Written in Bone

About “Written in Bone”

Written in Bone is a 2007 crime novel by Simon Beckett, the second book in the Dr. David Hunter series. The story takes place in the Outer Hebrides and follows the forensic anthropologist as he investigates a severely burned body discovered in a deserted house on an island. The novel presents challenges both personal and professional for the protagonist. It was praised for its plot twists and accurate scientific details, with reviewers considering it an improvement over Beckett’s first novel. The book is followed by Whispers of the Dead and preceded by The Chemistry of Death.