Ann Cleeves

Ann Cleeves

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September 30th, 2025: The Killing Stones (Jimmy Perez, #1)

The Lonely Man (Jimmy Perez, #1) was the most recently released book by Ann Cleeves, on June 3rd, 2025.

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Ann Cleeves Stats: The highest rated book by Ann Cleeves on Book Notification is Blue Lightning, the 4th novel in the Shetland Island series. The second-highest rated book is Wild Fire (Shetland Island #9).

The most read book by Ann Cleeves on Book Notification is Raven Black, the first novel in the Shetland Island series. The second most read book is The Long Call (Two Rivers #1).

Below is a complete list of Ann Cleeves books in publication and chronological order, broken down by series. The most popular series by Ann Cleeves is the Vera Stanhope Series.

List of Palmer-Jones Books in Publication Order

Retired birdwatchers solve mysteries in rural Britain, blending nature and crime-solving in cozy, engaging stories.

List of Inspector Ramsay Books in Publication Order

A level-headed detective in a quiet English town solves gripping murder mysteries with keen observation and insight.

List of Vera Stanhope Books in Publication Order

A smart but quirky detective solves crimes in rural England, blending mystery and character depth.

List of Shetland Island Books in Publication Order

Detective Jimmy Perez solves crimes in the scenic yet suspenseful Shetland Islands.

List of Shetland Island Non-Fiction in Publication Order

Looks at the Shetland Islands in depth.

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102015

List of Two Rivers Books in Publication Order

Detective Matthew Venn solves crimes in a small, coastal town, blending mystery with local community life.

List of Jimmy Perez Books in Publication Order

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2025
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2025

List of Standalone Novels in Publication Order

List of Short Stories/Novellas in Publication Order

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1
2016

List of Collections in Publication Order

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2014

List of Ann Cleeves Anthologies in Publication Order

Ann Cleeves

Ann Cleeves was born on October 24th, 1954 and is currently 70 years old. Ann Cleeves was born in Herefordshire, England. Cleeves attended University of Sussex where she studied English.

Ann Cleeves is the author of the Vera Stanhope series which currently consists of 13 novels. The Vera Stanhope series started in 1999 with the novel The Crow Trap. The most recently released novel in the Vera Stanhope series was The Dark Wives which was released in 2024. There are no upcoming novels for the Vera Stanhope series.

Ann Cleeves has also written the Shetland Island series which has 9 books including Raven Black and White Nights.

Ann Cleeves has made the Honkaku Mystery Best 10 list twice. In 2008, Raven Black made #5 on the list. Red Bones was included on the 2012 list at #4.

Ann Cleeves won the 2015 Dead Good Reader Award in The Lee Child Award for Best Loner or Detective category for her character Vera Stanhope.

Ann Cleeves: Awards & Accolades

Ann Cleeves has won multiple awards including: The Crime Writer's Association Award, Diamond Dagger Award, in 2017, Theakston's Old Peculier, Outstanding Contribution to Crime Fiction, in 2023 and the Agatha Award, Malice Domestic Lifetime Achievement Award, in 2023. Ann Cleeves was also nominated for multiple awards including: The Crime Writer's Association Award, Dagger in the Library Award, in 2003, and the Crime Writer's Association Award, Dagger in the Library Award, in 2015.

Cleeves' books have also won multiple awards, Raven Black won the Crime Writer's Association Award, Gold Dagger Award, in 2006. The Long Call won the Agatha Award, Best Contemporary Novel, in 2019. Killin’ Time in San Diego: Bouchercon Anthology 2023 won the Anthony Award, Best Anthology / Collection, in 2024.

Ann Cleeves books have also been nominated for multiple awards, The Glass Room was nominated for the Crime Thriller Awards, The Bestseller Dagger, in 2012. The Heron's Cry was nominated for the Ned Kelly Awards, Best International Crime Fiction, in 2022. The Dark Wives was nominated for the Agatha Award, Best Contemporary Novel, in 2024 as well as the International Thriller Writers Award - Best Series Novel in 2025.

Related Authors

The most common authors followed by users who also follow Ann Cleeves are:

  1. Louise Penny, author of the Inspector Gamache Series.
  2. Michael Connelly, author of the Harry Bosch Series.
  3. David Baldacci, author of the Amos Decker Series.
  4. Harlan Coben, author of the Myron Bolitar Series.
  5. Lee Child, author of the Jack Reacher Series.

Ann Cleeves: F.A.Q

When was Ann Cleeves Born? How old is Ann Cleeves?

Ann Cleeves was born on October 24th, 1954. Ann Cleeves is currently 70 years old.

Where was Ann Cleeves Born?

Ann Cleeves was born in Herefordshire, England and is English.

What awards has Ann Cleeves won?

Ann Cleeves has won the following awards: Diamond Dagger Award at the Crime Writer's Association Award (2017), Outstanding Contribution to Crime Fiction at Theakston's Old Peculier (2023) and the Malice Domestic Lifetime Achievement Award at the Agatha Award (2023).

What book awards has Ann Cleeves won?

Raven Black: Crime Writer's Association Award Gold Dagger Award (2006).
The Long Call: Agatha Award Best Contemporary Novel (2019).
Killin’ Time in San Diego: Bouchercon Anthology 2023: Anthony Award Best Anthology / Collection (2024).

What was the first book Ann Cleeves wrote?

The first book written by Ann Cleeves was A Bird in the Hand, published in 1986.

What was the most recent book Ann Cleeves wrote?

Her most recently released work was The Lonely Man on June 3rd, 2025.

Will there be any more books by Ann Cleeves?

Ann Cleeves has a new book coming out on September 30th, 2025 called The Killing Stones.

How many books has Ann Cleeves written?

Ann Cleeves has written 47 books across 10 series, excluding contributions to anthologies.
  • 8 books in the Palmer-Jones Series
  • 6 books in the Inspector Ramsay Series
  • 13 books in the Vera Stanhope Series
  • 9 books in the Shetland Island Series
  • 1 Shetland Island Non-Fiction
  • 4 books in the Two Rivers Series
  • 2 books in the Jimmy Perez Series
  • 2 Standalone Novels
  • 1 Short Stories/Novellas
  • 1 Collections

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