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ⓘ About Alan Hunter
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.
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Who is Alan Hunter?
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.
Which Alan Hunter series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Inspector George Gently series, the earliest of Alan Hunter's multi-book series: it opens with Gently Does It (1955) and runs to 51 books across 1955–2016, ending with Gently with Passion (2016).
How many books has Alan Hunter written?
Alan Hunter has 51 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1955 and 2016. Every one of them sits in one of 1 named series — the largest being the Inspector George Gently series with 51 books.
In what order should Alan Hunter's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Alan Hunter's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Inspector George Gently (1955–2016, 51 books).
How are Alan Hunter's books organised into series?
This guide splits Alan Hunter's 51 books into 1 named series, with no standalone titles: Inspector George Gently (51 books, 1955–2016).