@callummcsorley.bsky.social, author behind Squeaky Clean, is visiting Linlithgow for the first time to discuss his explosive new novel, Rat Race! Come hear from one of the best new voices in Scottish crime writing about his process, his darkly humorous characters, & more: tinyurl.com/CallumMcSorley

Looking forward to being a part of this!

Launching RAT RACE It’s now just under a month until the final part of the McCoist trilogy is unleashed upon the world! “A full-tilt sprint through the darkest edges of the Glaswegian criminal underworld&…

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Rat Race by Callum McSorley – a DCI Alison McCoist crime thriller Fran is on the run. He has something very valuable that everyone wants. Some are willing to kill to get their hands on it. By Callum McSorley Published by Pushkin Vertigo (an imprint of Pushkin Pre…

Today on my blog the final part of @callummcsorley.bsky.social 's DCI #AllyMcCoist trilogy. I had very high hopes based on the first two and this is simply magnificent. Deliciously dark and wickedly funny crime fiction. Coming 7 May @pushkinpress.com
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Thanks so much for this, Peter, a really thoughtful review and I'm so glad you enjoyed it! (Appreciate your estimation of Neil too, I'm gonna borrow that line for my interviews haha!)

@callummcsorley.bsky.social McSorley and McCoist are BACK with Rat Race, a new dark, gritty and hilarious Glasgow thriller from the McIlvanney Prize-winning author.

Publishing 7th MAY - catch up on the series with the NEW paperback of Paperboy, OUT NOW!

We can't wait to welcome @callummcsorley.bsky.social to Linlithgow for the first time to talk about his brand new novel, Rat Race! Come along to hear from one of the best new voices in Scottish crime writing about his process, his incredible characters, and more: tinyurl.com/FFTMCCallumM...

The Bookmonger Presents: An Evening with Author Callum McSorley The Bookmonger Presents: An Evening with Callum McSorley 📅 Thursday, March 12th at 7:30 p.m.📍 The Bookmonger, Bearsden🕢 Doors open at 7:15 p.m. About the Evening Join us at The Bookmonger for a specia...

Launch night for the PAPERBOY paperback!
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This cool young dude is the Real Deal.
Rapier wit.
Rollercoaster plotting
And dialogue so sharp it could cut carbon.
When I grow up I want to be @callummcsorley.bsky.social

March Events Winter is finally thawing and all is coming back to life! Time for me to hit the book shops and festivals again, with my first few gigs of 2026 coming up this month. First up is the launch of PAPER…

Out and about this month with the paperback of PAPERBOY! Check here for dates/times/places:
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A proof copy of Rat Race by Callum McSorley

Massive thanks to @callummcsorley.bsky.social and @pushkinpress.com for sending me a proof of RAT RACE, the latest in his award-winning series of Glasgow-set crime thrillers. I dipped into it last night and it’s an absolute hoot. Out on 7th May!

To say I'm thrilled with my #BookPost today is a serious understatement! Big thanks @pushkinpress.com for @callummcsorley.bsky.social #RatRace

Five to watch: Scotland's rising stars of crime fiction Scottish crime writing has its big beasts and they don’t need recounting by anyone with eyes to read – or to watch TV adaptations of their work.…

Huge congratulations to ma pals @tariqashkanani.bsky.social, @callummcsorley.bsky.social and @byclairewilson.bsky.social for being included in the Herald's 'Crime Writers to Look Out For in 2026 feature!

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That Was The Year That Was: The Best Of 2025 Podcasts – Crime Fiction... For this, the inaugural Scots Whay Hae! Best Crime Fiction podcast Ali was joined by writer Callum McSorley to talk about some of the best books published this year, and to take a look at what's comin...

Scots Whay Hae! Best Crime Fiction 2025 – with Callum McSorley

Alistair Braidwood is joined by award-winning crime writer @callummcsorley.bsky.social to discuss some of the best Scottish #CrimeFiction of 2025, & to take a look at what’s coming in 2026
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Last chance to bid at the Children in Read book auction!
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EVENT: Aye Write w/ Margaret McDonald and Tom Newlands This one’s going to be a belter! Sunday 9th Nov at 4.15pm, I’ll be at the Mitchell Library for Aye Write festival with a couple of incredible new Scottish authors – Margaret McDon…

Next weekend!
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McSorley’s World of Crime On this busy Thursday with some of my favourite authors being published, it’s nice to also read one of the most original writers on the scene today in Callum McSorley. I prepared to discuss t…

Really enjoyed reading @callummcsorley.bsky.social Paperboy. Here's my review and to find out more, listen to my podcast. The link is on the review: hawleyreviews.wordpress.com/2025/10/28/m...

BBC Radio 4 - Short Works, The Cottage A young lad helps his dad renovate a cottage in the woods where normal rules don't apply.

Short Works: The Cottage

Labouring for your dad in the summer holidays is grim enough without factoring in a ruined cottage where normal rules don't apply …

Currently on BBC Sounds – a new short work from award-winning writer @callummcsorley.bsky.social
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The 21 best crime and thriller novels of 2025 The standout titles of the year so far span inter-war espionage, gritty violence in modern Glasgow and the return of a cult favourite

Huge thanks to Jake Kerridhe for including Paperboy in his best crime and thriller novels of 2025 list!
I'm a huge fan of @nickharkaway.com 's Titanium Noir series, it's a total trip to see my book up there next to Sleeper Beach!

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BBC Radio 4 - Short Works, The Cottage A young lad helps his dad renovate a cottage in the woods where normal rules don't apply.

Incredible to hear Scott Miller reading my short story on the radio yesterday, what a performance!
It's now available to listen to on the BBC website or BBC Sounds.
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BBC Radio 4 - Short Works, The Cottage A young lad helps his dad renovate a cottage in the woods where normal rules don't apply.

I have a new short story being broadcast on BBC Radio 4 tomorrow at 3.45pm!
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The Sunday Times Must Reads: Callum McSorley | Cheltenham Festivals Gambling, gangsters and Glasgow grit await with previous winner of The McIlvanney Prize Callum McSorley’s newest novel, Paperboy. Raw and witty, it’s perfe

This coming Tuesday I'm at Cheltenham Literature Festival!
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The Sunday Times Must Reads: Callum McSorley | Cheltenham Festivals Gambling, gangsters and Glasgow grit await with previous winner of The McIlvanney Prize Callum McSorley’s newest novel, Paperboy. Raw and witty, it’s perfe

My next event is at the Cheltenham Literary Festival,can't wait!
Tuesday 14th Oct, 2.30pm
Tix here:
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Writers, how do you pick your character’s names? In episode 25 the f In My Good Books @callummcsorley.bsky.social talks about naming his police detective after a Scottish sporting legend!

An Evening with Callum McSorley | Events at Waterstones Bookshops | Waterstones Events at Waterstones get you closer to the books and authors you admire most. Find information and tickets about An Evening with Callum McSorley today.

Tuesday 30th September,7pm

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There’s a new episode of In My Good Books today with author @callummcsorley.bsky.social 📚💙

Listen in to hear Callum talk about his award winning crime series, writing in a Glaswegian dialect, his inspirations and loads more!

Picture showing the finalists of The McIlvanney Prize 2025 - Tariq Ashkanani. Liam McIlvanney, Callum McSorley, Denise Mina and Ian Rankin

Announcing our McIlvanney Prize finalists:
@tariqashkanani.bsky.social - The Midnight King
@liammcilvanney.bsky.social - The Good Father
@callummcsorley.bsky.social - Paperboy
@damedenisemina.bsky.social - The Good Liar
@ianrankin1.bsky.social - Midnight and Blue
Winner revealed next Friday!
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Thanks so much, Ross! For taking a gamble too haha! (Really cool to be one of these wrapped books, I don't think I've spotted Squeaky Clean as one of these before!)

Discovering the Best of Scottish Writing with Callum McSorley Explore the world of Scottish literature through Callum McSorley’s favorite authors, writing process, and exciting upcoming projects.

New short story out soon!
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