“Black as Night” is an atmospheric and exciting crime novel by Ann Cleeves, and the first book in the Shetland Islands series. The plot revolves around the small, isolated village of Ravenswick, where the peaceful existence is shaken when the body of a young woman, Catherine Ross, is found on a remote beach. Her death at first seems to have natural explanations, but soon suspicions of murder begin to spread like a dark shadow over the small village.

Fran Hunter, who has recently returned to the Shetland Islands with her daughter, is the one who finds the body, and it is not long before the villagers begin to question each other. The local policeman, Jimmy Perez, is drawn into an increasingly complex and dangerous investigation, where secrets and hidden loyalties begin to unravel.

With its intense atmosphere and believable characters, “Black as the Night” is a book that captivates the reader from the first page to the last. It won the prestigious Duncan Lawrie Dagger Award (Gold Dagger) in 2006 and has since become a favorite among crime fiction lovers.

• Condition: Used, but in very good condition
• Author: Ann Cleeves
• Publisher: Bonnier Pocket
• Language: Swedish

Perfect for: Detective fiction fans and readers who appreciate psychological suspense and stories with a strong sense of place and setting.

Add “Black as Night” to your collection and enjoy a crime novel that takes you to the windswept landscape of the Shetland Islands, where dark secrets lurk beneath the surface.