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Blue Lightning (Shetland Island, #4)

Ann Cleeves
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Blue Lightning (Shetland Island, #4)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2010

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Ann Cleeves

Blue Lightning (Shetland Island, #4)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2010
Book Details
Pages

368

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Shetland Islands • Contemporary

Publication Year

2010

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Ann Cleeves' novel Blue Lightning, set in the Shetland Islands, a person grapples with a community's tension following a mysterious murder. The detective, Jimmy Perez, navigates the complex web of relationships and secrets on the isolated Fair Isle to uncover the truth.

Reviews & Readership

4.3

33,695 ratings

84%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Blue Lightning by Ann Cleeves is widely praised for its atmospheric setting and compelling characters. Reviewers appreciate the intricate plot and emotional depth, with Shetland's isolation enhancing the story's tension. Some critics note a slow pace and predictable elements, but overall, fans of the series find it a satisfying read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Blue Lightning (Shetland Island, #4)?

Readers who enjoy Blue Lightning by Ann Cleeves typically appreciate atmospheric, character-driven mysteries set in isolated locales. Fans of Tana French’s In the Woods or Louise Penny’s Still Life will find the intricate plotting and moody setting compelling. Ideal for those who savor detailed criminal investigations and rich, evocative storytelling.

4.3

33,695 ratings

84%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

368

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Shetland Islands • Contemporary

Publication Year

2010

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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