Ann Cleeves - Author of Vera and Shetland
Ann Cleeves is a renowned author known for creating the beloved detectives Vera Stanhope and Jimmy Perez. Her works include over thirty novels, which have collectively sold millions of copies globally. She has been recognized for her contributions to the crime thriller genre, being inducted into the CWA Crime Thriller Awards Hall of Fame in 2012 and receiving the prestigious CWA Diamond Dagger in 2017.
Both Vera and Shetland have been adapted for television, with ITV's Vera and BBC One's Shetland gaining popularity among audiences. Ann Cleeves currently resides in North Tyneside, where she continues to captivate readers and viewers alike with her captivating storytelling.