Written in Bone (The David Hunter Thrillers)

By: Simon Beckett

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Synopsis: A forensic pathologist discovers a vicious killer loose on a remote Scottish isle in this British thriller by &“one of the country&’s best crime writers&” (Sunday Express).Dr. David Hunter should be at home in London with the woman he loves. Instead, as a favor to a beleaguered colleague, he&’s on the remote Hebridean island of Runa to inspect a grisly discovery. David is shocked by what he finds: a body almost totally incinerated except for the feet and a single hand. The local police are certain it&’s an accidental death, but David is not convinced.After examining the scorched remains, it&’s clear to David that this was no accident—it was murder. But as the small, isolated community considers the enormity of David&’s findings, a catastrophic storm hits the island. The power goes down, communication with the mainland is cut off, and then the killing begins in earnest . . .