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  • Blue Lightning

  • By: Ann Cleeves
  • Narrated by: Kenny Blyth
  • Length: 10 hrs and 21 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (482 ratings)

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Blue Lightning

By: Ann Cleeves
Narrated by: Kenny Blyth
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Summary

Shetland Detective Jimmy Perez knows it will be a difficult homecoming when he returns to Fair Isle. It’s a community where strangers, while welcomed, are still viewed with a degree of mistrust. With the autumn storms raging, the island feels cut off from the rest of the world. Tempers among the trapped islanders become frayed. Enough to drive someone to murder? 

When a body is discovered, the islanders react with fear. With no support from the mainland, Jimmy has to investigate the old-fashioned way. And with no way off the island until the storms abate, he knows he has to work quickly. There’s a killer on the island waiting for the opportunity to strike again.... 

©2010 Ann Cleeves (P)Isis Publishing Ltd

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Fantastic Narration

I've enjoyed all the Ann Cleves books I've read and this was made even better by being narrated in the proper accent. The story is a good twist on the country house mystery, but also very moving in parts.

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Another wonderful wise story

There is something so humane and wise about Anne Sleeve’s books which puts them a cut above other thrillers. A very satisfying story with wonderful narration by Kenny Blyth.

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Back on form!

This story was back to form. intriguing, evocative and not too obvious. And the increasingly annoying, angel-like Fran is gone. Now Jimmy can be proper grumpy and solemn. I'm going straight to the next one.

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Don't read the other reviews!

One of them seriously gives away a major plot point. It you love the Shetland series, you'll live this. If you don't, buy something you do like.

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Great story with twist and turns

Kept you guessing all the way through. Follows the personal lives of the main characters and can't wait for the next book.

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Great ending

Fast paced, twisting story with plenty of guesswork to be done along the way - excellent narration.

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Great listen

I did not guess who did it .Plot was engaging and so was performance. Should be 5 stars but fingers failed .Would seek to hear many more like this

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Great story beautifully narrated

I thoroughly enjoyed this audiobook. The reader does an excellent job and the story is very satisfying to listen to. I would definitely recommend to anyone who relishes an atmospheric crime novel.

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Another good listen

Thoroughly enjoyed the plot, some sadness at the end, felt the pain. A worthy listen

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Blue Lightning

Loved the book which I read quite a while ago, This audible made the story come to life was also well read. Thank you

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