Welcome to Litsy!

Helena and Daniel Fleming's 10 yo autistic son Christopher finds their neighbour's nanny hanging in the barn and it obviously wasn't suicide.

Lots of ongoing story lines wrapped up in this, the last in the series, some of them in a perfunctory way in the last few pages. I will miss Jimmy, Willow, and Sandy but I appreciate the author's point that she couldn't have kept going for much longer without Shetland having a ridiculously high murder rate.

I enjoyed this book as much as any of the other Shetland mysteries, and I‘m sad to see the series end. Jimmy Perez is one of my favorite characters ever. As usual, this is a complex whodunnit, and I did not expect the solution of the murders. If I have to say goodbye to these characters, I‘m glad it was in such a well-written book.

Starting the last of the Shetland books. Hubby and I just finished the last season of the tv series, so I guess it‘s time.

Early morning breakfast with the birds. First day of my summer; school is out! #birdsong #coffeesndbooks #porchlife #jimmyperez #teachersoflitsy

It is a good thing I recently stocked up on mysteries because that is all I have wanted to read recently. Sad to see this series end although I didn‘t love where things went for Perez. This was a mystery that kept me guessing until the end (and I was very wrong).

I‘ve finished the Shetland series! This ends at a good place and the book itself was an effortlessly delightful read. I sped through it in an afternoon. Just what I needed!

My first book down for #AwesomeAugust! I‘ve made a goal of five books and a Bingo for #BookSpinBingo. This was also my #Doublespin read. It‘s the final book in the Shetland series by Cleeves. The mystery, the atmosphere, the characters—all top notch as always. I‘m not sure I‘m sold on the ending; seemed too pat and at odds with the Perez we‘ve come to know, but it didn‘t diminish my enjoyment of the book.

🔵 Shetland
🔶 invisibility cloak
🔵 Anne of Green Gables/Prince Edward Island

@Mavey

Anyone want to play??

I obsessively watched Shetland on tv, but had never read any of Ann Cleave‘s books. So when I saw this at the library, I decided to try it. So glad I did! I love her writing. I am not getting out if bed this morning until this is done! Too good. Will read all of her work. I❤️it when I find new authors to read.

Day 12 - #3Books #IveReread

I reread these books because of scheduled group reads.

Day 16 - #Wild #BoundTogetherJune
#WildFire #AnnCleeves

This is the best series! Love this cover too!

Awww the series is over ☹️ another great murder mystery- with a surprise murderer I thought! Realistic?
Good end to the series, positive note but not neatly tied up.
I have finished a series 🎉🎉 means I can start a new one. Choices later for thoughts from my series readers!

Bk2 of my #StayHome24in48 #readathon & Bk16 of my #MarchUnshelfing #challenge is done! I love all Ann Cleeves but have a huge soft spot for Shetland & am sad it‘s the last. Islands fascinate me, living surrounded by the sea would be wonderful so anything set in an island I gravitate too & when it‘s written by a brilliant crime writer, so much the better. A nanny is found hanging in the barn of an incomer family, suspicion falls instantly on them.

I‘m baaack! I had a little sleep then woke up with a major headache so no reading was achieved. It‘s settled a bit so I‘ll try to get at least this book finished, but I‘m not sure I‘ll make the 24hrs. But I‘ll give it my best shot! #StayHome24in48 #readathon

It‘s almost 5am Sunday and I‘m cruising along with a herbal tea & Bk2 of my #StayHome24in48 #readathon which is also Bk16 of March. This one also counts towards my #MarchUnshelfing #challenge as it‘s been on my #MountTBRShelvesOfDoom for about a year. The last in the Shetland series, I shall miss Jimmy Perez & the islands very much. I love that I can travel the world even though I‘m stuck in my house!🪑✈️

‘Her parents are both dead. Her father died when she was still at school. He‘d been convicted of violence against her mother and died in prison. I don‘t know the details. Her mother passed away about a year ago. Cancer. A recurrence of an earlier illness. All very sad. Emma grew up in Orkney and her #brothers are still based there. #QuotsyDec19

Last one in the series. It‘s always sad to let go of book friends.

I was so sad to finish this book because it is the last in the wonderful Shetlands Series, & this has to be one of my favourite series. What a rollercoaster ride it had been with emotions all over the place through this series, including this one. As expected with Ann Cleeves, almost impossible to guess the murderer as almost everyone had the motive and the opportunity! Will miss the Shetlands and Jimmy Perez so much. Totally recommend the series.

#MapsOfLitsy

Got to love a map in a book,

Today is the start of our Group Read of the final book in the Shetlands Series over on Librarything. 😢 Will be sorry to see this wonderful series end. Hopefully we leave Jimmy Perez in a happy place!

If you have not read this series I heartily recommend it.

1. I am Scottish!
2. I would like to live in Buenos Aires
3. Shetland Islands, Scotland
4. Haggis, seafood, black pudding
5. @wordzie

@SailorMoon #frideas

Once I finish one of the two books I am reading will start this one. I can't believe it is the last Shetland book. Just hope they continue with the TV series, which is fantastic! #anncleeves #crimebooks

Sad that this is last book in series. I have found all of Ann Cleeves' books hook you and don't let go until the end. Characters are well-drawn and the plots are unique. Murderer is always hard to solve. Jimmy Perez is my favorite character but I was not happy with how he treated Willow news. If you haven't read this series yet, you need to start with book 1, Raven Black. Highly recommended for those who love mystery thrillers.

#wildfire

As busy as September was, I managed too read more than expected. A lot of audio and small books.
Favorite NF - Whiskey in a Teacup
Favorite Fiction - Rebel Librarian
Best Audio/Saddest Thing - Saying goodbye to Jimmy Perez in Ann Cleeves Wild Fire. 😢 #september #stats

I‘m a latecomer to Ann Cleeves‘ books but was lucky enough to attend this event today hosted by Unison and The Reading Agency! She was really interesting to listen to and is a massive advocate of libraries!! And she signed my book and was happy to pose for a pic!

Heard the author on the ABC and she said this was her last Shetland book. However she did not say it was her last Jimmy Perez story so fingers crossed. Her husband died recently so her trips to the Shetlands are not so frequent. He was a bird watcher and she went along. This last Shetland book is dedicated to him. A good read. I enjoyed it. Love her descriptions of the islands. @MrsMalaprop

So long Jimmy Perez. I'll miss you. 😟
#bookfriends #shetland #endofseries

When drive time is equal to audiobook. 🚗 #lifeisgood #sundaydrive #shetland

My 2nd #BookMail of August is another preorder. This is Bk8 in the Shetland series, which is brilliant. Set on the main island in the Shetlands, which are part of Scotland, DI Jimmy Perez is the head of the islands police force. Trying to look after 16 seperate islands in the archipelago takes a certain type of man & Perez, a born Shetlander(though on Fair Isle)is up for the task. I prefer Cleeves “Vera” series but I love the setting in this one.