A review by bookishwendy
Raven Black by Ann Cleeves

4.0

This is a moody, atmospheric mystery along the lines of [a:Jane Harper|556546|Jane Harper|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1550638161p2/556546.jpg] or [a:Tana French|138825|Tana French|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1535655031p2/138825.jpg], but set on the (literally and figuratively) insular Shetland Islands. The desolate setting comes to life and serves the story well, a cold case of a missing local girl, and then another found murdered years later. Investigating officer Jimmy Perez may not have the psychological depth of a Tana French character, but his quiet presence and tendency to over-empathize with possible suspects is an interesting and unexpected take. Also, the ending came a surprise for me (though maybe it shouldn't have). Would recommend!