Wild Fire (Shetland)

Cleeves; Ann

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1447278267 ISBN 13: 9781447278269

Publisher: Pan, 2019

Wild Fire is the eighth, and final book, in Ann Cleeves’ bestselling Shetland series – a major BBC One drama starring Douglas Henshall as Jimmy Perez.

Shetland: Welcoming. Wild. Remote.

Drawn in by the reputation of the islands, a new English family move to the area, eager to give their autistic son a better life. But when a young nanny’s body is found hanging in the barn of their home, rumours of her affair with the husband begin to spread like wild fire.

With suspicion raining down on the family, DI Jimmy Perez is called in to investigate. For him it will mean returning to the islands of his on-off lover and boss Willow Reeves, who will run the case.

Perez is already facing the most disturbing investigation of his career, when Willow drops a bombshell that will change his life forever. Is he ready for what is to come?

Review:

An accomplished end to a fine series, Sunday Times

Farewell Jimmy Perez! I'm a big fan of Cleeves' complex crime novels and this is no exception . . . Atmospheric, compelling and ultimately satisfying, Woman & Home

Even by her standards this is an outstanding thriller, Sunday Express

Cleeves' setting is beautifully evoked . . . this is as finely crafted and satisfying as a well-made piece of furniture – just look at the workmanship, The Times

Deft plotting, strong characters and the masterful evocation of a rugged landscape make this a splendid ending to an excellent series, Guardian

A fantastic end to one of the key detective series of the past decade -- Ragnar Johansson, author of Snowblind

Cleverly plotted, with a brilliant evocation of the Scots islands, Sunday Mirror

This page-turning thriller harbours many secrets and lies, all revealed with superbly sustained suspense. Your heart is guaranteed to be in your mouth by the final chapter, My Weekly

Boy, are we going out with a bang . . . Whether you're a huge fan of detective inspector Jimmy Perez or a total newcomer to the series, you'll find plenty to keep you enthralled, Heat

Ann Cleeves’ final Shetland novel is a masterpiece of tangled family threads and crime smoke and mirrors, Crime Review

Book Description:

From award-winning and Sunday Times top five bestseller Ann Cleeves comes the captivating eighth, and final, novel in the Shetland series featuring DI Jimmy Perez in his most personal case to date.