Shetland Island Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Shetland Island books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Raven Black
Buy on Amazon2006
White Nights
Buy on Amazon2008
Red Bones
Buy on Amazon2009
Blue Lightning
Buy on Amazon2010
Dead Water
Buy on Amazon2013
Thin Air
Buy on Amazon2014
Too Good To Be True
Buy on Amazon2016
Cold Earth
Buy on Amazon2016
Wild Fire
Buy on Amazon2018
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Shetland Island series is publication order: 1. Raven Black (2006), 2. White Nights (2008), 3. Red Bones (2009), 4. Blue Lightning (2010), 5. Dead Water (2013), and 4 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Shetland Island series by Ann Cleeves contains 9 books. The series began in 2006 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Shetland Island series is written by Ann Cleeves. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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