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When DI Vera Stanhope finds the body of a woman in the sauna room of her local gym, she wonders briefly if, for once in her life, she's uncovered a simple death from natural causes. But a closer inspection reveals ligature marks around the victim's throat - death is never that simple...

Ten years ago Jeanie Long was charged with the murder of 15-year old Abigail Mantel. Now new evidence has proved Jeanie's innocence. But Jeanie commits suicide in her prison cell, unable to face the people who had believed her capable of killing a child. On hearing the news, Emma Bennett is haunted once more by memories of her vibrant best friend, Abigail, and by the thought that her killer is still at large.

The murder of teenager Catherine Ross sends shockwaves through a small Shetland community, and most of the fingers of blame point to loner and simpleton Magnus Tait. But Catherine's vicious and sudden demise has thrown a veil of suspicion over everyone who knew her, and one local detective is keeping all options open.

On a scorching summer in Northumberland, Julie Armstrong returns home to find her son Luke murdered, his body strangled and arranged in a bath of water adorned with wildflowers. This artistic murder scene captivates Inspector Vera Stanhope and her team. The situation escalates when a second victim, young teacher Lily Marsh, is discovered in a rock pool, similarly decorated with flowers. Vera must act swiftly to catch the killer, who is turning death into a macabre form of art. As she investigates, Vera encounters a group of friends who found Lily's body, raising questions about their true nature and trustworthiness. While local residents reveal their private lives, dark secrets begin to surface, and the killer lurks nearby, poised to create another haunting scene. The narrative intricately weaves the perspectives of various characters, but it is the overweight, socially awkward Vera, unaware of her team's fear of her, who stands out in this expertly crafted mystery. Ann Cleeves, acclaimed for her previous work, delivers a nuanced tale filled with compassion for her characters and a vivid portrayal of the Northumberland landscape, making Vera a compelling central figure in this gripping crime novel.

At the isolated Baikie's Cottage, three very different women come together to complete an environmental survey. The three women each know the meaning of betrayal. So when people begin to mysteriously die, DI Vera Stanhope is sent to investigate.

'One of Britain's best crime writers' - Daily Express Shallow waters hide the deepest secrets. Vera Stanhope, star of ITV's Vera, returns in The Rising Tide, the tenth entry in number one bestseller Ann Cleeves' acclaimed series. Fifty years ago, a group of teenagers spent a weekend on Holy Island, forging a bond that has lasted a lifetime. Now, they still return every five years to celebrate their friendship, and remember the friend they lost to the rising waters of the causeway at the first reunion. Now, when one of them is found hanged, Vera is called in. Learning that the dead man had recently been fired after misconduct allegations, Vera knows she must discover what the friends are hiding, and whether the events of many years before could have led to murder then, and now . . . But with the tide rising, secrets long-hidden are finding their way to the surface, and Vera and the team may find themselves in more danger than they could have believed possible . . . 'A brilliant read' - Sunday Express 'A thrilling tale' - The Independent 'A thoroughly engrossing thriller' - The Mail on Sunday

The third mystery novel in the Palmer-Jones series by Ann Cleeves, winner of the CWA Diamond Dagger for "a career’s outstanding contribution to crime fiction". číst celé