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The Killing Stones by Ann Cleeves sees the return of Detective Jimmy Perez,
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 . . .
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Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction to The Killing Stones
00:08 What is The Killing Stones About?
00:18 Changing the Setting
00:41 The Plot of The Killing Stones
01:56 What Happened in The Shetland Fire?
02:18 Bringing Back Jimmy Perez
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The Killing Stones by Ann Cleeves sees the return of Detective Jimmy Perez,
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 . . .
BUY The Killing Stones by Ann Cleeves: uk.bookshop.org/a/73/9781035043095&next=t
Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction to The Killing Stones
00:08 What is The Killing Stones About?
00:18 Changing the Setting
00:41 The Plot of The Killing Stones
01:56 What Happened in The Shetland Fire?
02:18 Bringing Back Jimmy Perez
FIND us on:
TikTok: tiktok.com/@panmacmillan
Twitter: twitter.com/panmacmillan
Instagram: instagram.com/panmacmillan/?hl=en
panmacmillan.com
Tags
[#thekillingstones #anncleeves #bestcrimenovels #bestbooks #crimefiction #jimmyperez #shetlandseries]
