Klaxon call! The publication of The Unforgiven Dead is immanent!

It’s taken the best part of eight years, governments have risen and fallen, and we’ve came through a global pandemic, but, finally, The Unforgiven Dead will be published on July 27th. 

Since my last update, advanced copies have been winging their way to reviewers and bloggers ahead of publication, and I’ve done the first of (hopefully) many author interviews. If you’re interested in hearing me blether about the inspiration behind the book and all things Tartan Noir, I’ll be doing a Facebook live interview with the UK Crime Book Club on their Facebook page on July 17th at 7pm.

In other news, I’m well chuffed to say The Unforgiven Dead is one of five novels shortlisted for the prestigious Bloody Scotland Crime Debut of the Year Award. The winner will be announced at Bloody Scotland-the country’s top crime-writing festival-on September 15th in the beautiful city of Stirling. I’ll be appearing on not one, but TWO, panels at the festival to chat about the book. So, if you happen to be in Stirling then come along for the craic...

To those who have pre-ordered copies of The Unforgiven Dead, I can’t tell how grateful I am for your support and patience throughout the process. On an administrative note, please ensure that Inkshares has the correct shipping address for you as I’m thrilled to say the books are due to be despatched in the coming days! I can’t wait to introduce you to a cast of characters that I hope you will all take to your hearts. 

I know it’s taken a long time to reach this stage, but like the old Guinness adverts used to say: "Good things come to those who wait..."

Slainte!