Ann Cleeves
Ann Cleeves is a celebrated British detective novelist known for her compelling crime fiction, including the Vera and Shetland series, and was honored to participate in the Vancouver Writers Fest's Alma Lee Opening Night Event.
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Ann Cleeves is the acclaimed writer behind The Killing Stones, featuring detective Jimmy Perez.
10 new books to read this November
Australia· 2025-11-08
Author Ann Cleeves is best known for her Vera Stanhope and Shetland Island book series.
Vera author shares her unconventional path to writing, her late husband Tim and Shetland inspirationAustralia· 2025-11-02
As always with Ann Cleeves, the history and landscape of the setting are as much a character as the people in this novel.
Seven mysteries to get cozy with this fall
Canada· 2025-10-05
Ann Cleeves is the crime novelist who created DCI Vera Stanhope, the character portrayed by Brenda Blethyn.
Vera star Brenda Blethyn finds out why she got the role – 14 years onAustralia· 2025-04-17
Ann Cleeves is a prominent literary figure who has won prestigious awards in the crime genre.
Nueve estupendas novelas negras de nueve estilos diferentes para disfrutar en Semana Santa | Elemental | Cultura
Spain· 2025-04-12
The event named for her – the Alma Lee Opening Night Event – featured Ann Cleeves, the prolific British crime writer.
Festival founder Alma Lee created a literary lollapalooza in VancouverCanada· 2025-03-29
Ann Cleeves is a British detective novelist who featured in the festival named after Alma Lee.
Alma Lee, who founded Vancouver Writers Fest, dies at 84Canada· 2025-03-29
