Ann Cleeves

Ann Cleeves

About

Ann Cleeves is a renowned British crime writer, celebrated for her gripping mystery novels. Born in 1954, she is the creator of the popular Vera Stanhope and Shetland series, both of which have been adapted into successful television dramas. Her debut novel was published in 1986, marking the beginning of a prolific writing career. Cleeves has received numerous accolades, including the Crime Writers’ Association's prestigious Diamond Dagger for lifetime achievement. Her works are known for their strong character development and atmospheric settings. Beyond writing, Cleeves champions literacy initiatives and libraries, often engaging in literary events and festivals worldwide.

Books (41)

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The Rising Tide

Vera Stanhope #10

The Rising Tide

4.35•Police Procedural
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The Crow Trap

Vera Stanhope #1

The Crow Trap

3.85•Thriller
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The Heron's Cry

Two Rivers #2

The Heron's Cry

4.05•Thriller
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Killjoy

Inspector Ramsay #4

Killjoy

3.98•Mystery
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The Sleeping and the Dead

The Sleeping and the Dead

3.91•Thriller
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Sea Fever

George & Molly Palmer-Jones #5

Sea Fever

3.84•Mystery
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The Mill On The Shore

George & Molly Palmer-Jones #7

The Mill On The Shore

3.87•Mystery
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High Island Blues #8

George & Molly Palmer-Jones #8

High Island Blues #8

3.89•Mystery
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Thin Air

Shetland #6

Thin Air

4.06•Mystery
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The Raging Storm

Two Rivers #3

The Raging Storm

4.03•Thriller
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A Bird in the Hand #1

George & Molly Palmer-Jones #1

A Bird in the Hand #1

3.39•Mystery
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Too Good To Be True

Shetland #6.2

Too Good To Be True

3.84•Mystery
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Raven Black

Raven Black

3.95•Police Procedural
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The Dying Light

Matthew Venn series #4

The Dying Light

•Mystery
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The Dark Wives (Vera #11)

Vera #11

The Dark Wives (Vera #11)

4.18•Mystery
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A Prey to Murder

George & Molly Palmer-Jones #4

A Prey to Murder

3.72•Thriller
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Murder in Paradise

George & Molly Palmer-Jones #3

Murder in Paradise

3.76•Mystery
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Cold Earth

Shetland Island #7

Cold Earth

4.14•Thriller
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The Seagull

Vera Stanhope #8

The Seagull

4.19•Thriller
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Wild Fire

Shetland Island #8

Wild Fire

4.20•Thriller
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The Long Call

Two Rivers #1

The Long Call

3.95•Thriller
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Silent Voices

Vera Stanhope #4

Silent Voices

4.11•Thriller
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Murder In My Backyard

Inspector Ramsay #2

Murder In My Backyard

3.84•Mystery
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The Moth Catcher

Vera Stanhope #7

The Moth Catcher

4.11•Mystery
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Hidden Depths

Vera Stanhope #3

Hidden Depths

4.08•Mystery
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Harbour Street

Vera Stanhope #6

Harbour Street

4.15•Mystery
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Dead Water

Shetland #5

Dead Water

4.12•Mystery
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A Lesson in Dying

Inspector Ramsay #1

A Lesson in Dying

3.54•Mystery
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The Killing Stones

The Killing Stones

4.12•Mystery
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The Baby-Snatcher

Inspector Ramsay #6

The Baby-Snatcher

4.01•Mystery
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Another Man's Poison

George & Molly Palmer-Jones #6

Another Man's Poison

4.25•Mystery
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Blue Lightning

Shetland Island #4

Blue Lightning

4.11•Thriller
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A Day in the Death of Dorothea Cassidy

Inspector Ramsay #3

A Day in the Death of Dorothea Cassidy

3.91•Mystery
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Come Death And High Water

George & Molly Palmer-Jones #2

Come Death And High Water

3.75•Mystery
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Telling Tales

Vera Stanhope #2

Telling Tales

4.09•Mystery
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The Glass Room

Vera Stanhope #5

The Glass Room

4.03•Mystery
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White Nights

Shetland #2

White Nights

4.03•Mystery
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The Darkest Evening

Vera Stanhope #9

The Darkest Evening

4.29•Thriller
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Red Bones

Shetland Island #3

Red Bones

4.01•Thriller
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The Dark Wives

Vera Stanhope #11

The Dark Wives

4.46•Thriller
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The Healers

Inspector Ramsay #5

The Healers

3.95•Mystery
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