Scott Hunter books

Scott Hunter is a British crime fiction author known for the DCI Brendan Moran detective series, which follows a world-weary Irish detective through 11 novels of police procedural suspense.

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The Fragile Cage 2022 Buy

Chronicles of Britannia

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The Serpent and the Slave 2011 Buy

DCI Brendan Moran Reading Order

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Black December 2011 Buy
Creatures of Dust 2013 Buy
Death Walks Behind You 2015 Buy
A Crime for all Seasons 2016 Buy
Silent as the Dead 2018 Buy
Gone Too Soon 2019 Buy
The Enemy Inside 2020 Buy
When Stars Grow Dark 2021 Buy
The Cold Light of Death 2021 Buy
Closer to the Dead 2022 Buy
In the Key of Death 2024 Buy

Non-Fiction

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Rattle and Drum 2012 Buy

Power of the Stones Reading Order

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The Ley Lines of Lushbury 2010 Buy
Winter Solstice 2023 Buy

Short Stories/Novellas

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Long Goodbyes 2016 Buy

Standalone Novels

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The Trespass 2013 Buy

Scott Hunter writes crime fiction anchored by his detective character Brendan Moran, a world-weary Irish DCI whose cases range from cold murders to serial killings. The series began with Black December in 2011 and has grown to 11 books, building a loyal readership through consistent, atmospheric storytelling.

Beyond crime fiction, Hunter has written historical fiction (The Serpent and the Slave), children’s fantasy (the Power of the Stones books), and a standalone thriller (The Trespass). His background as a musician — he has recorded with Jethro Tull and performed with Mungo Jerry — adds an unusual dimension to his creative life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Scott Hunter written?

Scott Hunter has written eighteen books across seven series.

What was Scott Hunter's first book?

Scott Hunter’s first book is The Ley Lines of Lushbury, published in 2010.

What is Scott Hunter's background?

Hunter is from Romford, Essex and began his writing career after winning first prize in the Sunday Express Short Story Competition. He won the Margery Allingham Short Mystery Award in 2022 and has been shortlisted by the Crime Writers’ Association. He is also a musician who has recorded with Jethro Tull and performed with Mungo Jerry.

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