Detective Jimmy Perez returns in The Killing Stones, a gripping new crime novel from Ann Cleeves. Moving from the familiar setting of Shetland, Perez now finds himself on the wild, isolated islands of Orkney, where a brutal murder threatens the new life he is trying to build with his partner, Willow, and their young son.

When a severe storm uncovers the body of Archie Stout—a popular local and a childhood friend of Perez—the detective is immediately drawn into the investigation. The murder weapon is a Neolithic stone bearing ancient inscriptions, forcing Perez to navigate local legends and hidden truths among familiar faces who may all be suspects.

• The highly anticipated return of Detective Jimmy Perez, following the beloved Shetland series.
• A chilling mystery set against the isolated, atmospheric landscape of Orkney.
• Features a complex plot where the victim is personally connected to Perez.
• Praised by top authors like Marian Keyes and Richard Osman for expert plotting and character depth.
• A Top 5 Sunday Times Bestseller in both hardback and paperback formats.

• Author: Ann Cleeves
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 23 April 2026
• Print Length: 384 pages
• ISBN-10: 1035043173
• ISBN-13: 978-1035043170
• Dimensions: 130 x 27 x 197mm (13 x 2.7 x 19.7 cm)
• Weight: 257 g
• Reading Age: 18 years and up
• Edition: Main Market

Immerse yourself in this mesmerizing mystery where Detective Perez must separate fact from local lore before the desperate killer strikes again.