Shetland murder mystery with chilling, community secrets.
For those who find themselves drawn to the intertwining of close-knit community dynamics and the shadow of a mystery, "Raven Black" will be a compelling read. Ann Cleeves delivers an intricate plot set against the stark, unforgiving backdrop of Shetland in winter, where each character's secrets are as chilling as the snowy landscape. This book could be just the right mix of psychological insight and suspenseful storytelling to keep you captivated.
ISBN: 9780330512947
Authors:
Ann Cleeves
Publisher: Pan
Date of Publication: 2010-01-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.96
(rated by 50857 readers)
Description
It is a cold January morning and Shetland lies buried beneath a deep layer of snow. Trudging home, Fran Hunter's eye is drawn to a vivid splash of colour on the white ground, ravens circling above. It is the strangled body of her teenage neighbour Catherine Ross. As Fran opens her mouth to scream, the ravens continue their deadly dance . . .The locals on the quiet island stubbornly focus their gaze on one man - loner and simpleton Magnus Tait. But when police insist on opening out the investigation a veil of suspicion and fear is thrown over the entire community. For the first time in years, Catherine's neighbours nervously lock their doors, whilst a killer lives on in their midst. 'Raven Black' is a haunting, beautifully crafted crime story, and establishes Ann Cleeves as a rising talent in psychological crime writing . . . 'A riveting read. Ann Cleeves probes beneath the surface of a community to reveal the darkness that can fester when everyone thinks they know each other's secrets' VAL MCDERMID
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