Dr David Hunter
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Dr David Hunter is a popular fiction character created by novelist Simon Beckett
, as the protagonist of his bestselling crime novels. Hunter debuted in 2006 in the novel The Chemistry of Death
, followed in 2007 by Written in Bone
. A third novel, Whispers of the Dead
appeared in 2009. A fourth novel, The Calling Of The Grave appeared in 2010.
Dr Hunter is a widower having lost his wife and daughter in a car accident. He is by training a forensic anthropologist. He left his old life behind however, after the tragedy involving his wife and daughter, in order to work as a General practitioner
in the Norfolk
village of Manham. Events in Manham lead to Dr Hunter calling upon his forensic skills again. His girlfriend is a teacher named Jenny whom he met in Manham.
All three novels share the theme of murder in isolated communities or settings and involve a retired/semi-retired character with a tragic past.
Simon Beckett
Simon Beckett is a British journalist and author.-Life and works:After earning a Master of Arts degree in English, Beckett taught in Spain and played in several bands before becoming a freelance journalist. He has written for The Times, The Independent on Sunday, The Daily Telegraph, The Observer,...
, as the protagonist of his bestselling crime novels. Hunter debuted in 2006 in the novel The Chemistry of Death
The Chemistry of Death
The Chemistry of Death is a novel by the British crime fiction writer Simon Beckett, first published in 2006. The novel introduced the character of Dr David Hunter, who has gone on to feature in other novels by the writer....
, followed in 2007 by Written in Bone
Written in Bone
Written in Bone is a novel written by the British crime fiction writer Simon Beckett, first published in 2007. It is the second novel to feature Dr David Hunter....
. A third novel, Whispers of the Dead
Whispers of the Dead
Whispers of the Dead is the third novel in the Dr David Hunter series, created by Simon Beckett. It was published in January 2009."Recuperating from a near-fatal attack, forensic anthropologist David Hunter has returned to the renowned research facility where he first trained - the Body Farm in...
appeared in 2009. A fourth novel, The Calling Of The Grave appeared in 2010.
Dr Hunter is a widower having lost his wife and daughter in a car accident. He is by training a forensic anthropologist. He left his old life behind however, after the tragedy involving his wife and daughter, in order to work as a General practitioner
General practitioner
A general practitioner is a medical practitioner who treats acute and chronic illnesses and provides preventive care and health education for all ages and both sexes. They have particular skills in treating people with multiple health issues and comorbidities...
in the Norfolk
Norfolk
Norfolk is a low-lying county in the East of England. It has borders with Lincolnshire to the west, Cambridgeshire to the west and southwest and Suffolk to the south. Its northern and eastern boundaries are the North Sea coast and to the north-west the county is bordered by The Wash. The county...
village of Manham. Events in Manham lead to Dr Hunter calling upon his forensic skills again. His girlfriend is a teacher named Jenny whom he met in Manham.
All three novels share the theme of murder in isolated communities or settings and involve a retired/semi-retired character with a tragic past.