{"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. From cozy nights in to summer reading lists, it's a satisfying, complete-series treat for crime fiction fans of every kind.\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":57771617747318,"sku":"MAN-9123799803","price":45.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6587\/2211\/files\/shetland-series-ann-cleeves-paperback-32660598.jpg?v=1786096988","url":"https:\/\/skymartbooks.com\/products\/shetland-series-8-books-collection-set-ann-cleeves-fiction-paperback","provider":"Skymart Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}