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The Restless Dead: (David Hunter 5) Hardcover

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Book 5 of 6

Dr David Hunter
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416 pages
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English
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Bantam Press
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6.38 x 1.46 x 9.45 inches
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0593063473
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978-0593063477
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Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 416 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0593063473
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0593063477
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.51 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.38 x 1.46 x 9.45 inches

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- #27,162 in Police Procedurals (Books)
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JOINT WINNER OF THE EUROPEAN CRIME FICTION STAR ‘RIPPER’ AWARD 2018/19

Simon Beckett is the No.1 International Bestselling author of the David Hunter series. His books have been translated into 29 languages, appeared in the Sunday Times Top 10 bestseller lists and sold over 10 million copies worldwide. A former freelance journalist who has written for The Times, The Daily Telegraph, The Independent on Sunday and The Observer, the inspiration for the first David Hunter novel came after a visit to the world-renowned Body Farm in Tennessee introduced him to the work of forensic anthropologists.

As well as co-winning the Ripper Award in 2018/19, the largest European crime prize, Simon has won the Raymond Chandler Society’s ‘Marlowe’ Award and been short-listed for the CWA Gold Dagger, CWA Dagger in the Library and Theakston’s Crime Novel of the Year.

In addition to the six David Hunter titles, the most recent of which is The Scent of Death, he has written five standalone novels, one of which, Where There’s Smoke, was adapted into a major ITV two-part drama.

Find out more on www.simonbeckett.com, or follow him on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

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"Simon Beckett’s sixth novel featuring the forensic anthropologist David Hunter is arguably his best . . . a superbly strong read." (Marcel Berlins THE TIMES)

“Brilliantly original ... Simon’s first crime novel The Chemistry of Death absolutely blew me away and he just gets better by the book!" (PETER JAMES)

"A satisfyingly dark and twisting thriller." (MAIL ON SUNDAY)

"An arresting setup . . . Beckett has regained his best form . . . the exigencies of a macabre investigative thriller are dispatched with characteristic aplomb." (Barry Forshaw FINANCIAL TIMES)

"Beckett's masterful storytelling and macabre forensic details make his novels utterly chilling reads." (TESS GERRITSEN)

"The forensics are chillingly authentic, the writing is both taut and beautifully atmospheric.’ (ANN CLEEVES)

‘Terrifying… Rarely have the mechanics of suspense been so effectively realized outside an Alfred Hitchcock movie.’ (THE DAILY EXPRESS)

‘Beckett is one of the country’s best crime writers… His books are intelligent, beautifully written and utterly gripping.’ (THE SUNDAY EXPRESS)

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Vicky

It has been a long seven years

Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2017

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It has been seven years since Simon Beckett has released a new addition to his David Hunter series and fans of the series have been eagerly waiting in anticipation including me. Beckett was rather cruel at least with his English speaking fans as he released the German edition of The Restless Dead back in October and it wasn’t until early April that the hard-bound English copy was released in the UK. It has not, however, been released in the US. But fans in America don’t dismay, it is possible to get copies through UK distributors, which is what I did. Sorry, no e-book yet for us Yanks. Even though I had to wait this long and pay more for a book than I have in years, I am not disappointed.

The story begins not long after the events that occurred in the previous novel, The Calling of the Grave, and as a result of these events Hunter is not getting much work in his occupation as a forensic anthropologist. Out of the blue he gets a call from an Essex homicide detective, Bob Lundy, requesting his presence in the recovery of a body from the Backwater Estuary. At the recovery site it becomes clear to Hunter that his presence is only required to ‘to cover the backs’ of the investigation team, as they seemed quite certain that the body was Leo Villiers, the son of a wealthy businessman Stephen Villiers, and a suspect in the murder of Emma Derby, the beautiful wife of local architect Andrew Trask. What seems to be an open and shut case turns out to be anything but and Hunter gets caught up in a complicated case that opens up a whole can of worms for the folks that call the Backwater Estuary home.

In my review of the series on my blog, A-Thrill-A-Week, I mercilessly picked on Beckett about his use of adipocere in his first David Hunter novel The Chemistry of Death. Adipocere, also known as grave wax, slowly forms on corpses that have been exposed to conditions that are moist and low on oxygen. However, in The Chemistry of Death, Beckett had adipocere forming in conditions that were exactly the opposite. Well, now, I am glad to say that Beckett has in every respect redeemed himself in The Restless Dead, as his use of adipocere could very well have formed under the conditions from where the bodies were found. For this I am more than happy to give The Restless Dead a five star review.

Seriously, The Restless Dead has proven to be a delightful addition to the series especially for the aficionado of forensic thrillers. I hope, and I emphasize hope, that Beckett doesn’t wait another seven years to give us fans another David Hunter novel. Though this could be read as a standalone novel, Beckett does make references to two previous books in the series, Written in Bone and The Calling of the Grave.

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Hootie

Good story, proofreading errors

Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2022

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so one the one hand, a good story, engrossing. I would have given it a 4 for the story. The book, though, had problems. Speaking here specifically of the kindle version, there were periods where periods didn't belong and misspelled words (photogrephy?). Those errors were unfortunate but not too problematic. Worse, there were several occasions were opening quote marks were missing. So, you'd start reading something that made little sense until you got to the end of the passage and only then find out it wasn't a thought or narration, it was speech. Just sloppy.

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Dianne

Complex, Moody Mystery

Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2018

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I have waited a long time for this reappearance of Dr. Hunter, forensic anthropologist! This is the fifth in the series, but there has been a long time gap since the fourth. Now being reacquainted, I hope another will be forthcoming, and sooner. Mr. Beckett has written a very complex, moody mystery. Under a cloud from a past police case, Dr. Hunter is unsure of his standing at the university where he works or with the police in working as a consultant until the phone rings, and he is summoned to a recovery of a body in water. The locale is an eerie, salt marsh, desolate area called Backwaters. Only two hours from London, it is an area wracked by flood and disappearing beaches, filled with silt and sandbars, no longer a holiday destination. In leaving the area, David Hunter, of necessity, takes a short cut and finds himself in a rapidly rising creek, his car hopelessly mired. The chance encounter with a local man coming to his rescue sets in motion his involvement in multiple deaths, all requiring his expertise in deciphering causes of long past deaths. The atmosphere Mr. Beckett creates is mesmerizing and enhances the mysteries at hand. This is a complicated plot that keeps you guessing and wondering...all to a satisfying end. The bit of romance was an added attraction. I will be impatiently waiting for number six.

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monchari

Love the series

Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2018

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I don't think I will ever be able to give this series anything under 5 stars.
While I cannot say this one was as high great as the previous book 1-4, but it still so worth waiting for 6 years.
Yes, you read it right.
6 years after book 4 (please Mr.Beckett, don't torture us like this again).

I'm not sure what was the lack in this book, but some element is missing.
Maybe it's the darkness of the atmosphere, the disgusting condition, or the horror of the situation.
This book just failed to drag me under with it.
Normally I would feel like I was under the horror blanket with Dr.Hunter, but this time I felt Iike I'm watching him only. Not 'Participating'.

I really love First Person POV narrating style (for the whole book).
It's so thrilling and exciting, like some kind of reality.
'Cause you can feel like self-experience.

The story was twisted so many times. You will not get the answer so easily.
Even at the near end of the book, there still has so many ??? to think about.
Those who don't like easy answers will absolutely love this book.

My dear Dr.Hunter, I think you will get the best news and the worst news during the same period when we meet you next time.

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Yet another one

Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2018

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I have been a great fan of the whole series and couldn’t wait to finally read yet another story of Dr. David Hunter. I love all books and the only thing missing in this one is the chilling atmosphere the other books provided. While I couldn’t lay down the other four books I had a hard time getting into this one. However, After the first pages it becomes more and more suspenseful. An easy read and still lots of fun after all those years!!! Love it!

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Bones1940

Simon Beckett has done it, again!!!!

Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2018

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His 5th book is this series (David Hunter 5) is another gripping thriller! The first 4 kept me on the edge of my seat, and it was hard to put the books down!

Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2020

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Excellent book and author. I could not get from my library but I could get it from Amazon. A lifesaver in the pandemic for a reader like me.

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Bob Hurley

Restless Waters

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 16, 2019

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First Simon Beckett book I have read, slow but intriguing with David Hunter literally “swept into the torrent of Rachel’s life at the Creek. All be it his life as a GP has fallen apart David Hunter’s new life as a forensic anthropologist brings him into contact with DI Lundy and strange events in this remote seaside location. The characters begin to both evolve and dissolve in front of Hunter. The evolving characters bring this tale to an unbelievable crescendo. Very enjoyable read

Ang

Fab read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 20, 2017

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I have missed this series. I stumbled across the Chemistry of Death by accident some time ago and loved it. So much so, I recommended it to everyone I met. This book is 5th in the series and I loved it. It grabbed me from the start. The characters were very believable and I found myself tearing through the book to discover what was to happen next. Fab read- hope book number 6 is not too far away!

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R. L. D. Cooper

The Restless Dead

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 17, 2019

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A good attempt but let down by repetition. For one person to be so involved with so many dead bodies in such a short period of time, even as a professional, was not believable. Many of the characters we not very well developed. More charity as to their ages would have helped. Lastly, the Transitioning of one of the main characters came across as shallow and opportunistic.

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GHam001

Another brilliant book in the David Hunter series

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 27, 2018

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I've enjoyed all the David Hunter books by Simon Beckett, and The Restless Dead is no exception. The book is well written, fast-paced and peppered with interesting and engaging characters. However, Simon Beckett's greatest strength is his amazing description of place - he really captures the isolation and bleakness of the Essex wetlands, resulting in a claustrophobic feeling throughout the book.

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bobbieduff

What drama, What suspense.!!!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 2, 2022

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My voyage of discovery of Simon Beckett continues. I really have enjoyed the Dr. David Hunter character but I’m afraid I find him o bit of a wimp. More backbone please.

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