The Killing Stones

The Killing Stones by Ann Cleeves marks the return of Detective Jimmy Perez, now living in Orkney, where he becomes involved in solving a chilling murder uncovered during a fierce storm. The case revolves around the death of a well-known community member, with the weapon being an ancient Neolithic stone inscribed with mysterious symbols. As Perez navigates the intertwined lives of islanders, he must distinguish truth from legend to prevent further violence, all set against the dramatic and evocative landscape of the islands.