The Recurring Cast
Character · Shetland · 9 books

Sandy Wilson

Detective constable and Jimmy’s colleague · Ann Cleeves

Sandy Wilson is Jimmy’s young detective constable, a Whalsay man who grows into the job.

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Character facts

First appearance
Raven Black (2006)
Latest appearance
The Killing Stones (2025)
Books
9 (9 major)
Series
Shetland (Jimmy Perez)
Author
Ann Cleeves
Circle
Shetland

Where to meet Sandy Wilson

Sandy Wilson first appears in Raven Black (2006), in a major role, book 1 of the Shetland (Jimmy Perez) series.

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Every book with Sandy Wilson

In publication order, with the size of their role in each.

  1. 2006MRaven Blackmajor role · Shetland (Jimmy Perez)Buy
  2. 2008MWhite Nightsmajor role · Shetland (Jimmy Perez)Buy
  3. 2009MRed Bonesmajor role · Shetland (Jimmy Perez)Buy
  4. 2010MBlue Lightningmajor role · Shetland (Jimmy Perez)Buy
  5. 2013MDead Watermajor role · Shetland (Jimmy Perez)Buy
  6. 2014MThin Airmajor role · Shetland (Jimmy Perez)Buy
  7. 2016MCold Earthmajor role · Shetland (Jimmy Perez)Buy
  8. 2018MWild Firemajor role · Shetland (Jimmy Perez)Buy
  9. 2025MThe Killing Stonesmajor role · Shetland (Jimmy Perez)Buy

Appears most often with

CharacterBooks together
Cassie HunterFran’s daughter, raised by Jimmy9
Jimmy PerezDetective Inspector in Shetland9
Fran HunterArtist and Jimmy’s partner4
Willow ReevesDetective Inspector from Inverness4
Roy TaylorDetective Inspector from Inverness3