Written in Bone

Book Playlist

Written in Bone Playlist

by Simon Beckett

21 tracks

balanced

Feb 27, 2026

This playlist captures the chilling isolation and dark mystery of "Written in Bone," blending atmospheric and moody tracks that reflect the remote Scottish isle setting and forensic thriller tension. The mix of haunting vocals and evocative instrumentals balances intrigue with emotional depth, while diverse genres and unique choices mirror the book’s layered characters and suspenseful narrative.

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Track List

21 songs

1

The Wolves (Act I and II)

Bon Iver · For Emma, Forever Ago

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2

Bloodbuzz Ohio

The National · Gasoline Rainbows

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3

The Curse (Originally Performed by Agnes Obel) - Karaoke Instrumental Version

Hit The Button Karaoke · Karaoke Picks Vol. 79

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4

Northern Sky

Nick Drake · Bryter Layter

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5

The Bay - Stopmakingme Remix

Metronomy · The Bay

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6

Cold Little Heart

Michael Kiwanuka · Singer-Songwriter Collection

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7

Silent Shout - Shaken-Up Version

The Knife · Shaken-Up Versions

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8

Holocene

Twinkle Twinkle Little Rock Star · Lullaby Versions of Bon Iver

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9

The Rip

Portishead · Non-Stop Pop Vol 3

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10

Night Owl

another night · Night Owl

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11

Winter Solstice

Donata · Alchemy

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12

Elephant Gun

Beirut · Artifacts

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13

The Host of Seraphim

Dead Can Dance · A Passage in Time

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14

Breathe Me

Sia · Calm Mornings

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15

Open

Rhye · Coffee Vibes

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16

The Curse - Instrumental Version

Josh Ritter · The Hollars (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

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17

Rivers and Roads

The Head And The Heart · The Head And The Heart

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18

Intro

Los Fastidios · XXX The Number of the Beat

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19

Your Hand in Mine

Explosions In The Sky · Rough Trade Shops: 15 Years of Bella Union Records

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20

Into Dust

Mazzy Star · Fairytale Vibes

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21

Every Border Gone

Luminary Flux · Why not?

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