Where to start with Simon Beckett
Start with Promise Me, the first book in the Minutos, contados series, published in 2006. This novel introduces Dr. David Hunter, the forensic anthropologist who anchors Beckett’s most recognized series. Proceed with the remaining two books in the series—The Chemistry of Death and The Anatomy of Murder—in publication order to follow the chronological development of the character and his investigations. These books form a continuous narrative arc centered on Hunter’s work and personal journey. While Beckett also wrote standalone novels such as The Calling of the Grave (2010) and Stone Bruises (2014), they are not connected to the Dr. Hunter series and do not share characters or settings. The Minutos, contados series remains the primary entry point for readers seeking Beckett’s established fictional world.
Series by Simon Beckett
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Buy on Amazon2006 · Simon Beckett
In this 2006 novel by Simon Beckett, David Hunter, a former forensics expert who moved to rural Norfolk three years ago to escape his London life and…
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Written in Bone is a 2007 crime novel by Simon Beckett, the second book in the Dr. David Hunter series. The story takes place in the Outer Hebrides…
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Whispers of the Dead is the third novel in the Dr David Hunter series, created by Simon Beckett. It was published in January 2009 by Bantam Press,…
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2010 · Simon Beckett
verwesung simon beskett is a 2010 book by Simon Beckett. It is book 4 of the series Q136463166. Catalog genres: Crime Fiction, Mystery Fiction.
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Buy on Amazon2006 · Harlan Coben
It began with a phone call at 2:17am. Myron Bolitar answers the ring, and Aimee Biel, a frightened teenager, asks for help. She had trusted Myron…
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Twenty years ago, four teenagers at summer camp walked into the woods at night; two were found murdered and the others never seen again. Paul…
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2007 · Simon Beckett
Written in Bone is a 2007 crime novel by Simon Beckett, the second book in the Dr. David Hunter series. The story takes place in the Outer Hebrides…
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Frequently asked questions
How many books has Simon Beckett written?
We list 7 books by Simon Beckett across 2 series, published between 2006–2014 — each shown in full reading order.
What order should I read Simon Beckett's books?
Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “The Chemistry of Death.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.
Where can I buy Simon Beckett's books?
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