Alan Hunter
1 SeriesAlan Hunter (1922-2005) was an English author known for his crime fiction, particularly the Inspector George Gently series. He began writing after leaving school at 14 and contributed natural history notes and poetry to newspapers. Hunter published nearly one novel per year throughout his career, all within the Gently series.
Alan Hunter's novels feature alternative titles: "Gently North-West" as "Gently in the Highlands," "Gently in Trees" as "Gently Through the Woods," "Fields of Heather" as "Death on the Heath," "Amorous Leander" as "Death on the Broadlands," and "The Unhanged Man" as "Unhung Man." These works showcase the investigative prowess of Chief Inspector George Gently in various settings. In "Gently North-West," Gently tackles a murder case in the Scottish Highlands. "Gently in Trees" follows Gently as he unravels a mystery in a wooded area. "Fields of Heather" sees Gently solving a crime on the heath, while "Amorous Leander" involves a death investigation on the Broadlands. "The Unhanged Man" presents Gently with a unique challenge involving an unhung man.
