Matthew soon finds himself treading carefully through the lies that fester at the heart of his community and a case that is dangerously close to home.ĭI Matthew Venn returns in The Heron's Cry, in Ann Cleeves powerful next novel, proving once again that she is a master of her craft. Then another body is found-killed in a similar way. Matthew is unnerved, though, to find that she is a close friend of Jonathan, his husband.

He's a good man, a public servant, beloved by his daughter. What he finds is an elaborately staged murder-Dr Nigel Yeo has been fatally stabbed with a shard of one of his glassblower daughter's broken vases.ĭr. Detective Matthew Venn is called out to a rural crime scene at the home of a group of artists. North Devon is enjoying a rare hot summer with tourists flocking to its coastline. In book one, Venn’s estranged father passes away, and he’s called back to the strict evangelical community where he grew up to pay his final respects. 'Jack Holden demonstrates his full talents in this mystery, bringing the extensive cast of characters in this small and close-knit community in Devon to life with his strong narration.' -Audiofile The Two Rivers Books In the last few years, Ann Cleeves has begun a thrilling new crime series starring North Devon police detective Matthew Venn. this character-driven exploration of people's darkest flaws is a sterling example of Cleeves' formidable talents.' - Kirkus Reviews “In Matthew Venn, Ann has created a complex, daring, subtle character.” -Louise Penny The two rivers series: The long call by Ann Cleeves (Paperback / softback) Publication Year: 2020 Format: Paperback Language: English Book Title: The Long. New York Times bestseller Ann Cleeves returns with The Heron's Cry, the extraordinary follow-up to The Long Call, soon to be a major TV series, alongside her two hit TV shows Shetland and Vera.

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