The Chemestry of Death- Simon Beckett

The Chemistry of Death is the first novel in Simon Beckett's David Hunter series, a crime thriller about a forensic anthropologist who retreats to a rural English village after a personal tragedy, only to be drawn back into his old profession when a gruesome murder occurs, forcing him to confront his past while investigating a killer who leaves macabre clues. The book explores the science of decomposition and the psychological toll of death, as the protagonist, Dr. David Hunter, must use his skills to solve the case before another victim is found.