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  • By: Ann Cleeves
  • Narrated by: Kenny Blyth
  • Length: 11 hrs and 22 mins
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Red Bones

By: Ann Cleeves
Narrated by: Kenny Blyth
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Summary

When an elderly woman is shot in what appears to be a tragic accident, Shetland detective Jimmy Perez is called to investigate the mystery. 

The sparse landscape and the emptiness of the sea have bred a fierce and secretive people. As Jimmy looks to the islanders for answers, he finds instead two feuding families whose envy, greed and bitterness have lasted generations. Then there's another murder and, as the spring weather shrouds the island in claustrophobic mists, Jimmy must dig up old secrets to stop a new killer from striking again.... 

©2009 Ann Cleeves (P)2019 Isis Publishing Ltd

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enthralling

fantastic story, narrator was perfect, can't wait to hear the next! thoroughly enjoyed the story.

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Splendid

Joy - the Kenny Blyth narrated version was released just as I was ready for it. plot not quite as good as the previous two in the series, but tidied up neatly and credibly. As always, informative about the history and way of life in the Shetlands.

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Red bones

Another brilliant Shetland book by Ann Cleeves. Fantastic story superbly narrated by Kenny Blyth.
I’m in the process of re listening to all of the Shetland books in order and each book seems better than the first time.

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another good story from Ann Cleeves

If you have read the other books before this one you won't be disappointed . Jimmy Parez is a really cool character in a quite lonely man sort of way but he knows people and how to listen to them. His quite love story with Fran is beautiful and heartwarming.
The character of Sandy comes to the fore a bit more in this story with family ties and problems that make these stories very relatable.
I would recommend this book for an easy read or listen.

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Great Shetland story

loved it great characters especially Jimmy Perez description of Shetland, felt I was really there.

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Just Great, better than book 2

Really enjoyed it, Kenny Blyth is excellent, and the story had great twists and surprises.

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Good, gripping, atmospheric

Another fabulous shetland novel. Love the archeology and murder mix. Kept guessing until the end but perhaps my only complaint is I felt like it ended very suddenly and the explanation not as shocking as if hoped. The narrator is very good, lovely accent. I will definitely be continuing the series.

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I love it

The narrator is fantastic, the story sad and clever, the writer is pure genius though

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Enjoyable ’read’

I’ve enjoyed the Shetland series on TV and I’m liking finding out a bit more about the characters, and about Shetland.
I like the reader very much.

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slow burn

a slow burn with a twist, was good to hear more about the Island and its history

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