The Killing Stones by Ann Cleeves sees the return of Detective Jimmy Perez 'Fantastic. Ann
Cleeves is a stone cold genius' - Marian Keyes Sunday Times bestselling author of My Favorite
Mistake When a violent storm descends upon Orkney the body of Archie Stout is left in its
wake. An unusual murder weapon a Neolithic stone bearing ancient inscriptions is found
discarded nearby. Archie was a popular larger-than-life character and his death is a shocking
blow to the community. Detective Jimmy Perez no stranger to the complexity of human nature
and the darkness it can harbour is soon on the scene. He counted Archie as a childhood friend
so this case is more personal than most. Now living in Orkney with his partner Willow and
their son Perez is soon drawn into the lives of the islanders many of whom hold secrets. Dark
secrets which could have led to the man's murder. Here in these ancient lands where history
runs deep Perez must discern the truth from legend before a desperate killer strikes again . .
. ' Expertly plotted and mesmerizing" - Mick Herron author of Slow Horses ' Bold and
dramatic with a restless love of landscape' - Val McDermid author of Past Lying 'Like
snuggling up with dear friends . . . a complex mystery with vivid setting and beloved
characters ' - Tess Gerritsen author of The Summer Guests ' A masterpiece in character and
location. Welcome back Jimmy Perez!' - M. W. Craven author of Nobody's Hero 'Unmatched
elegance ingenious plots and deep characters. Worth every minute' - David Baldacci author
of The 6:20 Man 'Jimmy Perez is a fine creation' - Peter Robinson author of the DCI Banks
series
