The Seagull

Set in Northumberland, The Seagull is the eighth book in Ann Cleeves’s Vera Stanhope series, where detective Vera Stanhope investigates a cold case linked to a decaying nightclub, uncovering connections to her past. When a former police officer offers information in exchange for protection, Vera's inquiry uncovers long-buried secrets that threaten to blur the lines between her personal history and her current investigation. This compelling installment explores themes of memory, obsession, and the impact of the past on the present.