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“In Matthew Venn, Ann has created a complex, daring, subtle character.” (Louise Penny) “A complex mystery full of surprises…this character-driven exploration of people’s shadowedest flaws is a sterling example of Cleeves’ formidable talents.” ( Kirkus Reviews ) “Jack Holden demonstrates his full talents in this mystery, bringing the extensive cast of characters in this small and close-knit community in Devon to life with his strong narration.” ( Audiofile ) North Devon is enjoying a rare hot summer with tourists flocking to its coastline. Detective Matthew Venn is called out to a rural crime scene at the home of a group of artists. What he finds is an elaborately staged murder – Dr. Nigel Yeo has been fatally stabbed with a shard of one of his glassblower daughter’s broken vases. Dr. Yeo seems an unlikely murder victim. He’s a good man, a public servant, beloved by his daughter. Matthew is unnerved, though, to find that she is a close friend of Jonathan, his husband. Then another body is found – killed in a similar way. Matthew soon finds himself treading carefully through the lies that fester at the heart of his community and a case that is dangerously close to home. DI Matthew Venn returns in The Heron’s Cry , in Ann Cleeves’ forceful next novel, proving once again that she is a master of her craft. A Macmillan Audio production from Minotaur Books New York Times popular author Ann Cleeves returns with The Heron’s Cry , the extraordinary follow-up to The Long Call , soon to be a major TV series, alongside her two hit TV shows Shetland and Vera .

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