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Too Good to Be True

By: Ann Cleeves
Narrated by: Kenny Blyth
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A woman is found dead in an apparent suicide – but there may be something darker at play. Featuring Inspector Jimmy Perez, Too Good To Be True is a gripping Quick Read from Ann Cleeves' bestselling Shetland series.

Now a major BBC One drama, Shetland, starring Douglas Henshall.

When young teacher Anna Blackwell is found dead in her home, the police think her death was suicide or a tragic accident. After all, Stonebridge is a quiet country village in the Scottish Borders, where murders just don't happen.

But Inspector Jimmy Perez soon arrives from far-away Shetland when his ex-wife, Sarah, asks him to look into the case. The local gossips are saying that her new husband, Tom, was having an affair with Anna. Could Tom have been involved with her death? Sarah refuses to believe it – but needs proof.

Anna had been a teacher. She must have loved kids. Would she kill herself knowing there was nobody to look after her daughter? She had seemed happier than ever before she died. And to Perez, this suggests not suicide, but murder . . .

Quick Reads are short books from bestselling authors, perfect for a fast and satisfying read – whether you're a regular reader, or just getting started. With Too Good To Be True, you can get a taste of the thrilling story of Shetland's Inspector Jimmy Perez. Start the series with book one, Raven Black.

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Why was this book so short? The new characters were two dimensional due to lack of time to develop them. Not up to the usual standard of the author. Was this just cobbled together to meet a deadline?

Disappointing

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It was an enjoyable read with an interesting plot, but it felt too short and underdeveloped. I love the Shetland series but it didn't work quite as well as a short story. The narrator was excellent.

Too short

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love Ann Cleeve, very good plot, interesting characters, great narration. would recommend as good listening.

enjoyable

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Loved this story just sad that there won't be anymore Shetland novels but I suppose all goods things must come to an end😩

Excellent

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The previous reviewer who commented on the ‘Shetland backdrop’ obviously hasn’t read this book before commenting. It’s the only ‘Shetland’ Ann Cleeves book that is NOT based in Shetland! This one is Northumberland-based.
It’s a good, quick listen.

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