Raven Black by Ann CleevesMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
I have been a fan of Ann Cleeves’ crime novels, set on the Shetland Isles, for quite a long time. The characters that she creates are so realistic. The reader is led into their lives so well and so subtly that any surprises at the denouement are quite genuine. Jimmy Perez, the police inspector and primary character is a brilliant figure for you to latch onto. He has a real background, along with the highs and lows of a life spent solving crime. The customs of the Shetlands confused me for quite a while, particularly when they became relevant to the suspected murders. But patience was rewarded later!
This was the kind of criminal thriller that I enjoy the most. It has characters you get to care about, both as victims and as possible perpetrators. The plot is both believable and intriguing from the start; full of twists and turns. There is even the hint of a little romance between Perez and a woman involved in the discovery of a dead body. It is a hint that may tempt you to read the sequel or subsequent sequels. Highly recommended.
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