Cara Hunter
Cara Hunter was born in England.
Cara Hunter is known for writing in the Mystery, Thriller, and Crime Fiction genres.
Cara Hunter is the author of the DI Adam Fawley series which currently consists of 7 novels. The DI Adam Fawley series started in 2018 with the novel Close to Home. The most recently released novel in the DI Adam Fawley series was Making a Killing which was released in 2025. There are no upcoming novels for the DI Adam Fawley series.
Cara Hunter: Awards & Accolades
Hunter's book, Close to Home won the Nielsen Awards, Silver Bestseller, in 2019.
Cara Hunter books have also been nominated for multiple awards, Close to Home was nominated for the British Book Awards, Crime and Thriller Book of the Year, in 2019. Hope to Die was nominated for the CrimeFest, Last Laugh Award, in 2023. All The Rage was nominated for the Barry Award, Best Paperback Original, in 2025. Making a Killing was nominated for the Barry Award, Best Paperback Original, in 2026.
Cara Hunter: Lists & Other Mentions
- Close to Home was a Richard & Judy Book Club 2018 Spring Pick.
- The Whole Truth was a Richard & Judy Book Club 2021 April Pick.
- Close to Home was a Dead Good Books: 100 Best Crime Books Of All Time Selection in 2020.
- No Way Out was a The Sunday Times: The 100 Best Crime Novels and Thrillers since 1945 Selection in 2019.
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- Angela Marsons, author of the D.I. Kim Stone Series.
- Tim Weaver, author of the David Raker Missing Persons Series.
- Dervla McTiernan, author of the Cormac Reilly Series.
- Stuart MacBride, author of the Logan McRae Series.
- Jane Casey, author of the Maeve Kerrigan Series.
- LJ Ross, author of the DCI Ryan Series.
- M.W. Craven, author of the Washington Poe Series.
- Robert Bryndza, author of the Detective Erika Foster Series.
- Ruth Rendell, author of the Inspector Wexford Series.
Cara Hunter: F.A.Q
Where was Cara Hunter Born?
Cara Hunter was born in England and is English.
What book awards has Cara Hunter won?
Hunter's book, Close to Home won the award Nielsen Awards, Silver Bestseller, in 2019.
What was the first book Cara Hunter wrote?
The first book written by Cara Hunter was Close to Home, published in 2018.
What was the most recent book Cara Hunter wrote?
Her most recently released work was Decent on February 13th, 2025.
What is the most popular book by Cara Hunter?
Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Cara Hunter book is
Close to Home. Here are her most popular books:
- Close to Home (7.33)
- In the Dark (8.23)
- Murder in the Family (6.53)
- No Way Out (8.86)
- All The Rage (8.71)
What genres does Cara Hunter Write?
Cara Hunter primarily writes in the Crime Fiction, Mystery, and Thriller genres. Her work includes sub-genres such as Psychological Thriller, Police Procedural Mystery, and British Crime Fiction.
Are there upcoming new books by Cara Hunter?
Cara Hunter does not have any upcoming books with a set publication date within the next few months at this time.
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How many books has Cara Hunter written?
Cara Hunter has written 9 books. 7 books in the DI Adam Fawley Series, 1 Standalone Novel, 1 Short Story/Novella.