Dead Water by Ann Cleeves

In this gripping mystery set against the stark backdrop of the Shetland Islands, the discovery of a journalist's body in a small boat sets off a chain of events that unravels the tightly-knit community. As Detective Inspector Jimmy Perez returns from leave to assist in the investigation, he finds himself navigating a web of secrets, lies, and long-standing grudges. With the help of his colleague, Detective Inspector Willow Reeves, Perez must untangle the complex relationships and hidden motives that threaten to tear the community apart, all while confronting his own personal demons.

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