Imagined crossover · Police detectives
What if Jimmy Perez met Logan McRae?
The islands and the Granite City. Two detectives of Scotland’s far north, one quiet and thoughtful, one battered and darkly funny.
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The pair
Jimmy PerezDetective Inspector in ShetlandBy Ann Cleeves · Shetland (Jimmy Perez) · first in Raven Black
Logan McRaeDetective Sergeant, later Inspector, in AberdeenBy Stuart MacBride · Logan McRae · first in Cold Granite
Chemistry7/10
Friction4/10
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Where and when
Aberdeen and Shetland
The 2000s and 2010s
The story
- How they might meet
- A body is found on the overnight ferry from Lerwick to Aberdeen, and both police forces claim it.
- Why they would work
- Two detectives of Scotland’s far north, one quiet and thoughtful, one battered and darkly funny.
- What each brings
- Jimmy knows the islands and their people. Logan knows Aberdeen’s streets, its villains and how to survive his bosses.
- Where they would clash
- Logan’s world is chaotic and noisy; Jimmy’s is slow and careful. They would both be glad to get off the ferry.
Strengths compared
Jimmy Perez Logan McRae
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On the page together
The years in which each character's books were published.
Read your way in
Start with each character's first appearance.
- Raven BlackAnn Cleeves · 2006 · Jimmy Perez's first appearanceBuy on Amazon
- Cold GraniteStuart MacBride · 2005 · Logan McRae's first appearanceBuy on Amazon
