How many books has Simon Beckett written?

Simon Beckett has written 15 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 1994 to 2026.

What is the first book in each Simon Beckett series?

Here are the first books in Simon Beckett's series: David Hunter: The Chemistry of Death.

What order should I read Simon Beckett's books?

We recommend reading Simon Beckett's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.

Is Simon Beckett still writing new books?

Yes, Simon Beckett has 1 ongoing series: David Hunter.

Simon Beckett Reading Order

3 series · 15 books · Born 1960

Mystery & Thriller

Simon Beckett is a British crime writer whose forensic thrillers have captivated millions of readers across Europe, particularly in Germany and Scandinavia. Best known for his David Hunter series featuring a forensic anthropologist protagonist, Beckett has written fifteen novels spanning multiple crime and mystery franchises since 1994. His background as a journalist informs the procedural authenticity and investigative depth that characterize his psychological thrillers and standalone works.

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David Hunter Series

Ongoing

9 books (2006–2026)

Simon Beckett's David Hunter series comprises nine mystery and thriller novels published between 2006 and 2026, with new installments still being released. This ongoing series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Chemistry of Death and continuing through The Bone Garden. The books follow forensic anthropologist David Hunter as he investigates complex cases that intertwine personal tragedy with professional investigation across multiple settings and time periods.

Start with The Chemistry of Death, the first of 9 books in the David Hunter series.

Start this series with The Chemistry of Death

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1	The Chemistry of Death 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Written in Bone 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Calling of the Grave 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Whispers of the Dead 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Cat and Mouse 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Snowfall & Just Another Day 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	The Restless Dead 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	The Scent of Death 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	The Bone Garden 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Jonah Colley Series

Complete

1 book (2022–2022)

#	Title
1	The Lost 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

5 books (1994–2013)

Simon Beckett's five mystery and thriller novels span from 1994 to 2013 and should be read in publication order, beginning with Fine Lines. Each book stands alone as an independent story, making them accessible as individual reads or as a complete collection. The series is now complete with all five titles available: Fine Lines, Animals, Where There's Smoke, Owning Jacob, and Stone Bruises.

Start with Fine Lines, the first of 5 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with Fine Lines