After a busy October I’ve got a few more events on this month! I was gonna be involved in this gunpowder treason thing down south on the fifth but then Rutherglen Book Festival asked me to take part in their events at Rutherglen Library as part of the big Rutherglen 900 anniversary celebrations that day … More November Events
Hallo! September was a bit mad, but while October is going to be a bit quieter, I’ve still got a few exciting things on. First off, did I mention I’m interviewing PETER JAMES? Thee Peter James. Peter Fucking James. Mr Roy Grace. Her Majesty’s Peter James, OBE. I did? Oh, well I am. I’ll be … More October events
Bonjour! After having a great time at Edinburgh International Book Festival (was fantastic event with Kim Sherwood and Cailean Steed, a special one for sure) I’ve got a little break before diving back in next month. I have a lot of events on in September so I thought I would do a post just to … More September events
Really excited to be returning to Edinburgh International Book Festival this year! My event will be be on Wednesday 19th August at 1.30pm, in Venue NW of The Futures Institute. I’ll be chatting to the brilliant crime author Kim Sherwood (Hurricane Room) about all things Rat Race: Marathons, mobsters and McCoist. In addition to this, … More Edinburgh International Book Festival 2026
What an honour to say that RAT RACE has been nominated for the McIlvanney Prize 2026! With Squeaky Clean winning it in 2023 and Paperboy reaching the shortlist in 2025, that means the whole McCoist trilogy has been nominated for Scottish Crime Book of the Year now. Incredible, I’m so happy about this. Huge thanks … More RAT RACE longlisted for The McIlvanney Prize 2026
It’s Independent Bookshop Week! The annual celebration of the country’s best indies is now in it’s 20th year, with events up and down the country as well as a National Book Token giveaway and the Indie Book Awards. For my part, I’m off to The Book Nook in Stewarton on Saturday to talk all things … More Independent Bookshop Week 2026
Today is the day! The audiobook of RAT RACE is out now! Featuring the talents of Angela Ness, who has performed in all three Squeaky Clean books as the narrator and voice of DI/DCI Ally McCoist (and is a total legend herself), and Russ Bain, who is taking on the hot seat for Fran Forbes’s … More RAT RACE audiobook out now
Hola! The sun is here, it is summer! (Apologies if this statement brings down a snowstorm.) I’m out and about most weeks this month chatting RAT RACE with some fantastic authors, would love to see you there! Check it out: Thursday 4th, 7pm – Daydreams Bookshop, Milngavie w/ Gordon Brown One of my favourite new … More June events
That’s RAT RACE finally unleashed upon the world! The final part of the Squeaky Clean/McCoist trilogy is out. Launched in style at Waterstones Sauchiehall Street in Glasgow on Thursday, I want to say a huge thanks to the team there for having me, and Cailean Steed for their always sharp and witty chairing duties! My … More RAT RACE out now!
When I got the news I almost did a backflip. And now I’m so happy to be able to announce my second novel PAPERBOY has been longlisted for the Theakston Old Peculiar Crime Novel of the Year Award 2026! The list is stacked, with multiple previous winners (and double winners – Mark Billingham) and bestselling … More PAPERBOY longlisted for the Theakston Old Peculiar Crime Novel of the Year Award 2026
