Alastair Gunn Books

A GRIPPING CRIME THRILLER FOR FANS OF KARIN SLAUGHTER, VAL MCDERMID AND PETER MAY YOU CAN RUN BUT YOU CAN'T HIDE A man is found buried in a secluded wood on the outskirts of London. Naked, beaten and bruised; forensics also show that he hasn't eaten in the 24 hours before his murder. The hunt is on. As more bodies are unearthed in the same state, DCI Antonia Hawkins struggles to find a pattern in the seemingly random killings. But who is the hunter? Hawkins is starting to believe that the victims have all been captured, kept and hunted down like animals by a special kind of killer playing a twisted game. And so far, the killer is the one winning . . .

Christmas is coming. One body at a time. Three weeks before Christmas: Sunday, one a.m. A woman is drowned in her bathtub. One week later: Sunday, one a.m. A woman is beaten savagely to death, every bone in her body broken. Another week brings another victim. As panic spreads across London, DCI Antonia Hawkins, leading her first murder investigation, must stop a cold, careful killer whose twisted motives can only be guessed at, before the next body is found. On Sunday. When the clock strikes one...

Challenging conventional narratives, this academically rigorous text critically examines and debunks the myths surrounding Gunn history. Through thorough research and analysis, it confronts established beliefs, offering a fresh perspective that redefines the understanding of this historical context. The book aims to provoke thought and encourage readers to reconsider widely accepted notions, making it a significant contribution to the field.

The book chronicles the life of Donald Gunn, who emigrated from Scotland to Victoria, Australia, in 1854. It highlights his significant contributions to the community as a Councillor and President of Ballaratshire, and his role in the Ballarat and District Agricultural and Pastoral Society. Additionally, it details his involvement with the Buninyong Highland Society and his work as a Justice of the Peace. The narrative also touches on his family legacy, particularly focusing on his son, John Alexander Gunn, known for developing an anthrax vaccine suitable for Australia.

The narrative follows Donald Gunn, a Scottish emigrant who made significant contributions to the community in Victoria, Australia, after arriving in 1854. His roles included serving as a Councillor and President of Ballaratshire, as well as participating in the Ballarat and District Agricultural and Pastoral Society. He was also a founding member of the Buninyong Highland Society and served as a Justice of the Peace. Notably, his son, John Alexander Gunn, is recognized for developing an anthrax vaccine suited for Australia. The family's lineage traces back to the first known Gunn in history.

From the bestselling author of The Advent Killer SHE LOVES ME, SHE LOVES ME NOT ... The second thrilling novel in the DCI Antonia Hawkins series by Alastair Gunn When the body of a young woman is found brutally slain on Valentine's Day the press reacts with barely disguised glee. For DCI Antonia Hawkins, still recovering from the terrible wounds inflicted by another killer, the pressure of another high profile murder investigation could barely be worse timed. But, battling her own physical limitations and under pressure from a new member of the team whose ambition to displace her is barely disguised, Hawkins must discover not just who killed the first victim, but why. Or watch helplessly as others die at the hands of a monster whose been labelled the Valentine Killer... Praise for My Bloody Valentine: 'Stunning plot twist which I never saw coming . . . brilliantly done' Crime Fiction Lover Praise for Alastair Gunn: A truly terrifying debut novel - My Weekly This is a strong, spell-binding crime novel that shows much promise of dark treasures to come from this author - Crimesquad

Stunning plot twist which I never saw coming . . . brilliantly done Crime Fiction Lover on My Bloody Valentine

DCI Antonia Hawkins ist nur knapp einem Serienmörder entkommen und leidet unter schweren körperlichen und seelischen Verletzungen. Doch für Erholung ist keine Zeit, denn kaum ist sie wieder zurück im Londoner Kommissariat, erreicht sie eine schockierende Nachricht: Eine junge Frau wurde am Valentinstag mit einem Hammer erschlagen. Die Tote, Samantha Philips, war gerade aus dem Gefängnis entlassen worden – sie hatte den Mann erstochen, der sie vor einiger Zeit vergewaltigt hatte. Antonia muss alles daran setzen, den Valentinsmörder zu finden, denn schon bald taucht ein zweites Opfer auf ...