Vera fans have been left devastated after the show’s creator shared a bleak update about the future of the franchise. 

Fans have marvelled over the tales of Detective Vera Stanhope on screen and in writing for years. 

The TV show, Vera, has become a much-loved and acclaimed series since its debut in 2011. 

It was based on the novels by the talented Ann Cleeves, however the author has revealed a devastating blow to fans. 

According to the Express, the acclaimed writer shared at Bath Literature Festival that there would only be one more addition to the detective novels. 

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Vera fans have been left devastated after the show’s creator shared a bleak update about the future of the franchise 

Fans have marvelled over the tales of Detective Vera Stanhope on screen and in writing for years. Pictured: Vera star Brenda Blethyn and writer Ann Cleeves  

Acclaimed writer Ann Cleeves (pictured) shared at Bath Literature Festival that there would only be one more addition to the detective novels

She said: ‘There will only be one more Vera novel,’ subsequently hinting with a playful comment: ‘But I probably won’t kill her off!’

The writer cheekily added: ‘Well, that was a bombshell, wasn’t it?’

According to the publication, fans were devastated by the news and expressed their dismay on social media. 

One reportedly penned:  “She can’t do that.’

Another asked: ‘Does this mean there will be no more Vera books?’

It comes after Vera fans broke down in tears and made a desperate plea to ITV bosses as the final season kicked off in January.

The detective series is famed for its compelling storylines, mysteries and captivating performances.

However, Oscar-nominated actress Brenda Blethyn, 78, who stars as DCI Vera Stanhope in the show, has hung up her infamous trench coat and hat and bid farewell to Northumberland and the North East with one last season.

Fans who tuned into the first episode on New Year’s Day were left sobbing just seconds into the show.

They took to social media to demand that similar detective shows are made to fill the Vera-shaped hole forming in their hearts.

It comes after Vera fans broke down in tears and made a desperate plea to ITV bosses as the final season kicked off in January 

‘I’m going to miss watching #Vera on @itv. Straightforward detective drama with no OTT stories or officers with hang-ups or dark secrets. Need more like this!’

‘Can’t believe it’s the last Vera. Have enjoyed every episode.’

‘1 of 2 final episodes of #Vera. Honestly I’ve been watching this for such a long time, one of the only shows mum and myself will sit and watch together and try to figure out who done it. Sad to see it ending. Brenda Blethyn is an icon.’

‘Great episode tonight, kept me guessing right to the end. Gutted the series is ending. #Vera’

 All episodes of Vera are available to stream on ITVX.