The Chemistry of Death

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The Chemistry of Death  
Author(s) Simon Beckett
Country United Kingdom
Language English
Series David Hunter Series
Genre(s) Crime, Mystery
Publisher Bantam Books
Publication date 2006
Media type Print
Pages 336 p. (2006 edition)
ISBN ISBN 978-0593055212
OCLC Number 62475531
Followed by Written in Bone

The Chemistry of Death is a novel by the British crime fiction writer Simon Beckett, first published in 2006. The novel introduced the character of Dr David Hunter, who has gone on to feature in other novels by the writer. The Chemistry of Death was nominated for the Duncan Lawrie Dagger by the Crime Writer's Association in 2006.

[edit] Plot

Forensics expert David Hunter is recovering from a shattering tragedy three years earlier. Working in an isolated Norfolk village as a doctor, he discovers a woman's mutilated corpse. Police want to exploit Hunter's forensic knowledge to help identify the killer, but he is wary of involvement. Another woman disappears and the small community in which Hunter has taken refuge is divided by suspicion, including suspicion of Hunter himself.


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