Ann Cleeves
11
Book Series
61
Total Books
📚 Where to Start?
Publication Order of Palmer-Jones Books
Best for beginners - Start with "A Bird in the Hand" (1986)
Publication Order of Inspector Ramsay Books
Popular choice - Start with "A Lesson In Dying" (1990)
Publication Order of Matthew Venn / Two Rivers Books
Popular choice - Start with "The Long Call" (2019)
Publication Order of Vera Stanhope Books
Popular choice - Start with "The Crow Trap" (1999)
About the Author
The character of DI Vera Stanhope, is not only one of Anne Cleeves most remarkable and moving characters, but thanks to the television series Vera, she is also one the most successful. The character of Vera appears in six novels and this sassy detective has proven entertaining for even those who have not read the novels. Vera is now on its fourth television series and airs on the British television channel known as ITV. The very successful actress Brenda Blethyn portrays Vera, which has undoubtedly added to the success of the show. Anne Cleeves is very proud of this and is delighted by the overwhelming success of the series. Ann Cleeves is the author of over 61 books across 11 series. Their most famous work is the Publication Order of Palmer-Jones Books series, which has garnered millions of readers worldwide. With such a prolific career, Ann Cleeves has established themselves as one of the most influential authors in contemporary fiction.
Book Series in Publication Order
Publication Order of Palmer-Jones Books
8 books
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A Bird in the Hand Join the adventure in 'A Bird in the Hand' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Palmer-Jones Books series by Ann Cleeves.(1986) ⭐ Start here
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Come Death And High Water In 'Come Death And High Water', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Palmer-Jones Books series by Ann Cleeves.(1988) ⭐ Start here
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Murder In Paradise In 'Murder In Paradise', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Palmer-Jones Books series by Ann Cleeves.(1988) ⭐ Start here
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A Prey To Murder In 'A Prey To Murder', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Palmer-Jones Books series by Ann Cleeves.(1989) ⭐ Start here
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Another Man's Poison The Publication Order of Palmer-Jones Books series continues with 'Another Man's Poison', another thrilling entry from Ann Cleeves.(1992) ⭐ Start here
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Sea Fever 'Sea Fever' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Palmer-Jones Books series, set in the world Ann Cleeves has created.(1993) ⭐ Start here
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The Mill On The Shore 'The Mill On The Shore' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Palmer-Jones Books series, set in the world Ann Cleeves has created.(1994) ⭐ Start here
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High Island Blues 'High Island Blues' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Palmer-Jones Books series, set in the world Ann Cleeves has created.(1996) ⭐ Start here
Publication Order of Inspector Ramsay Books
6 books
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A Lesson In Dying In 'A Lesson In Dying', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Inspector Ramsay Books saga.(1990)
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Murder In My Backyard In 'Murder In My Backyard', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Inspector Ramsay Books series by Ann Cleeves.(1991)
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A Day in the Death of Dorothea Cassidy In 'A Day in the Death of Dorothea Cassidy', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Inspector Ramsay Books series by Ann Cleeves.(1992)
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Killjoy In 'Killjoy', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Inspector Ramsay Books series by Ann Cleeves.(1993)
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The Healers In 'The Healers', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Inspector Ramsay Books saga.(1995)
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The Baby Snatcher 'The Baby Snatcher' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Inspector Ramsay Books series, set in the world Ann Cleeves has created.(1997)
Publication Order of Matthew Venn / Two Rivers Books
5 books
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The Long Call 'The Long Call' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Matthew Venn / Two Rivers Books series, set in the world Ann Cleeves has created.(2019)
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The Heron's Cry The Publication Order of Matthew Venn / Two Rivers Books series continues with 'The Heron's Cry', another thrilling entry from Ann Cleeves.(2021)
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The Girls on the Shore Experience the magic of 'The Girls on the Shore' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Matthew Venn / Two Rivers Books universe.(2022)
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The Raging Storm Experience the magic of 'The Raging Storm' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Matthew Venn / Two Rivers Books universe.(2023)
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The Dying Light In 'The Dying Light', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Matthew Venn / Two Rivers Books saga.(2026)
Publication Order of Vera Stanhope Books
13 books
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The Crow Trap Experience the magic of 'The Crow Trap' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Vera Stanhope Books universe.(1999)
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Telling Tales The Publication Order of Vera Stanhope Books series continues with 'Telling Tales', another thrilling entry from Ann Cleeves.(2005)
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Hidden Depths Experience the magic of 'Hidden Depths' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Vera Stanhope Books universe.(2007)
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Silent Voices 'Silent Voices' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Vera Stanhope Books series, set in the world Ann Cleeves has created.(2010)
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The Glass Room 'The Glass Room' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Vera Stanhope Books series, set in the world Ann Cleeves has created.(2012)
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Harbour Street In 'Harbour Street', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Vera Stanhope Books saga.(2014)
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The Moth Catcher 'The Moth Catcher' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Vera Stanhope Books series, set in the world Ann Cleeves has created.(2015)
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The Seagull 'The Seagull' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Vera Stanhope Books series, set in the world Ann Cleeves has created.(2017)
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Frozen 'Frozen' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Vera Stanhope Books series, set in the world Ann Cleeves has created.(2020)
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The Darkest Evening 'The Darkest Evening' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Vera Stanhope Books series, set in the world Ann Cleeves has created.(2020)
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The Woman on the Island Join the adventure in 'The Woman on the Island' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Vera Stanhope Books series by Ann Cleeves.(2022)
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The Rising Tide Join the adventure in 'The Rising Tide' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Vera Stanhope Books series by Ann Cleeves.(2022)
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The Dark Wives The Publication Order of Vera Stanhope Books series continues with 'The Dark Wives', another thrilling entry from Ann Cleeves.(2024)
Publication Order of Shetland Island Books
9 books
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Raven Black In 'Raven Black', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Shetland Island Books saga.(2006)
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White Nights 'White Nights' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Shetland Island Books series, set in the world Ann Cleeves has created.(2008)
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Red Bones Join the adventure in 'Red Bones' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Shetland Island Books series by Ann Cleeves.(2009)
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Blue Lightning Join the adventure in 'Blue Lightning' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Shetland Island Books series by Ann Cleeves.(2010)
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Dead Water In 'Dead Water', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Shetland Island Books series by Ann Cleeves.(2013)
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Thin Air Join the adventure in 'Thin Air' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Shetland Island Books series by Ann Cleeves.(2014)
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Too Good To Be True Join the adventure in 'Too Good To Be True' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Shetland Island Books series by Ann Cleeves.(2016)
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Cold Earth 'Cold Earth' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Shetland Island Books series, set in the world Ann Cleeves has created.(2016)
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Wild Fire Experience the magic of 'Wild Fire' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Shetland Island Books universe.(2018)
Publication Order of Shetland Island Non-Fiction Books
1 books
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Shetland 'Shetland' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Shetland Island Non-Fiction Books series, set in the world Ann Cleeves has created.(2015)
Publication Order of Willow Reeves & Jimmy Perez Books
2 books
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The Lonely Man In 'The Lonely Man', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Willow Reeves & Jimmy Perez Books saga.(2025)
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The Killing Stones In 'The Killing Stones', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Willow Reeves & Jimmy Perez Books series by Ann Cleeves.(2025)
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
2 books
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The Sleeping and the Dead In 'The Sleeping and the Dead', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Ann Cleeves.(2001)
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Burial of Ghosts The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Burial of Ghosts', another thrilling entry from Ann Cleeves.(2003)
Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas
1 books
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Dreaming of Rain and Peter Lovesey 'Dreaming of Rain and Peter Lovesey' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series by Ann Cleeves.(2016)
Publication Order of Collections
1 books
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Offshore 'Offshore' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Collections series, set in the world Ann Cleeves has created.(2014)
Publication Order of Anthologies
13 books
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Best Eaten Cold and Other Stories: A Murder Squad Anthology In 'Best Eaten Cold and Other Stories: A Murder Squad Anthology', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Ann Cleeves.(2011)
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The Library Book Join the adventure in 'The Library Book' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Ann Cleeves.(2012)
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Deadly Pleasures In 'Deadly Pleasures', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Ann Cleeves.(2013)
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The Starlings & Other Stories In 'The Starlings & Other Stories', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.(2015)
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Crime Writers: A Decade of Crime 'Crime Writers: A Decade of Crime' follows a thrilling investigation in the acclaimed Publication Order of Anthologies series by Ann Cleeves.(2016)
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CWA Anthology of Short Stories: Mystery Tour 'CWA Anthology of Short Stories: Mystery Tour' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world Ann Cleeves has created.(2017)
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Ten Year Stretch Experience the magic of 'Ten Year Stretch' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Anthologies universe.(2018)
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Bloody Scotland 'Bloody Scotland' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world Ann Cleeves has created.(2019)
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Many Deadly Returns In 'Many Deadly Returns', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Ann Cleeves.(2021)
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An Unnecessary Assassin 'An Unnecessary Assassin' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world Ann Cleeves has created.(2023)
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Killin’ Time in San Diego: Bouchercon Anthology 2023 In 'Killin’ Time in San Diego: Bouchercon Anthology 2023', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Ann Cleeves.(2023)
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Ink and Daggers Join the adventure in 'Ink and Daggers' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Ann Cleeves.(2023)
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Playing Dead: Short Stories by Members of the Detection Club In 'Playing Dead: Short Stories by Members of the Detection Club', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Ann Cleeves.(2025)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is Ann Cleeves?
Ann Cleeves is a bestselling author known for 11 book series containing over 61 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Palmer-Jones Books, Publication Order of Inspector Ramsay Books, Publication Order of Matthew Venn / Two Rivers Books. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide.
Q: What is the best Ann Cleeves book series to start with?
For readers new to Ann Cleeves's work, we recommend starting with the Publication Order of Palmer-Jones Books series. This series showcases the author's signature style and is considered one of their most accessible and engaging works. With 8 books, it offers a perfect entry point to Ann Cleeves's writing.
Q: How many books has Ann Cleeves written?
Ann Cleeves has written over 61 books across 11 different series. From thriller mysteries to fantasy adventures, their diverse body of work offers something for every reader.