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The victim has been bound and tortured, the body decomposed beyond recognition...
A second body is found. A nightmare is about to begin...
A serial killer is at work and the death toll is rising...
A brutal abduction - a helpless victim is taken...

And for forensics expert David Hunter, it's become a terrifying race against time.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bantam; British Edition (January 1, 2010)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 480 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0553817515
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0553817515
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.8 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 1.18 x 7.8 inches

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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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Californiagirl

Hunter in Tennessee

Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2022

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The first 2 books were excellent. This one was well written, but there were factors I found annoying. The American cast acted too English. The interaction between Hunter and the American cast didn’t ring true. I prefer Dr David Hunter to be in the UK, and Dr Kay Scarpetta in the US. The repeated references to Hunter‘s self doubts and Lieberman‘s heart condition became very annoying. The descriptions of decaying bodies are nauseating, a little less would be totally fine with me. In all books of the series so far the endings are over the top. Too many people and animals are getting killed. I‘d like Dr Hunter to stay in the UK! Book 2 was perfect!

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Yolanda S. Bean

Not What I Expected

Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2019

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The third volume in the David Hunter series isn't quite as thrilling as the second book, unfortunately, The change of scenery was interesting, though - but maybe that was part of why I didn't enjoy it quite as much... I think that the dramatic ending of the second installment had me expecting a different sort of continuation, and this one just didn't pick up where I expected it to which let me down a bit. Still, I am interested in seeing what happens next in the series - it's a solid series and the ending twist has become something of a trademark over these last three books.

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B. K. Walker

It Doesn't Get Any Better Than This

Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2009

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Talk about a page turner! In the third installment of Simon Beckett's Dr. David Hunter series, a serial killer is at large in Tennessee and he seems to be taunting the police and the forensics team as one by one, the body count increases while members of the team become drawn into the sick mind of a psychopath.

While only a few painful physical reminders remain from the knife attack portrayed in the last book, Written in Bone, Dr. Hunter has not recovered psychologically and is plagued with self doubt and second guessing which affects his ability to confidently carry out his work. He journeys from London to Tennessee to get his mojo back and carry out research with his elderly mentor and friend, Dr. Tom Lieberman, director of The Body Farm.

Many twists and turns in this book lead us down the humid, bug-infested trails in the Tennessee woods which will keep you on the edge of your seat until the last page.

Simon Beckett has earned a place on the top of my 'favorite authors' list. I really hope we don't have to wait long for the next book in this series.

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Ruth B. Ingram

Start at the body farm

Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2009

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Anyone who is knowledgable about forensics knows the body farm and what they study and do there. Dr David Hunter is in Tenneessee visiting with an old friend and doing some research in the body farm. Dr. Hunter is from England and does what Kathy Reichs and Kay Scarpetta do in this country. There is a serial killer about and he taunts and teases law enforcement with the dead he has killed and he has been a busy boy. Law enforcement has no inkling of the dimension of his miss deeds. Dr. Hunter becomes deeply involved and eventually a target for the killer. I suggest you do not start this book unless you have time to read it all at once because it will not let you put it down. This is my fourth Dr. David Hunter book and I am totally captivated. Well written, terse prose, well structured mystery. Enjoy.

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Judith Lindenau

A big shout for "Whispers"

Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2009

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"Whispers of the Dead" is Simon Beckett's third novel in this series, and it's certainly the best. All three of the forensic mysteries are good ones, certainly: they're well written and carefully plotted. The background is interesting, as well, and shows signs of thorough research. All three novels have interesting, conflicted characters, and all three turn to the unexpected in the final pages of the book. If I have a quarrel with this book, it's that the main villain (and for that matter, the secondary bad guys as well) need a little more character development--they shock us with their evil, and we have no 'aha' moments: we couldn't have seen it coming because there hasn't been enough information to have any kind of revelation about the evil that men do.

Good reading, though--assuming you have a strong constitution. I kept thinking these books would make great Spielberg movies, too.

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S. M. Bearder

Buying crime books for A N Other's recommendation

Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2011

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Slightly strangely I feel able to make comment on this book without having read it yet. This book was bought by me for my mother because she could not find a copy on amazon.co.uk. She had read a very positive review on the book in the Sunday Times and just WANTED a copy like now. Apparently this book came from Australia and arrived in very quick time. She had immediately read it and is glowing in her response. I trust this. She will be bringing the book for me to read in two weeks time ( and I live in Spain). This much travelled book will be discussed again - More anon

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monchari

My most favourite of all time

Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2013

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Is there anyway I can give this series, esp. this book more than 5 stars ??!!
I love Simon's story and his writing style and I love Dr.David Hunter!!
and this book is my favourite of the series (and of all crime-suspense novel) so far.

Once you started reading this book, you'll be drawn into the scene instantly.
You'll forget the real world...really!

This's the 3rd book in the series, and I think it's the spookiest one.
You'll feel like you're with David but invisible along the story.
I think you even feel you are able to smell and touch something!!

....Strengthen your stomach before reading this one....
I warned you...(^_-)-☆

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Katty777

Another great book in this serious

Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2013

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I fell in love with the first book about four years ago and recently read the next two. I now can't wait to read number for but am very disappointed to find that no ebook version is available. Ever since I read my first book on the iPad, I never wanted to go back to paper bags again. I hope they will release the e version some time in the future, I would really love to read calling of the grave too.

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Debora

Whispers of the predictable

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 28, 2019

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This is still an entertaining read, but predictable. Not as intriguing as the first two books.
Difficult read at times and set in America to help with probability?
I do enjoy Simon Becketts writing style, but as I said in my review of the second novel, do his killers have to kill off the victims pets as well, does it add more horror to the already heinous act.
Not to disappointed with this book, the dog mortality rate goes up within a few chapters.

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Michael Watson

Consistently good

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 10, 2009

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I've been a Beckett fan since day one so I had looked forward to this book for some time. It's good. In fact, it's very good but not fantastic. But that is said on the basis that his previous two were, in my view, excellent.

The story scene has moved from Scotland/London to Tennessee where David Hunter has gone to recuperate from the traumatic ending of 'Written in Bone'. Obviously, events overtake him. The official 'Body Farm' where he has made a visit - as you do - is overshadowed by a rather more private similar Farm and, with no help and even obstruction from the local constabulary, he ploughs ahead in his own way.

Hunter's return to normality didn't read right nor did the way he was treated by the local Police Force but, all-in-all, the story is a good one. Bodies do pile up with plenty of clues which turn out to be red herrings. The serial killer is not revealed until the last few pages, although one might believe that the killer was identified earlier. That piece of information shouldn't spoil the story for anyone as there are plenty of clues which, if recognized, would suggest who it isn't rather than who it is.

This is a book which can be read by anybody wanting a really good thriller. The two previous outings for David Hunter are certainly more than well worth reading and, obviously, the better before reading this. However, without any previous knowledge this story will stand alone; it's an interesting view that a British author has literally crossed into the immediate domain of Cornwell and Reichs and, I think, he's all the better for it. That said, I hope the next story returns to good 'ole UK where we seem to have more than our share of oddball killers on the loose.

'Whispers of the Dead' is very well written. It moves quickly and does not get bogged down in emotional re-runs. The killer's thoughts are briefly revealed almost chapter by chapter but without giving the game away. The accuracy of the forensic investiagtions is clear, helped along by a convenient psychologist partner whom Hunter would like to get to know but doesn't - again for reasons not explained until the last few pages. Now, there's a red herring for you.

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Another Masterpiece !

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 19, 2018

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I love the twists and turns in Simon Beckett's books, you don't see them coming. David Hunter is a great character and easy to like. This 3rd book is superb for anyone who enjoys psychological, serial killer with factual forensics ....and doesn't mind staying up all night because you can't put it down!! Would make a great film or TV series.

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Kirstine

Grisily but gripping

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 9, 2013

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This story is rather different from the author's previous two books featuring forensic pathologist, Dr Hunter, in that he is visiting a research facility in the USA that studies decomposition of cadavers under different environmental conditions euphemistically called The Body Farm. The upshot of this is that his expertise is not central to the story as he has to play second-fiddle to his hosts. The pathologists at the Body Farm also collaborate with police investigations and a case arises during Dr Hunter's visit that he is co-opted into helping with but which leads to some hostility from the police investigators. It's a good story with red herrings and cliff-hangers and certainly kept me reading.

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gail

whispers of the dead

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 27, 2012

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i bought this book after having read the two previous books in the David Hunter series. You get a really good sense of who he is and what hes about.He is a man who has had his share of knocks but is not downtrodden. You dont have to have read the previous books The Chemistry of Death and Written in Bone to enjoy this book but they are the reason for him being where he is in this book and why i bought this one. They are brilliant reads too! Whispers of the Dead is set in America but not full of American jargon.There are twists and turns at every corner and all are believable.David Hunter is a forensic expert. Its amazing what processes are carried out to establish causes of death and who is the killer.Its never as straight forward as you think! You get a real sense of what goes on but without getting bogged down in medical terms.Simon Beckett has a pretty graphic way of describing a crime scene as in 'maggots crawling out of the body like spilt milk' YUK.You just have to keep reading.Fantastic read hope it continues!!!!

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