The Heron's Cry

"The Long Call," now adapted into a major ITV series, is the first book in Ann Cleeves' Two Rivers crime series, introducing detective Matthew Venn. Set against North Devon’s summer backdrop, the story follows Venn as he investigates a staged murder at an artist’s home, uncovering secrets within a close-knit community that bring the case dangerously close to home. Praised for its atmosphere, complex plot, and sense of place, the novel has received acclaim from critics and is the starting point of a compelling new crime series.