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Harbour Street

Series: Vera Stanhope
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Harbour Street by Ann Cleeves is a gripping crime thriller set in a snow-covered, claustrophobic town. When a woman is discovered dead on a train, Detective Inspector Vera Stanhope digs into the victim's past, unraveling secrets and layers of long-standing silence. As Vera navigates through intricate relationships and buried truths, she draws closer to exposing the killer in a community where everyone seems to hold a secret.
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This gripping crime and thriller novel might appeal to you if you're intrigued by atmospheric settings and enjoy intricate mysteries with compelling characters. The story envelops you in a chilling investigation led by a determined detective, making it perfect for fans of suspenseful and tightly woven narratives.

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Harbour Street

Harbour Street is the sixth book in the Vera Stanhope series, from Ann Cleeves, the number one bestselling author and creator of Vera, Shetland, and the Two Rivers series.

Harbour Street is the sixth book in the Vera Stanhope series, from Ann Cleeves, the international #1 bestselling author and creator of Vera, Shetland and the Two Rivers series.

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Harbour Street is the sixth book in Ann Cleeves' Vera Stanhope series - which is now a major ITV detective drama starring Brenda Blethyn as Vera. A silent community. A murderer among them . . . As the snow falls in Newcastle, Detective Joe Ashworth and his daughter Jessie travel home on the busy Metro. When the train stops unexpectedly due to bad weather, Jessie notices that one woman doesn't leave and when trying to wake her they find that the passenger has been fatally stabbed. With no witnesses DI Vera Stanhope looks into the victim's past and discovers she lived for years on Harbour Street, in a rundown Northumberland fishing town. As she questions the local residents Vera begins to suspect they know more than they are letting on, and the killer is hiding in their midst. Enjoy more of Vera Stanhope's investigations with The Crow Trap, Telling Tales, Hidden Depths, Silent Voices, The Glass Room, The Moth Catcher, The Seagull and The Darkest Evening.

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Harbour Street by Ann Cleeves is appreciated for its compelling narrative and the intricate, atmospheric setting. The story unfolds with a well-paced plot, where Cleeves' ability to bring the unsettling elements beneath the surface to life is notably praised. The book's strong character development and the effective build-up of suspense make it a gripping read in the crime and thriller genre.

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ISBN: 9781529050158

Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 21 January 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Pan Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 133.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 274g

Pages: 384

About the Author

Ann Cleeves is the author of over thirty critically acclaimed novels, and in 2017 was awarded the highest accolade in crime writing, the CWA Diamond Dagger. She is the creator of popular detectives Vera Stanhope and Jimmy Perez, who can now be found on television in ITV's Vera and BBC One's Shetland. The television series and the books they are based on have become international sensations, capturing the minds of millions worldwide. Ann worked as a probation officer, bird observatory cook and auxiliary coastguard before she started writing. She is a member of 'Murder Squad', working with other British northern writers to promote crime fiction. Ann is also a passionate champion for libraries and was a National Libraries Day Ambassador in 2016. Ann lives in North Tyneside near where the Vera books are set.

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