The Long Call

As a huge fan of both the Shetland and Vera series of books, I had high expectations for Cleeves’ latest. She easily exceeded those expectations with The Long Call. Matthew Venn is a keeper. A stunning debut for Cleeves’ latest crimefighter -- David Baldacci, author of <i>The 6:20 Man</i> Had me hooked — a promising beginning to another fine chapter in the Ann Cleeves story * The Times * Clever, compassionate and atmospheric, with a great cast of new characters to love. I am already a Matthew Venn fan -- Elly Griffiths, author of the Ruth Galloway Mysteries A triumph that cements Cleeves' status as one of Britain's best crime writers * Daily Express * Brilliant, thoughtful and deeply engaging -- Sara Paretsky, <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of the V.I. Warshawski series Brilliant - a page-turning and sensitively told tale, with a vividly evoked North Devon setting, a powerful emotional heft and a new detective hero in Matthew Venn who you will want to follow for book after book. Wonderful! -- Chris Ewan, bestselling author of <i>Safe House</i> Ann Cleeves’ new series gets off to a terrific start with The Long Call – her native Devon is wonderfully evoked, and Matthew Venn is a very appealing new detective. Another sure-fire hit -- Martin Edwards, author of <i>Gallows Court</i> Cleeves combines a flair for evoking sense of place with a thoughtful, complex plot * Mail on Sunday * The troubled Venn is a great protagonist, and Cleeves may well have created her next top TV cop * Heat * A traditional mystery of the best sort * Guardian * Unputdownable series debut! With an evocative setting, a gripping plot, and beautifully drawn characters, The Long Call is a terrific read—and Matthew Venn is my new favorite detective -- Deborah Crombie, <i>New York Times </i>bestselling author of <i>Garden of Lamentations</i> Who knew there could be a third detective as compelling as Vera and Jimmy? Matthew Venn is a triumph of Cleeves’ particular blend of compassion and toughness and I already love him -- Catriona McPherson, national bestselling author of <i>Strangers at the Gate</i> Ann Cleeves has done it again! A new detective, a new series, another terrific puzzle of a story that won’t let you go until the very end. Matthew Venn quickly earns his place beside Vera and Jimmy in a debut you don’t want to miss: The Long Call -- Charles Todd, bestselling author of <i>The Black Ascot </i> In The Long Call, Ann Cleeves builds a prism of a world, multi-faceted, complex, and as brilliant as a diamond. Fans of Vera and Jimmy will love Matthew Venn -- Lori Rader-Day Ann Cleeves is a phenomenal talent. With unfailing skill, gorgeous setting, flawless plot and seamless voice, she brilliantly conjures new worlds in crime fiction. Her instantly iconic Detective Matthew Venn is a treasure—and we will all follow him anywhere -- Hank Phillippi Ryan Cleeves writes of the left-behind and the unfortunate with intelligence and compassion * Literary Review * Murder, mystery and a great new cast of characters mean you won't be able to put this one down! * My Weekly * Hauntingly written, it evokes every possible emotion with Ann's gripping narrative * Woman * Evocative and gripping – an absolute triumph * Daily Mirror *