Ann Cleeves, born October 24, 1954, is a highly successful British mystery crime writer renowned for her atmospheric and character-driven novels set in the remote landscapes of the Northumbrian coast and the Shetland Islands. Her writing style is characterized by detailed plotting, strong female protagonists, and a focus on the complexities of human relationships within tight-knit communities. Cleeves began her career writing short stories and novellas, before establishing her prominent series, including Vera Stanhope, Jimmy Perez, and Matthew Venn, and several standalone mysteries.

























































