Ann Cleeves: An Evening at Edinburgh Castle

We're delighted to be welcoming number one Sunday Times bestselling crime author Ann Cleeves and broadcaster Nicola Meighan to Edinburgh Castle for a very special evening celebrating the paperback launch of Ann's latest Jimmy Perez novel, The Killing Stones.

In the National Year of Reading, we can't wait to welcome you to the iconic, magical building in the heart of the city for a truly unique and memorable evening.

Books will be available to purchase before and after the event, and Ann will sign books at the end of the evening.

Signature cocktails created for the event will also be available to purchase.

Please note: The Great Hall is an 10 minute uphill walk from the castle esplanade, flat shoes are recommended. Parking is available for blue badge holders and there will be assistance on hand for anyone with mobility issues.

About the book:

When a violent storm descends upon Orkney, the body of Archie Stout is left in its wake. An unusual murder weapon, a Neolithic stone bearing ancient inscriptions, is found discarded nearby. Archie was a popular, larger-than-life character, and his death is a shocking blow to the community.

Detective Jimmy Perez, no stranger to the complexity of human nature and the darkness it can harbour, is soon on the scene. He counted Archie as a childhood friend, so this case is more personal than most. Now living in Orkney with his partner, Willow, and their son, Perez is soon drawn into the lives of the islanders, many of whom harbour secrets. Dark secrets, which could have led to the man’s murder.

Here, in these ancient lands where history runs deep, Perez must discern the truth from legend before a desperate killer strikes again...