Blue Lightning

In Inspector Jimmy Perez's fourth Shetland mystery, "Blue Lightning," a killer is on the loose on a remote island on lockdown, and there is no escape for Perez. The island is cut off from the rest of the world, and a woman's body is discovered at the renowned bird observatory. Perez must investigate alone, and he soon realizes that this is no crime of passion, but a murder of cold and calculated intention. The killer is also trapped, just waiting for the opportunity to strike again. Ann Cleeves will be donating her royalties from the sale of this edition to support the Fair Isle Bird Observatory.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 368 pages
Publication date: 18 March 2021
Publisher: Pan Macmillan

In the gripping fourth Shetland mystery, "Blue Lightning," Inspector Jimmy Perez finds himself trapped on a remote island, where a killer is on the loose. With no escape in sight, he returns to his hometown of Fair Isle to introduce his fiancée to his parents. However, the island is cut off from the rest of the world due to autumn storms, leaving Perez to investigate the murder alone. As he delves deeper into the case, he realizes that this is not a crime of passion, but a cold and calculated murder. With the killer trapped on the island alongside him, Perez must wait for the storms to abate before he can escape. But the killer is not one to give up easily, and he is just waiting for the right opportunity to strike again.

Ann Cleeves has generously decided to donate her royalties from the sale of this edition of "Blue Lightning" to support the Fair Isle Bird Observatory. This edition is not only a thrilling crime novel but also a way to contribute to the preservation of the island's natural beauty and wildlife.

For those who crave more thrilling adventures in the Shetland series, "Dead Water" is the perfect next installment. Set in the aftermath of "Blue Lightning," Detective Perez must navigate new challenges and dangers as he investigates a series of murders on a remote fishing island. With the help of his colleagues and a local journalist, Perez unravels the complex web of lies and deceit that leads him to the culprit.

"Dead Water" is a testament to Ann Cleeves's talent as a writer and her ability to create compelling characters and intricate plots. It is a must-read for fans of crime fiction and anyone who enjoys a good mystery. So, why not add "Blue Lightning" and "Dead Water" to your reading list today and experience the thrilling world of Inspector Jimmy Perez and his investigations on the Shetland islands?

Weight: 262g
Dimension: 131 x 196 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529050219