Val Penny books

Val Penny is a Scottish crime fiction author known for her Edinburgh Crime Mysteries series featuring Detective Inspector Hunter Wilson.

Edinburgh Crime Mysteries Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Hunter’s Chase 2018 Buy
Hunter’s Revenge 2018 Buy
Hunter’s Blood 2020 Buy
Hunter’s Force 2019 Buy
Hunter’s Secret 2020 Buy
Hunter’s Rules 2022 Buy

Jane Renwick

Title Published Buy on Amazon
The First Cut 2021 Buy

Non-Fiction

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Let’s Get Published 2020 Buy

Val Penny writes crime fiction rooted in Edinburgh, drawing on the city’s atmosphere and its mix of old-town charm and modern grit. Her main series follows DI Hunter Wilson as he investigates crimes across the Scottish capital, starting with Hunter’s Chase in 2018.

Beyond her fiction, Penny has also published the non-fiction guide Let’s Get Published, sharing her experience navigating the world of independent publishing. Her Jane Renwick series introduced a new character with The First Cut in 2021, broadening her range within the crime genre.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Val Penny written?

Val Penny has written eight books across three series.

What was Val Penny's first book?

Val Penny’s first book is Hunter’s Chase, published in 2018.

What genre does Val Penny write in?

Val Penny writes crime fiction set in Edinburgh, Scotland. Her Edinburgh Crime Mysteries series follows Detective Inspector Hunter Wilson through a range of cases in and around the Scottish capital. She has also written the standalone thriller The First Cut under her Jane Renwick series.

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