Alan Hunter

About the Author

The last of the George Gently novels, this was the final one Alan Hunter wrote before finishing his career and retiring the character. Published in 1999 on the 15th of February, this was the end of an impressive forty-six book run that hadn’t stopped since Hunter had begun in 1955. Setting up the character of George Gently’s final case, it aims to wrap things up once and for all. Found murdered on the bed is one mistress, as the owner of the Putney flat is nowhere to be seen leaving her strangled. As the Chief Superintendent George Gently breaks into the home after a disappearance is reported, he finds the victim with his team and they’re led to their final case. Initially thought to be a simple case of betrayal and murder, there’s more to it than first meets the ey. Alan Hunter is the author of over 51 books across 1 series. Their most famous work is the Publication Order of Inspector George Gently Books series, which has garnered millions of readers worldwide. With such a prolific career, Alan Hunter has established themselves as one of the most influential authors in contemporary fiction.