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Best Island Setting Books

December 2024

Red Bones

Detective Jimmy Perez returns to his Shetland roots in this gripping mystery. When an elderly woman is shot on her land, Jimmy must unravel a web of secrets stretching back to World War II. As he digs deeper, he uncovers long-buried tensions and rivalries in the close-knit island community. Cleeves masterfully evokes the stark beauty and isolation of the Shetlands, weaving a tale that’s as much about the land and its people as it is about murder. I found myself completely absorbed in the atmospheric setting and complex characters.