CIS: The classics of Tartan noir
Scottish crime fiction has a long and lustrous history. Whether set in Scotland or written by Scots there is a wealth of classics from which to choose. Our feature includes some of the earliest examples as well as modern works by still-active authors – all…
His Bloody Project by Graeme Macrae Burnet audiobook
Narrated by Antony Ferguson — This remarkable faux true crime thriller was shortlisted for the 2016 Man Booker Prize and an immersive, inventive fable it is. The conceit is that the author, in researching his family history, uncovers ancestor Roderick Macrae, who in 1869 stood…
Scottish crime Book of the Year 2017 - the finalists
The five finalists for The McIlvanney Prize – recognising the best in Scottish crime fiction – have been revealed. The finalists include two of the best-known women in Scottish crime – Val McDermid (pictured) and Denise Mina; a former winner of the prize, Craig Russell; one of the founders…
Insidious Intent
Written by Val McDermid — In a crowded genre where the word ‘girl’ has become so overused in book titles, it’s a breath of fresh air to encounter a cover that makes you turn to the dictionary. Insidious adjective: proceeding in a gradual, subtle way,…
Follow the Dead
Written by Lin Anderson — Even latecomers to this series featuring forensic scientist Dr Rhona MacLeod will be captivated by the landscape of the Scottish Highlands and the opinionated and lively characters. Follow the Dead opens in a blizzard, on Hogmanay, up in the Cairngorms. This…
Bloody Scotland crime festival revelations
Bloody Scotland has announced its line up of crime-writing suspects and is staging its gala opening of the annual crime festival this year in Stirling Castle. The event takes place 8 to 10 September, and the winner of the McIlvanney Prize 2017 for the Scottish Crime…