Dead Water

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A journalist working on a story. Now his murder is a headline. Inspector Jimmy Perez is called in to investigate in Dead Water, the fifth Shetland mystery from Ann Cleeves.

Now a major BBC One drama, Shetland, starring Douglas Henshall.

When the body of a journalist is found in a traditional Shetland boat, Detective Inspector Willow Reeves is drafted in to head up the investigation.

Jimmy Perez has been out of the loop, but his local knowledge is needed and he decides to help the inquiry. Originally a Shetlander, the journalist had left the islands years before to make a name for himself in London, leaving a scandal in his wake. He had few friends in Shetland, so why was he back?

When Willow and Jimmy dig deeper, they realize that he was chasing a story that many Shetlanders didn't want to come to the surface. One that must have been significant enough to kill him for . . .

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Critics Review

Finely crafted and satisfying
The Times
Beautifully written and cleverly plotted thriller, made all the more special by the setting
Sunday Mirror

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I enjoyed this very much until the last few chapters where the overly convoluted resolution needed lengthy explanations, making the ending rather implausible and unsatisfying. However, the introduction of a new female DI and the dynamics with Perez are interesting and I will certainly continue to read/listen to the rest of the series.
jackdor 15/09/2025

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