Principal de los Libros, 2026

The novel that inspired the famous Shetland series, broadcast on Filmin

Detective Jimmy Perez returns to Fair Isle to introduce his fiancée to his family. But the trip home takes a turn for the worse when autumn storms cut the island off from the outside world.

Shortly thereafter, a woman’s body is discovered at the island’s famous bird observatory. With no outside support, Perez is forced to investigate the old-fashioned way: entirely on his own. He soon realizes that this murder is not a crime of passion, but a cold, meticulously planned crime.

As the storm rages and the tension mounts, every inhabitant of the island becomes a suspect. The killer is trapped as well. He is simply waiting for the right moment to strike again.

Winner of the prestigious CWA Gold Dagger Award.

Detective Jimmy Perez is back on the case.