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The Shetland series by Ann Cleeves is a crime fiction collection set in the remote Shetland Islands, focusing on Detective Inspector Jimmy Perez as he investigates murders and mysteries in a community shaped by isolation and tradition. Each story explores the unique landscape, culture, and seasonal rhythms of the archipelago, while examining the complexities of human relationships and the past. The series emphasizes the tension between the natural beauty of the islands and the dark undercurrents of crime and secrecy.
Books in this series
Ordered by first publication where known. The official numbering for this series is incomplete in our sources, so we don't show series numbers we can't verify.
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Buy on Amazon2006 · Ann Cleeves
Raven Black begins on New Year's Eve with lonely outcast Magnus Tait, who stays home waiting for visitors who never come. The next morning the body…
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Buy on Amazon2008 · Ann Cleeves
Bella Sinclair throws a party to launch an exhibition of her work and introduce painter Fran Hunter. A mysterious Englishman bursts into tears at the…
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Buy on Amazon2009 · Ann Cleeves
After a young archaeologist discovers human remains that may be modern, Jimmy Perez is called in to investigate a case that becomes further…
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Buy on Amazon2010 · Ann Cleeves
In the fourth book of Ann Cleeves' Shetland Islands series, Detective Inspector Jimmy Perez brings his fiancée to Fair Isle, a birder's paradise…
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Buy on Amazon2016 · Ann Cleeves
This gloriously illustrated companion to Ann Cleeves' Shetland crime novels, also adapted for a BBC television series, takes readers through a year…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Shetland books in?
Read them in publication order — the list above is sorted by first publication where known, starting with “Raven Black”.
How many books are in the Shetland series?
We list 7 books by Ann Cleeves , published between 2006–2018.
Where can I buy the Shetland books?
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