Ann Cleeves Shetland Series 8 Books Collection Set - Jimmy Perez Crime Fiction - Paperback

Titles in This Set
Raven Black
White Nights
Red Bones
Blue Lightning
Dead Water
Thin Air
Cold Earth
Too Good to Be True

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Overview
Escape to the windswept, atmospheric islands of Shetland with this collection of Ann Cleeves' acclaimed crime fiction featuring Detective Inspector Jimmy Perez. This paperback set gathers seven full-length novels from the Shetland series in publication order, from the snow-covered opening of Raven Black through to Cold Earth, plus a bonus short novella, Too Good to Be True. Each story combines a slow-burn, character-driven mystery with the stark beauty of Shetland's landscape, making this an ideal set for readers who enjoy intelligent, atmospheric British crime fiction and the BBC One drama it inspired.

About the Books
Ann Cleeves' Shetland series follows Detective Inspector Jimmy Perez as he investigates murders across the remote Shetland Islands, where close-knit communities, long winters, and dramatic coastlines shape every case. Raven Black opens the series on a snowy January morning when a teenager's body is found near the home of an elderly man already haunted by a decades-old disappearance. White Nights continues the series during Shetland's midsummer light, when a stranger's death at an art exhibition pulls Perez into a web of old secrets. Red Bones sends Perez to investigate after an elderly woman is shot in what looks like a tragic accident during an archaeological dig. Blue Lightning is set on isolated Fair Isle, where autumn storms trap Perez and his family with a killer during a visit to his in-laws. Dead Water finds a journalist's body in a boat in Lerwick harbor, drawing Perez back into island politics and old rivalries. Thin Air takes place during a Shetland wedding party, where a guest's disappearance exposes long-buried tensions on the island of Unst. Cold Earth begins with a landslide that uncovers a body in a croft house, forcing Perez to investigate a death disguised by disaster. Rounding out the set, Too Good to Be True is a shorter standalone novella featuring Perez, written in a quick, accessible read format. Together, these eight titles offer a satisfying, immersive journey through one of modern crime fiction's most distinctive settings, praised for their intricate plotting and vivid sense of place.

Key Benefits

• Complete your Shetland series collection with seven numbered novels plus a bonus novella in one paperback set
• Atmospheric, character-driven mysteries set against the dramatic landscape of the Shetland Islands
• Inspired the hit BBC One drama Shetland starring Douglas Henshall as Detective Jimmy Perez
• Brand new paperback books, ideal for series completists and new readers alike
• Perfect gift for fans of slow-burn British crime fiction and island mysteries
• Great value way to read the Shetland series from start to finish

Book-by-Book Guide
Raven Black — The series opener finds a teenager's body in the snow near the home of a man still shadowed by a decades-old disappearance.
White Nights — Set during Shetland's endless midsummer light, a stranger's death at a local art show draws Perez into a tangle of old grudges.
Red Bones — An elderly woman's fatal shooting during an archaeological dig forces Perez to dig into family secrets going back generations.
Blue Lightning — Autumn storms strand Perez on remote Fair Isle with his in-laws, where a killer is hiding among the handful of residents.
Dead Water — A journalist's body turns up in Lerwick harbor, pulling Perez into a case tangled with island politics and old rivalries.
Thin Air — A guest vanishes during a wedding party on the island of Unst, exposing tensions the small community had tried to bury.
Cold Earth — A sudden landslide uncovers a body in a croft house, and Perez must work out whether a death was accident or murder.
Too Good to Be True — A shorter standalone novella featuring Jimmy Perez, written in a quick, accessible format for readers short on time.

About the Author
Ann Cleeves is a British crime writer best known for two long-running detective series: the Shetland novels featuring Detective Inspector Jimmy Perez, and the Vera Stanhope series set in Northumberland. Her Shetland books are set across the remote Scottish islands and are known for their strong sense of place, close-knit communities, and carefully constructed mysteries. The series was adapted into the BBC One drama Shetland, starring Douglas Henshall as Jimmy Perez. Cleeves worked in a variety of jobs before becoming a full-time novelist, and her books have been translated into many languages worldwide.

Why You'll Love This Collection
This set brings together seven acclaimed Shetland mysteries plus a bonus novella in one collection, perfect for a dedicated reader or TV fan working through the books after watching the show. A great holiday gift, birthday present, or standout addition to any crime fiction lover's shelf, book club, or home library this season.

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