📖 About Dr. David Hunter

Dr. David Hunter is a series universe written by Simon Beckett. The complete collection runs to 9 books across 1 series, published between 2006 and 2026.

The main series is Publication Order of David Hunter Books with 9 books. It opens with The Chemistry of Death (2006) and currently runs to The Bone Garden (2026).

Series included on this page:

🎯 Where to Start with Dr. David Hunter

New readers should begin with the first book of the main series in publication order: The Chemistry of Death (2006), book 1 of Publication Order of David Hunter Books. Reading in publication order lets the world and characters develop the way the author intended, and it avoids spoilers that later books may contain.

Each of the 1 series on this page is expandable — click a series heading to see every title it contains, in order, with a direct link to buy the book on Amazon.

📚 Dr. David Hunter Books in Order

Publication Order of David Hunter Books
9 books
1
The Chemistry of Death book cover1The Chemistry of Death2006Buy on Amazon
Written in Bone book cover2Written in Bone2007Buy on Amazon
Whispers of the Dead book cover3Whispers of the Dead2010Buy on Amazon
The Calling of the Grave book cover4The Calling of the Grave2010Buy on Amazon
Cat and Mouse book cover5Cat and Mouse2013Buy on Amazon
The Restless Dead book cover6The Restless Dead2016Buy on Amazon
Snowfall & Just Another Day book cover7Snowfall & Just Another Day2016Buy on Amazon
The Scent of Death book cover8The Scent of Death2019Buy on Amazon
The Bone Garden book cover9The Bone Garden2026Buy on Amazon

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many Dr. David Hunter books are there?
There are 9 books in the Dr. David Hunter collection, organised into 1 series and published between 2006 and 2026.
What is the first Dr. David Hunter book?
The first book is The Chemistry of Death, published in 2006.
What order should I read the Dr. David Hunter books in?
Most readers use publication order, which is the order the books were originally released. A chronological order is also provided on this page for readers who prefer to follow the internal timeline of the story.
Who wrote the Dr. David Hunter books?
The Dr. David Hunter books were written by Simon Beckett.
Is the Dr. David Hunter series finished?
The main series, Publication Order of David Hunter Books, has 9 books so far. The most recent title listed on this page gives the current end point of the series.
When did the Dr. David Hunter series start?
The earliest title in this collection was published in 2006, and the most recent in 2026.