When fifteen-year-old Marilyn Howe turns up alone and frightened on Inspector Ramsay's doorstep he has little choice but to invite her in. Marilyn and her mother, Kathleen, are a familiar sight around Heppleburn, a strangely inseparable couple. But Kathleen has unaccountably failed to return home that evening, and Marilyn is fearful for her mother's safety. Ramsay takes the young girl home, to the isolated coastal community known as the Headland. And in the Howes' dark and cluttered kitchen they find Kathleen safe and apparently well, though acting rather mysteriously. Six months later, Ramsay has more or less forgotten the strange incident, busy as he is on the trail of a local child abductor. Until he receives news that Mrs Howe has disappeared once more. And for the second time he is drawn into the strange relationships of the families living on the lonely Headland. Then a woman's body is washed up on the beach . . .
Ann Cleeves is a beloved British author who has written a number of memorable and acclaimed crime fiction novels. Her work has been adapted into two hit television series, Shetland and Vera, and she has won numerous awards for her writing. Her novels are known for their strong characters and thoughtful, nuanced writing.
Her books are set in the north of England, Scotland, and the Shetland Islands, and feature Inspector Jimmy Perez and Detective Inspector Vera Stanhope. These characters have been featured in both TV shows, and many fans of the shows have gone on to read the books. Ann Cleeves' books have been released in a variety of formats, including hardcover, paperback, and digital editions. Some of her books have also been released as audiobooks, allowing readers to enjoy her stories in a different format. Below is a complete list of Ann Cleeves books in order.
Whether you are a fan of her work or are new to her writing, these books are sure to captivate your imagination and provide hours of thrilling entertainment. Happy reading!