About the Author – Ken McClure
Born and raised in Edinburgh, Scotland, Ken McClure is an alluring and established author that specialises in penning down medical thriller novels, notably the well-renowned ‘Dr. Steven Dunbar’ series. Shaped by inspiring Scottish poet-teachers Norman MacCaig and Sorley MacLean during his school years, Ken’s literary prowess became increasingly evident.
While working at Edinburgh City Hospital, the encounter with Dr Archie Wallace became a transformative event for Ken. His encouraging words ignited a spark within young Ken, leading him to earn his PhD in molecular genetics from the prestigious Edinburgh University. It was during his time in medical research that the concept for his debut novel, The Scorpion’s Advance, began to take form. This marked the genesis of his full-time writing career in the year 2000.
Ken McClure’s Unique Writing Style
McClure’s work boasts of intricate plots, engrossing narrative style, striking characterisation, and a remarkable ability to tightly weave medical facts into his narrative, making his crime thriller novels not merely pieces of fiction but informative pieces that shed light onto the realistic world of medical sciences. Every page penned by McClure is infused with captivating suspense that compels the reader to keep turning the pages.
Prolific Publishing Journey: Books in Order
Ken McClure started his publishing journey in 1985 with the book Anvil Agreement under the pseudonym Ken Begg. Compiling a comprehensive list of Ken McClure’s books in order, chronologically from the time they were released, helps the readers appreciate the progression and evolution of McClure’s writing style.
Publication Order of Dr. Steven Dunbar Books
| Donor | (1999) |    |
| Deception | (2001) | |
| Wildcard | (2002) | |
| The Gulf Conspiracy | (2004) | |
| Eye of the Raven | (2005) | |
| The Lazarus Strain | (2007) | |
| White Death | (2009) | |
| Dust to Dust | (2010) | |
| Lost Causes | (2011) | |
| The Secret | (2013) | |
| The Devil’s Landscape | (2017) | |
| Miasma | (2019) | |