Wild Fire: A Shetland Island Mystery (Shetland Island Mysteries Book 8)

Wild Fire is the much-anticipated final entry in Ann Cleeves's beloved Shetland Island series, which is now a major television triumph starring Douglas Henshall. “Nothing short of riveting.” —Louise Penny on Blue Lightning "Gripping from start to finish." — Booklist "Jimmy Perez is a fine creation." — Peter Robinson When the Flemings — designer Helena and architect Daniel — move into a remote community in the north of Shetland, they think it's a fresh start for themselves and their children. But their arrival triggers resentment, and Helena begins to receive small drawings of a gallows and a hanged man. Gossip spreads like wildfire. A story of dysfunctional families and fractured relationships, Inspector Jimmy Perez's eighth case will intrigue series fans and Shetland Island newcomers alike.

Wild Fire is the much-anticipated final entry in Ann Cleeves's beloved Shetland series, which is now a hit television show starring Douglas Henshall.

"Nothing short of riveting."—Louise Penny on Blue Lightning

"Gripping from start to finish."—Booklist

"Jimmy Perez is a fine creation."—Peter Robinson

The betrayal of those closest burns most of all . . .

Hoping for a fresh start, an English family moves to the remote Shetland islands, eager to give their autistic son a better life.

But when a young nanny's body is found hanging in the barn beside their home, rumors of her affair with the husband spread like wildfire. As suspicion and resentment of the family blazes in the community, Detective Inspector Jimmy Perez is called in to investigate. He knows it will mean his boss, Willow Reeves, returning to run the investigation, and confronting their complex relationship.

With families fracturing and long-hidden lies emerging, Jimmy faces the most disturbing case of his career.

Wild Fire is the much-anticipated final entry in Ann Cleeves's beloved Shetland series, which is now a hit television show starring Douglas Henshall. "Nothing short of riveting." -Louise Penny on Blue Lightning "Gripping from start to finish." - Booklist "Jimmy Perez is a fine creation." - Peter Robinson The betrayal of those closest burns most of all . . . Hoping for a fresh start, an English family moves to the remote Shetland islands, eager to give their autistic son a better life. But when a young nanny's body is found hanging in the barn beside their home, rumors of her affair with the husband spread like wildfire. As suspicion and resentment of the family blazes in the community, Detective Inspector Jimmy Perez is called in to investigate. He knows it will mean his boss, Willow Reeves, returning to run the investigation, and confronting their complex relationship. With families fracturing and long-hidden lies emerging, Jimmy faces the most disturbing case of his career Hoping For A Fresh Start, An English Family Moves To The Remote Shetland Islands, Eager To Give Their Autistic Son A Better Life. But When A Young Nanny's Body Is Found Hanging In The Barn Beside Their Home, Rumors Of Her Affair With The Husband Spread Like Wildfire. As Suspicion And Resentment Of The Family Blazes In The Community, Detective Inspector Jimmy Perez Is Called In To Investigate. He Knows It Will Mean His Boss, Willow Reeves, Returning To Run The Investigation, And Confronting Their Complex Relationship. With Families Fracturing And Long-hidden Lies Emerging, Jimmy Faces The Most Disturbing Case Of His Career. Ann Cleeves. Series Numbering From Cip Data. After moving to a remote community in the north of Shetland to find a fresh start, the Flemings unknowingly trigger resentment with the locals and begin receiving anonymous threats