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White Nights (Shetland, #2)

Ann Cleeves

Start date: August 15, 2025

Finish date: September 7, 2025

Discussion: Buddy reads

Why we're reading this: The second book in the highly-rated Shetland series
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Aug 22, 2025 Susan rated it really liked it · review of another edition

This is the second in the Shetland series, featuring Jimmy Perez. Perez is accompanying Fran (who we met in the first book and who he is now romantically involved with) to an art exhibition. She has a joint exhibition at The Herring House, a gallery owned by artist Bella Sinclair. Bella is a local who has done well and her nephew Roddy Sinclair, is a famous musician. However, turnout is lower than expected and when a man falls to his knees and begins to weep, Perez feels he has a responsibility ...more

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Sep 18, 2023 Frances rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: mystery-series

Had the pleasure of reading this book while travelling in Shetland. Great characters, a really solid mystery which takes full advantage of the isolated and at times harsh, at times beautiful setting, and what feels like the start of an interesting set of relationships potentially developing as the series progresses. I look forward to reading more in this series (and perhaps visiting Shetland again some day).

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Aug 06, 2025 Jackie rated it really liked it

A solid 4 star read, even though I'm not sure it is a thriller or a mystery. Whatever it is, I love the writing and how the characters and setting all feel real. It describes a world I love to visit and I plan to continue with this series. ...more

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Jun 22, 2025 Neer rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: brit-lit, mysteries, women-writers, downloads, 2010s, serie, reads-25

Far superior to the first in the series. Engaging mystery and interesting characters. Looking forward to reading the next.

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Nov 19, 2019 Rachel Burke rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: borrowed-and-read

Another brilliant mystery.

I'll be honest, usually I have a decent idea as to who done it. Not this time. I didn't see the ending coming. Heck, even at the very end I misinterpreted an important scene. So color me company caught off guard by the ending.

This was another good one. An new mystery surrounded by old mysteries and old memories. A man dies as he messes with the lives of others and no one knows how, why, or even who.

Again place takes center stage. If you read these and don't want to v ...more

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