Raven Black (Shetland Island, #1)
by Ann Cleeves
Raven Black by Ann Cleeves holds a well received rating of 3.85 out of 5, based on 10.6K reader ratings. First published in 2006. The book spans 374 pages.
About Raven Black
Winner of Britain’s coveted Duncan Lawrie Dagger Award, Ann Cleeves introduces a dazzling new suspense series to mystery readers.Raven Black begins on New Year’s Eve with a lonely outcast named Magnus Tait, who stays home waiting for visitors who never come. But the next morning the body of a murdered teenage girl is discovered nearby, and suspicion falls on Magnus. Inspector Jimmy Perez enters an investigative maze that leads deeper into the past of the Shetland Islands than anyone wants to go.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Ann Cleeves |
| Published | 2006 |
| Pages | 374 |
| Genres | Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Suspense |
| Average Rating | 3.85 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 10,617 |
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What genre is Raven Black?
Raven Black is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is Raven Black worth reading?
Based on 10.6K reader ratings, Raven Black has an average score of 3.85 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Raven Black?
Raven Black has 374 pages.
Who wrote Raven Black?
Raven Black was written by Ann Cleeves. It was first published in 2006.
What is the ISBN for Raven Black?
The ISBN-13 for Raven Black is 9780312359670.0.
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