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In Ann Cleeves’ Shetland Island mystery, the death of a local journalist draws Detective Inspector Willow Reeves from outside the community to lead the case. Inspector Jimmy Perez, familiar with the islands’ hidden histories, partners with her. Together they find that the journalist’s death is tied to a long‑ago scandal involving a young girl, and when they probe further, they uncover a story that many Shetlanders would rather keep buried.
The novel continues the series’ blend of atmospheric setting and sharp investigative work, showcasing Cleeves’ skill in blending local color with suspenseful crime‑scene drama.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Police Procedural
Authors: Ann Cleeves
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