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Blue Lightning: A Thriller

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Blue Lightning: A Thriller

By: Ann Cleeves
Narrated by: Gordon Griffin
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Inspector Jimmy Perez takes his fiance home to Fair Isle, the tiny island he comes from, to meet his parents. The island is a magnet for bird watchers, who congregate at the local inn and lighthouse. When a local married celebrity who had an eye for the lads is murdered, Perez discovers that the suspects are very close to him indeed.

©2010 Ann Cleeves (P)2010 Soundings
Detective Fiction International Mystery & Crime Mystery Thriller Thriller & Suspense Traditional Detectives Island Suspense
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Unexpected Twists • Rich Characters • Atmospheric Setting • Engaging Mystery • Suspenseful Storyline • Easy Listening
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loved it. i like jmmy more than vera. ..I'm looking forward to the next chapter in his life

ending a surprise

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This was my favorite of the first four Shetland books — I know because it forced me to immediately start the fifth book. It’s a slow-burning police procedural about a bird expert being killed on the Fair Isles. If Cleeves has a problem, it's that she creates such rich characters, even minor ones who are only around for a few chapters, so you want to scream at her when she kills them off. Bechdel test: Pass. Grade: A-

Narration: Very good. I like him slightly better than the narrator who takes over after this book.

Slow-burning police procedural

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I really like the characters in this series, and there was a lot of characterization in this installment. So overall, my review is positive. But there was very little mystery, and certainly nothing approaching a thriller. There were long stretches without any reference whatsoever to the mystery. It was quite strange in that regard. But it was a treat to learn about fair isle and about rabid bird spotters. So I liked it, but...

In no way is this a thriller—still enjoyable

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Another great story from Ann Cleeves but the narrator for Jimmy’s character sounds old, far to old to be Jimmy. Otherwise, an excellent story!

Great story but..:

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I won’t spoil the story, but it made me debate whether I would continue to read Ann Cleeves’ work…I don’t need that kind of drama in my life, lol…

Ann didn’t have to do all that…

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A fitting end to the Shetland series, bringing Jimmy home to Fair Isle for the most challenging case of his life.

Captivating depth into beloved characters.

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Great character — well drawn out plot.
Love that the story has wonderful setting
The narrator is good and easy listening.

Can never figure out who did it

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As always with Ms. Cleeves, her characters are wide-ranging, interesting, and believable; and her sense of place is exquisite. Things didn't always go as I'd wanted, but it worked somehow. Narration is good. Happy to have had this one.

So Satisfying

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What a story. The laughter and the tears. Storytelling at its best. Can’t wait to read the next one.

Emotion

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The ending was too undeveloped the killer and his last kill unnecessary makes next books sad

Good narration

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