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Name: Written in Bone
Rating: 4 (4 reviews)
Author: Simon Beckett

Written in Bone is a novel written by the British crime fiction writer Simon Beckett, first published in 2007. It is the second novel to feature forensic anthropologist Dr. David Hunter. Set in the Outer Hebrides, this crime novel features a forensic anthropologist investigating a burned body found in a deserted house on a small island while dealing with personal and professional obstacles.

First publish date: January 9, 2008

Genre: Mystery & Detective/Police Procedural

Authors: Simon Beckett

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