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Red Bones

Shetland, Book 3

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Red Bones

By: Ann Cleeves
Narrated by: Kenny Blyth
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When a woman's death finds Inspector Jimmy Perez out of his depth, he must dig up long-buried secrets to uncover the truth in Red Bones, the third Shetland mystery from Ann Cleeves.

Now a major BBC One drama, Shetland, starring Douglas Henshall.

After a young archaeologist uncovers a set of human remains, the island settlers are intrigued. Is it an ancient find – or a more contemporary mystery?

Then, in the middle of the night, an elderly woman is shot dead. It appears to be a tragic accident, but Jimmy Perez is called to investigate.

The sparse landscape and the emptiness of the sea have bred a fierce and secretive people. As Jimmy looks to the islanders for answers, he finds instead two feuding families whose envy, greed and bitterness have lasted generations. To solve the crime – and prevent further bloodshed – Perez must ask questions that some on the island do not want to be asked . . .

Continue the atmospheric crime series with Blue Lightning.

©2010 Ann Cleeves (P)2024 Isis Audio Crime Thrillers Espionage Genre Fiction Mystery Police Procedurals Small Town & Rural Spies & Politics Thriller & Suspense Crime

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… of another great Shetland story! Atmospheric, clever, heartfelt and full of twists and turns, Red Bones is another highly enjoyable Ann Cleeves mystery.

Another great narration

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Just as much a story about the Shetland Isles as it is about the police investigation. Good tale, well told, well read and a generally fine listen. More please.

Loved the sense of place

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Enjoy listening to the narrator. Story was good and interested me enough to look up Shetland

Love the narrator

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I am sorry but this really dragged on for me. The narration was tedious and the story wasn't up to the usual standard.

boring

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