The Long Call is my first Ann Cleeves book. It is also a first for these characters as she is starting a new series of crime mysteries (The 2 Rivers Series).

But I did see Shetland, a TV series based on a series of her books. I liked the TV series do I decided I’d try one of her books.

As it happened NetGalley was offering an advance reading copy (ARC) of her new book The Long Call which is the start of a new series. The Two River series is named for the location in North Devon where two rivers enter the sea. The new characters are quite interesting as was the crime mystery. The story is well written and well told.

In The Long Call DI Matthew Venn leads a small team of detectives including Jen Rafferty and Ross May. The author immediately grabs your attention with a body found on the beach and Matthew being unwelcome at his father’s funeral. As we move along the characters are well developed and the mystery becomes complex.

I enjoyed the book and expect most who have enjoyed the books of Ann Cleeves or a TV series based on her books will enjoy this new series of books.

The Long Call is not coming out until early September. It can be pre-ordered on Amazon. Or if you prefer, check with your local bookstore or library to see if you can put your name on a wait list. This new series is something for Ann Cleeves fans to look forward to.