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Simon Beckett Books in Order
Simon Beckett is a British journalist and author. His books, in particular the crime series around forensic anthropologist Dr David Hunter, have sold 21 million copies worldwide, and have had particular success in Germany and Scandinavia.
Bibliography verified: April 2026
Quick Answer
What are all of Simon Beckett's book series? Simon Beckett has written 3 book series. The most notable is the David Hunter series.
Complete series list with all books in reading order below.
Book Series by Simon Beckett
- #1
The Chemistry of Death(2006) - #2
Written in Bone(2007) - #3
Whispers of the Dead(2010) - #4
The Calling of the Grave(2010) - #5
Cat and Mouse(2013) - #6
The Restless Dead(2016) - #7
Snowfall & Just Another Day(2016) - #8
The Scent of Death(2019) - #9The Bone Garden(2026)
- #1The Lost(2022)
- #1
Fine Lines(1994) - #2
Animals(1995) - #3
Where There's Smoke(1997) - #4Owning Jacob(1998)
- #5
Stone Bruises(2013)
About Simon Beckett
Simon Beckett is a British journalist and author. His books, in particular the crime series around forensic anthropologist Dr David Hunter, have sold 21 million copies worldwide, and have had particular success in Germany and Scandinavia.
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