Synopsis
Ann Cleeves Classic Crime - engaging mysteries to savour, beloved characters to meet again
Killjoy is the fourth mystery novel in the Inspector Ramsay series by Ann Cleeves, author of the Shetland and Vera Stanhope crime series.
The youth theatre cast are in their places but Gus Lynch’s female lead is missing, that is, until she’s found in the boot of his car . . .
Detective Inspector Stephen Ramsay and Sergeant Gordon Hunter are assigned to head the murder enquiry, meanwhile violence is escalating on the Starling Farm Estate as police battle to contain the latest outbreak of joyriding. Is the death of Gabriella connected to the events at Starling Farm?
When another death occurs, investigations suggest a possible link, and Ramsay realizes what could have provoked someone to kill . . . and kill again.
Details
15 August 2013
9781447253228Reviews
Cleeves is quietly carving out a reputation as the new Queen of CrimeSunday Mirror
A fine writerSunday Telegraph
Ann Cleeves is a skilful technician, keeping our interest alive and building slowly up to the denouement. Her easy use of language and clever story construction make her one of the best natural writers of detective fictionDaily Express
Nobody does unsettling undercurrents better than Ann CleevesVal McDermid
