As the snow falls thickly on Newcastle, the shouts and laughter of Christmas revelers break the muffled silence. Detective Joe Ashworth and his daughter Jessie are swept along in the jostling crowd onto the Metro.But when the train is stopped due to the bad weather, and the other passengers fade into the swirling snow, Jessie notices that one lady hasn't left the train: Margaret Krukowski has been fatally stabbed.Arriving at the scene, DI Vera Stanhope is relieved to have an excuse to escape the holiday festivities. As she stands on the silent, snow-covered station platform, Vera feels a familiar buzz of anticipation, sensing that this will be a complex and unusual case.Then, just days later, a second woman is murdered. Vera knows that to find the key to this new killing she needs to understand what had been troubling Margaret so deeply before she died - before another life is lost. She can feel in her bones that there's a link. Retracing Margaret's final steps, Vera finds herself searching deep into the hidden past of this seemingly innocent neighborhood, led by clues that keep revolving around one street…Harbour Street.
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!