Shetland

29 books in series
4.5 out of 5 stars 15,105 ratings

Raven Black Publisher's summary

From the bestselling author of the Vera Stanhope series.

Introducing Inspector Jimmy Perez. Raven Black is the first book in Ann Cleeves's bestselling Shetland series – now a major BBC One drama starring Douglas Henshall.


A remote community with a killer in their midst . . .

On New Year’s Day, Shetland lies buried beneath a deep layer of snow. Trudging home, Fran Hunter's eye is drawn to a vivid splash of colour on the white ground, ravens circling above. It is the strangled body of her teenage neighbour. As Fran opens her mouth to scream, the ravens continue their deadly dance . . .

The body is found close to the home of a lonely outcast and local suspicion falls firmly on him. But when Inspector Jimmy Perez insists on broadening the search for suspects, a veil of distrust and fear is thrown over the entire community. As the case develops, Perez finds himself peering deeper into the past of the Shetland Islands than anyone wants to go.

The case files of Jimmy Perez continue in White Nights, the thrilling second Shetland novel.

Praise for the gripping and atmospheric Shetland series:

‘Cleeves’ setting is beautifully evoked . . . this is as finely crafted and satisfying as a well-made piece of furniture – just look at the workmanship’ – The Times

‘Like a smoky Shetland peat fire, this elegantly written, slow-burning intrigue shrouds you in mystery and crackles with inner heat’ – Peter James, author of the bestselling Roy Grace series

‘A most satisfying mystery set in an isolated and intriguing location. Jimmy Perez is a fine creation’ – Peter Robinson, author of the DCI Banks series

©2009 Ann Cleeves (P)2018 Isis Publishing Ltd
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  • Book 1

    • Shetland, Book 1
    • By: Ann Cleeves
    • Narrated by: Kenny Blyth
    • Length: 10 hrs and 16 mins
    • Release date: 07-01-23
    • Language: English
    • 5 out of 5 stars 8 ratings

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    • Book One of the Shetland Island Quartet
    • By: Ann Cleeves
    • Narrated by: Gordon Griffin
    • Length: 11 hrs and 20 mins
    • Release date: 11-19-14
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 4,038 ratings

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    • The Shetland Series, Book 1
    • By: Ann Cleeves
    • Narrated by: Kenny Blyth
    • Length: 10 hrs and 16 mins
    • Release date: 10-29-24
    • Language: English
    • 5 out of 5 stars 2 ratings

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  • Book 2

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    • The Shetland Series, Book 2
    • By: Ann Cleeves
    • Narrated by: Kenny Blyth
    • Length: 10 hrs and 40 mins
    • Release date: 10-29-24
    • Language: English
    • 5 out of 5 stars 1 rating

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  • Book 3

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    • The Shetland Series, Book 3
    • By: Ann Cleeves
    • Narrated by: Kenny Blyth
    • Length: 11 hrs and 22 mins
    • Release date: 12-10-24
    • Language: English
    • 5 out of 5 stars 1 rating

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  • Book 4

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  • Book 5

    • Shetland, Book 5
    • By: Ann Cleeves
    • Narrated by: Kenny Blyth
    • Length: 10 hrs and 5 mins
    • Release date: 10-28-21
    • Language: English
    • 5 out of 5 stars 9 ratings

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    • The Shetland Series, Book 5
    • By: Ann Cleeves
    • Narrated by: Kenny Blyth
    • Length: 10 hrs and 5 mins
    • Release date: 10-29-24
    • Language: English
    • 5 out of 5 stars 1 rating

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    • A Shetland Mystery, Book 5
    • By: Ann Cleeves
    • Narrated by: Kenny Blyth
    • Length: 10 hrs and 5 mins
    • Release date: 02-18-14
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 1,441 ratings

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  • Book 6

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    • A Shetland Mystery
    • By: Ann Cleeves
    • Narrated by: Kenny Blyth
    • Length: 10 hrs and 1 min
    • Release date: 05-05-15
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 1,478 ratings

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    • Shetland, Book 6
    • By: Ann Cleeves
    • Narrated by: Kenny Blyth
    • Length: 9 hrs and 59 mins
    • Release date: 10-28-21
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 16 ratings

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    • The Shetland Series, Book 6
    • By: Ann Cleeves
    • Narrated by: Kenny Blyth
    • Length: 9 hrs and 59 mins
    • Release date: 10-29-24
    • Language: English
    • 5 out of 5 stars 1 rating

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