between newcomers and lifelong islanders into the open. Dead Water shifts the investigation back toward Shetland's mainland, pairing Perez with sharp new colleague Willow Reeves as an old friend's death exposes long-hidden rivalries. Thin Air follows a group of old university friends whose reunion turns deadly, testing loyalties formed decades earlier. Cold Earth closes the set with a landslide that unearths a body no one can explain, sending Perez chasing motives rooted in Shetland's past. Across all five novels, Cleeves demonstrates her signature strengths: unhurried pacing that never sacrifices tension, weather and landscape used as active forces in the plot, and a deep, compassionate understanding of how small communities protect their secrets. Perez himself evolves book to book, balancing personal loss and quiet determination with genuine warmth toward the people he serves. Adapted into the hit BBC One television drama, these stories have introduced millions of readers to Shetland's stark beauty and moral shadows. 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She worked as a probation officer, bird observatory cook, and auxiliary coastguard before turning to writing full time. Her debut Shetland novel, Raven Black, won the Crime Writers' Association's Duncan Lawrie Dagger for best crime novel. The Shetland series follows Detective Jimmy Perez through the islands' close, weather-beaten communities, blending atmospheric setting with patient detection. Cleeves' novels have sold in the millions worldwide, cementing her place among Britain's most acclaimed contemporary crime novelists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis five-book Shetland set delivers atmospheric, slow-burning mysteries perfect for cozy autumn evenings, holiday travel, or a dedicated crime-fiction binge. Fans of the BBC One Shetland drama will love returning to Jimmy Perez's world in print, while newcomers get a complete, satisfying arc. A brand-new paperback bundle that makes a thoughtful gift for any mystery reader.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ann Cleeves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57172019183990,"sku":"MAN-9789124143213","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6587\/2211\/files\/shetland-series-ann-cleeves-paperback-76033398.jpg?v=1785825540"},{"product_id":"shetland-series-8-books-collection-set-ann-cleeves-fiction-paperback","title":"Shetland Series 8 Books Collection Set by Ann Cleeves - Crime Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRaven Black\u003cbr\u003e\nWhite Nights\u003cbr\u003e\nRed Bones\u003cbr\u003e\nBlue Lightning\u003cbr\u003e\nDead Water\u003cbr\u003e\nThin Air\u003cbr\u003e\nCold Earth\u003cbr\u003e\nWild Fire\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\n\nPublisher: Pan Macmillan\u003cbr\u003e\nAge Range: Adult\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nEscape to the windswept isles of Scotland with this eight-book paperback set of Ann Cleeves' beloved Shetland series. From the snow-covered opening of Raven Black through the smoldering finale of Wild Fire, Detective Jimmy Perez investigates murders that ripple through tight-knit island communities. Each novel combines a slow-burn, character-driven mystery with a vivid sense of place, making this collection ideal for fans of atmospheric British crime fiction who want the complete story arc from beginning to end, all in one convenient, gift-ready paperback bundle for the whole mystery-loving family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis collection gathers the eight core novels of Ann Cleeves' award-winning Shetland series in publication order: Raven Black, White Nights, Red Bones, Blue Lightning, Dead Water, Thin Air, Cold Earth, and Wild Fire. Together they follow Detective Inspector Jimmy Perez as he investigates a string of murders across Shetland's remote communities, from the main island to isolated outposts like Fair Isle. Cleeves is known for pairing tightly plotted whodunits with rich, atmospheric settings — storm-lashed coastlines, close-knit villages, and long northern nights all play a role in shaping suspects, motives, and alibis. The series became the basis for the long-running BBC One drama Shetland, starring Douglas Henshall as Perez, introducing the books to an even wider audience. Reading the novels in order reveals Perez's personal life evolving alongside the cases he solves, along with recurring characters who deepen the sense of community across the islands. Cleeves' Shetland series has earned critical recognition within the crime fiction genre, including the prestigious Duncan Lawrie Dagger for the very first book, Raven Black. Owning all eight titles together means never having to search for the next installment or wonder where a subplot left off. Whether you're settling in for a rainy weekend or building a home library shelf of modern crime classics, this set delivers consistent quality and immersive island atmosphere from Raven Black to Wild Fire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete 8-book paperback collection of Ann Cleeves' acclaimed Shetland series in publication order\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAtmospheric, character-driven crime fiction set against the dramatic landscapes of the Shetland Islands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollows Detective Jimmy Perez across a full story arc, from Raven Black through Wild Fire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasis for the hit BBC One drama Shetland starring Douglas Henshall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePortable paperback format, perfect for travel, commuting, or building a home library\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA thoughtful gift for mystery and crime fiction lovers for birthdays or the holiday season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRaven Black — A killing in the snow draws Fran Hunter and Detective Jimmy Perez into a web of long-held island secrets.\u003cbr\u003e\nWhite Nights — Perez investigates a suspicious death during Shetland's midsummer \"simmer dim,\" when the sun barely sets.\u003cbr\u003e\nRed Bones — An elderly woman's shooting, initially ruled an accident, forces Perez to dig into buried island history.\u003cbr\u003e\nBlue Lightning — Trapped by autumn storms on remote Fair Isle, Perez must find a killer among a small, isolated cast of suspects.\u003cbr\u003e\nDead Water — A journalist's murder pulls Perez back into Shetland life just as a promotion has him questioning his future there.\u003cbr\u003e\nThin Air — During a remote hen party on Unst, a woman vanishes, leading Perez to a case tangled in old island folklore.\u003cbr\u003e\nCold Earth — A landslide unearths a body that shouldn't be there, sending Perez chasing a killer's identity through Shetland's past.\u003cbr\u003e\nWild Fire — In the series finale, an English family's arrival on the islands ends in tragedy, testing Perez's resolve one last time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Authors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAnn Cleeves is a British crime writer best known for her Shetland and Vera Stanhope series, both adapted into long-running television dramas. She worked as a probation officer, bird observatory cook, and auxiliary coastguard before turning to writing full time. Her debut Shetland novel, Raven Black, won the Crime Writers' Association's Duncan Lawrie Dagger, one of crime fiction's most prestigious honors. Cleeves is celebrated for combining meticulous plotting with a strong sense of place, drawing on her own experience living and working in remote island communities to bring authenticity to Jimmy Perez's world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPerfect for a rainy weekend binge, a long commute, or a thoughtful gift for the mystery lover in your life, this eight-book Shetland set delivers Ann Cleeves' full island saga in one place. 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