Ann Cleeves
Books
42
Avg Rating
4.0
Years Active
1986-2026
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 (42)
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The Crow Trap
3.85•Thriller
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Blue Lightning
4.11•Thriller
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Murder In My Backyard
3.84•Mystery
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Sea Fever
3.84•Mystery
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The Dark Wives (Vera #11)
4.18•Mystery
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Come Death And High Water
3.75•Mystery
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Silent Voices
4.11•Thriller
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The Killing Stones
4.10•Mystery
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The Sleeping and the Dead
3.91•Thriller
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White Nights
4.03•Mystery
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Wild Fire
4.20•Thriller
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Hidden Depths
4.08•Mystery
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The Raging Storm
4.03•Thriller
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The Dark Wives
4.46•Thriller
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A Lesson in Dying
3.54•Mystery
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The Moth Catcher
4.11•Mystery
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Murder in Paradise
3.76•Mystery
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High Island Blues #8
3.89•Mystery
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The Heron's Cry
4.05•Thriller
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The Glass Room
4.03•Mystery
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The Healers
3.95•Mystery
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The Long Call
3.95•Thriller
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Raven Black
3.95•Police Procedural
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Too Good To Be True
3.84•Mystery
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Thin Air
4.06•Mystery
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Dead Water
4.12•Mystery
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A Day in the Death of Dorothea Cassidy
3.91•Mystery
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Red Bones
4.01•Thriller
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Harbour Street
4.15•Mystery
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Cold Earth
4.14•Thriller
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A Prey to Murder
3.72•Thriller
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Another Man's Poison
4.25•Mystery
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The Baby-Snatcher
4.01•Mystery
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Telling Tales
4.09•Mystery
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The Mill On The Shore
3.87•Mystery
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The Rising Tide
4.35•Police Procedural
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Killjoy
3.98•Mystery
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The Dying Light
4.25•Mystery
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The Seagull
4.19•Thriller
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The Dying Light
4.27•Detective
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A Bird in the Hand #1
3.39•Mystery
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The Darkest Evening
4.29•Thriller
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