A Lesson in Dying: The first classic mystery novel featuring detective Inspector Ramsay from The Sunday Times bestselling author of the Vera, Shetland . series, Ann Cleeves (Inspector Ramsay, 1)

Ann Cleeves has an enviable talent . . . I love these books * CrimeSquad * Nobody does unsettling undercurrents better than Ann Cleeves -- Val McDermid Ann Cleeves is a skilful technician, keeping our interest alive and building slowly up to the denouement. Her easy use of language and clever story construction make her one of the best natural writers of detective fiction * Daily Express * Cleeves is quietly carving out a reputation as the new Queen of Crime * Sunday Mirror * A fine writer * Sunday Telegraph *