Alan Hunter

Alan James Herbert Hunter (1922-2005) was an English bookseller, who wrote a long series of mysteries about Inspector George Gently.

Hunter was born in Norfolk and studied advertising. He served as an aircraft technician during WW2 and married Adelaide Cubitt in 1944, working in her father's bookshop before setting up his own in Norwich in 1950. Hunter also reviewed crime fiction for the Eastern Daily Press. His series character is Inspector (later Chief Superintendent) George Gently.

What genre does Alan Hunter write in?

Alan Hunter wrote crime and mystery fiction, best known for a long series of novels featuring Inspector (later Chief Superintendent) George Gently.

What is Alan Hunter best known for?

He is best known for the Inspector/Chief Superintendent George Gently series — a long-running set of detective novels set in England.

Where should I start with the George Gently books?

A good entry point is one of the early Gently novels; Booktopia lists titles such as Gently Does It (re-released as Gently By The Shore). Reading in publication order is recommended to follow character development.

Are the George Gently books part of a series and is there a recommended reading order?

Yes — they form a continuous series following George Gently. The recommended reading order is the original publication order; many editions are grouped as The Inspector George Gently Case Files.

Has Alan Hunter received any major awards for his writing?

The provided source page does not list any awards. For full award history, consult dedicated bibliographic or author-reference sources.