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ⓘ About Simon Beckett
Growing up, the author read horror and science fiction rigorously. Later, he would move to crime novels after first being introduced to books by novelist and screenwriter Raymond Chandler. In adulthood, Beckett’s interest in crime-writing was further developed by a combination of his inclination towards darker ideas, and experiences from his early career in writing. After obtaining a Masters of Art degree in English (during which Beckett pursued creative writing, among others), the author did property repairs for several years before teaching English in Spain. During this time, the author started writing again, as his working hours were limited to only the evenings.
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Who is Simon Beckett?
Growing up, the author read horror and science fiction rigorously. Later, he would move to crime novels after first being introduced to books by novelist and screenwriter Raymond Chandler. In adulthood, Beckett's interest in crime-writing was further developed by a combination of his inclination towards darker ideas, and experiences from his early career in writing.
Which Simon Beckett series should I start with?
The best place to start is the David Hunter series, the earliest of Simon Beckett's multi-book series: it opens with The Chemistry of Death (2006) and runs to 9 books across 2006–2026, ending with The Bone Garden (2026).
How many books has Simon Beckett written?
Simon Beckett has 15 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1994 and 2026. 10 of them belong to 2 named series — the largest being the David Hunter series with 9 books — and 5 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Simon Beckett's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Simon Beckett's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are David Hunter (2006–2026, 9 books) and Jonah Colley (2022, 1 book).
How are Simon Beckett's books organised into series?
This guide splits Simon Beckett's 15 books into 2 named series and 5 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: David Hunter (9 books, 2006–2026); Jonah Colley (1 book, 2022).