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
I’m absolutely delighted to announce my second novel, PAPERBOY, has been longlisted for this year’s McIlvanney Prize for Scottish Crime Book of the Year. My debut, Squeaky Clean, won this prestigious honour when it was published in 2023, in what has been the most surreal moment of my writing career so far. It’s lovely to … More PAPERBOY longlisted for the McIlvanney Prize 2025
In just shy of two months time I’ll be launching my new novel, PAPERBOY, into the world with a couple of special events. The first is on Thursday 13th March at Waterstones Sauchiehall Street in Glasgow, where I’ll be talking to the excellent Cailean Steed (Home). You can see the details and book tickets here. … More Launching PAPERBOY in March 2025
I’m so so happy to announce I’ll be publishing my second novel — a sequel to my debut Squeaky Clean — with Pushkin Vertigo. Absolutely delighted to be working with them again after my experience with Daniel and the team the first time around. PAPERBOY sees Ally McCoist once again dive into the shit when … More PAPERBOY out 6 March 2025
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